“Carl:” An iiiYansaje T. Muse Original Poem in Libation
I wrote this poem meditating on Carl B. Hampton’s memorial painting at his 52nd Commemoration on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Listen. … GO IN…“Carl:” An iiiYansaje T. Muse Original Poem in Libation
Carl Hampton: The Cosmology of a Freedom Fighter.
Carl B. Hampton was born in the third decan of Sagittarius season on Friday, December 17th, 1948. His life path number was a spiritual mastery digit of 33/6. The name Carl means “free man” in Norse. He was literally born and sent to fight for freedom … GO IN…Carl Hampton: The Cosmology of a Freedom Fighter.
Sankofa 2022: Quarter of a Century
I loved the time we spent communing with nature while the beach was still quiet. It turned out to be just the charge I needed, because this was the Sankofa with the highest spiritual intensity in the history of attending. … GO IN…Sankofa 2022: Quarter of a Century
Sankofa’s Eve 2022: The Panel
The Houston Chapter of the National Black United Front was hosting a panel discussion featuring Mama Charlotte Hill O’Neal, known to the orisa world as Iya Osotunde Fasuyi, and Professor James Small. This would be the second time I would perform for a Professor James Small discussion. The first was at the Shrine of the Black Madonna in 2020, the other at the Historic Deluxe Theater in Houston’s Fifth Ward. … GO IN…Sankofa’s Eve 2022: The Panel
The Dance of the Whispered Symphony: An Original Poem by iiiYansaje T. Muse
Remember.
400+ years of Jesus named boats
The real saviors crucified
for me they died,
sacrilegiously afloat… … GO IN…The Dance of the Whispered Symphony: An Original Poem by iiiYansaje T. Muse
Sankofa 2021: Crowned
I was as a moon charged ray of sun, pouring prayer and positive energy over all I hugged and touched. There were many. There were daughters of Oya, people who had come from out of town, Queen Mothers, children, fathers, and brothers. I met so many amazing people. Inside, I was humbly beaming while allowing the people to honor the Oya and Sango in me. In basking this universal love, I reached a deeper self revelation. … GO IN…Sankofa 2021: Crowned
Caravan 2020 Worldwide Masquerade
Oya and Babaluaiye released something in the air that put the globe on lockdown. I called it “the plague” that created a worldwide masquerade, and this masquerade was creating a lot of new ancestors. Speaking of masquerades, such a word had a whole other meaning for me in terms of tradition. So this the caravan that I was the most concealed. … GO IN…Caravan 2020 Worldwide Masquerade
Sankofa 2019: Grandma’s Lace Curtains
I came across a tiny vintage suitcase full of my grandmother’s white lace curtains. Their touch brought visions of my ancestors, Hmmm….I thought. Why not wear honor them all by wearing these as my white for Sankofa this year? So I took couple of the curtains and made a skirt. I took one more… for a veil. particularly from my female line. … GO IN…Sankofa 2019: Grandma’s Lace Curtains
Sankofa 2018: The Turnaround Trip, the Cemetery, and the Black and White Dog
The weather was cloudy that year…Oya’s presence felt more fierce this year than Her usual sunny breezes. She even put three ancestral warriors on the front and back of my skirt, and a crown that resembled a cloud. … GO IN…Sankofa 2018: The Turnaround Trip, the Cemetery, and the Black and White Dog
Sankofa 2017: iiiYansa, Oya’s New Baby Priestess
As I do every year I go to Sankofa, I took my walk alone for stillness and reflection. This year, something deep happened. When the winds picked up, my spirit surrendered. The sound of the wind was so loud, She drowned out the drums. … GO IN…Sankofa 2017: iiiYansa, Oya’s New Baby Priestess
