Upcoming Events, Lectures and Performances
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spoken Flute and the Eartheart
Please join all of us at East West in welcoming the acclaimed Tiokasin Ghosthorse - Lakota musician from Cheyenne River Lakota (Sioux) Nation of South Dakota, storyteller, poet, university lecturer, scholar, activist, and one of the great exponents of the ancient red cedar Lakota flute - for his premier concert at East West! Tiokasin plays traditional and contemporary music, using both Indigenous and European instruments. He is a master musician and teacher of magical, ancient and modern sounds. He preserves the traditional Lakota flute combining "spoken word" with musical performances world-wide since childhood. Tiokasin hosts a program on WBAI NY 99.5 FM called First Voices Indigenous Radio. He has a new CD: "Ksa" with the group Ghosthorse.
Tiokasin has been described as "a spiritual agitator, natural rights organizer, Indigenous thinking process educator and a community activator." One reviewer called him "a cultural resonator in the key of life."
All tickets: $25East West Books
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New York, New York 10011Phone: 212-243-5994 Fax: 212-243-7591
Email: bookpos@eastwestnyc.comSubways: 2 blocks from Union Square station
Every Last Thursday of Each Month
You can find a diverse group of folks gathering at Bluestockings Bookstore for discussions, film screenings, readings, workshop/skill shares, performances, and music.
Please join us at 7:00 pm, June 26th! >>Read MoreBluestockings Bookstore is located at: 172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington on the Lower East Side of Manhattan New York, NY 10002.
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Friday - Sunday, March 14 - 16, 2008
Left Forum 2008
The Cooper Union, New York CityCracks in the Edifice
Each spring in New York City, Left Forum (www.leftforum.org) gathers intellectuals and activists from around the world to address the burning issues of our times. The theme for 2008 is "CRACKS IN THE EDIFICE". We will examine the context of an empire in the throes of collapse and discuss the possibilities for social movements to build a better world in its place.
TIOKASIN GHOSTHORSE, host of First Voices Indigenous Radio on Pacifica Radio's flagship station WBAI New York 99.5 FM will be speaking on the panel entitled:
TRANSFORMATIVE THINKING, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND THE FUTURE OF CAPITALISM
What role can indigenous or "precapitalist" forms of knowledge and spirituality play in this transformation, and what are the politics of mobilizing them, and does the recent (re)turn to consciousness mark a significant break from the distinction between idealism and materialism?
Tiokasin Ghosthorse Ð First Voices Indigenous Radio, WBAI
Jack Z. Bratich Ð Rutgers University
Daniel Pinchbeck Ð Author, editor of realitysandwich.com
Moderator: James Trimarco Ð WriterWe are living in a time of economic and political meltdown. Even once-stable governments in the advanced capitalist nations are not immune from decay, while in other parts of the world war and genocide have become the rule. The disintegration of the social fabric has brought insurgencies, some presenting a progressive alternative to corrupt regimes but others led by religious fundamentalists. The U.S. President -- with the collaboration of both parties in Congress -- has pursued an agenda heavy on imperial interests despite the myriad domestic problems we face. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and U.S. military and civilians have been killed in this oil-soaked war, but the urgent needs of the majority of our own civilians remain unfulfilled.
How can we address and challenge such catastrophe when our collective voices often seem weak and our alternatives underdeveloped? Left Forum provides a unique space for the generation of ideas crucial to theorizing and building a resurgent Left. This year the Forum will include participants from all corners of North America, as well as Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. It will truly be a rare opportunity for a global left dialogue.
The primary questions are as critical as they are classic: What is the nature of the current conjuncture, and how can the Left intervene effectively?
The Cooper Union
Cooper Square
New York, NY 10003-7120Call: 212.353.4100
Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 pm
A Night of Lakota Teachings and Spoken Flute
An Evening of Concert and Lecture Presented by the New York Open Centerby Tiokasin Ghosthorse
Tonight, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, one of the great exponents of this instrument, the Lakota cedar flute is an ancient instrument intended to convey emotions and to resemble the human voice will play its haunting melodies. Tiokasin will speak about the Lakota worldview called the "Indigenous thinking process," with which we are all born, and how different it is from the rational, linear and hierarchical mode of thought so prevalent in the West. He will teach us about this worldview to help us to understand the Lakota approach to metaphor, dreams, visions and intuition, and our human role on Earth.
Tiokasin Ghosthorse, of the Cheyenne River Lakota (Sioux) Nation of South Dakota, is a musician, poet, storyteller, university lecturer and scholar. He has been a major figure in reviving the cedar wood flute tradition.
