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When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm

This book delves into the significance of rhythm in different cultural and spiritual contexts, examining its impact on societies and its role in religious and ritualistic practices. more

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Layne Redmond
Layne Redmond

Layne Redmond was an American drummer known for her unique musical style and profound understanding of percussion. Born on August 19, 1952, she passed away on October 28, 2013. Redmond's influence on the music industry was significant, as her work not only advanced the development of percussion but also enriched the expression of modern music. more

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“One of the most powerful aspects of drumming and the reason people have done it since the beginning of being human is that it changes people's consciousness. Through rhythmic repetition of ritual sounds, the body, the brain and the nervous system are energized and transformed. When a group of people play a rhythm for an extended period of time, their brain waves become entrained to the rhythm and they have a shared brain wave state. The longer the drumming goes on, the more powerful the entrainment becomes. It's really the oldest holy communion.”

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“In early historical civilization, lunar symbols wove together three major metaphorical concepts. The first is the idea of fertility. The moon controls the tides of both water and blood – the sacred fluids of the early religions. The second is the concept of periodic rebirth, symbolized by the moon’s monthly waning and renewal. The third is the notion of continually repeating cycles of change.”

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“Rhythm is a means of organizing sound into specific energy formulas to harmonize the mind and body. Chanting, rhythmic breathing and drumming form an ancient technology for directly synchronizing the mind/body complex, creating conditions for psychological and physical healing.”

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