RESERVATIONS:
Ph: 212.219.2527
Website: www.opencenter.org
New York Open Center
83 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
Thursday - Sunday, January 17 - 20
AMERINDIANS: THE RETURN
At the JOHNSON THEATER at the Theater for the New CityAMERINDIANS: THE RETURN
Thursday - Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm; All Seats $10/TDF vouchers accepted
Participating artists include: Illustrations for multimedia by Luis Garay; original music, spoken word and lyrics by Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Mniconjou Lakota/Sioux), John Trudell (Isanti/Sioux), Blackfire (Navajo/Dine) and Aztlan Underground (Aztlans/Xicanos); traditional choreography adviser and training by Lance White Magpie (Oglala Lakota/Sioux); totem, objects for stage, masks/body-art design by Alessandro Blini-Massiah; sound and final post-production by Alejo Gordillo (Moana Productions); lighting, costumes and stage design by Elaine Benavides and Carlos Alvarez.The eagles of the North cannot be free without the condors of the South. Now it's happening. Now is the time. Native people speak with the Earth. When consciousness awakens, we can fly high like the eagle, or like the condor."
Interdisciplinary collaboration of dance, spoken word, body art and a sound video installation, based on Native rites, iconography and symbolism.
Envisioning a "future of cross-cultural empowerment." There has been a common believe of "return" in all Native Cultures, a return to a new life from times of darkness . Many coincidences in all Meso-American and Native American Prophecies and Legends: in the Year 2012 the Cherokee Calendar ends as well; same year of the Mayan Galactic Alignment of the Mayan Prophecy; the coming of the Quetzalcoatl is expected soon. The Ancient Cherokee Legend relates as well about the coming of the Pale One once again. The Rattlesnake Constellation shall appear with the Venus Alignment, this Venus Alignment tells the story of a Chickamaugan Prophecy. For they all are aligned in the year 2004 to 2012. The Incan prophecies say that now, in this age, when the eagle of the North and the condor of the South fly together, the Earth will awaken.
On the land of the Eagle: The first part of the creation has 4 movements/acts as a journey throughout Native North American, Mayan-Aztec Universes and a finale: The Eagle and the Condor: the Prophecy.
For more information on the background and derivation of the work, with historical perspectives, please see the show's website, http://www.amerindiansthereturn.com.
Cristina Cortes, the author, director, choreographer and originator of the media concept, envisions a future of cross-cultural empowerment in Amerindians: the Return. The piece develops interacting a video installation, objects on stage, choreography inspired and framed within the recreation of "characters", mixing passages between myths, legends and historical events, from the past, to the present and the future. There are composite animated illustrations with still images and video. Movement on stage generates interactive 3D animations, sounds and images on screen. The opposite also occurs: still images on screen, after manipulation, trigger the appearance of live elements and characters on stage. There are three screens and three projectors. A totem is deconstructed and its parts--masks, symbols and costume—will be wore and manipulated by the dancers. The resulting assemblage of movement and images is referred to as "a journey of recovery."
Theater for the New City
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets)
New York, NY 10003Call: 212.254.1109 Fax: 212.979.6570
Email: info@theaterforthenewcity.net
Saturday, October 27,2007, 7:00pm
A Night of Indigenous Music & Lakota Teachings
At the NEW YORK OPEN CENTERAN EVENING CONCERT & LECTURE
Saturday, October 27, 7pm
Matou and Tiokasin GhosthorseThe Lakota cedar flute is an ancient instrument intended to convey emotions and to resemble the human voice. Tiokasin Ghosthorse, one of the great exponents of this instrument, will play its haunting melodies joined by Matou (Atahua Papa,Soni Moreno and Tiokasin) a truly original and exquisite trio of Indigenous musicians. The evening will also include a talk by Tiokasin about the Lakota worldview called the Indigenous thinking process and how different it is from the rational-linear thinking mode so prevalent in the West. Tiokasin will teach us about this viewpoint to help us to understand the Lakota approach to metaphor, dreams, visions and intuition, and the human role on Earth.
New York Open Center
83 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012Registration or Course Related Questions:
Call: 212.219.2527 extension 2
Email: registration@opencenter.org
Visit website: www.opencenter.orgOctober 22 & 23, 2007, 7pm
Standing Silent Nation, a Documentary Film
by Suree Towfighnia & Courtney HermannIn April 2000, Alex White Plume and his Lakota family planted industrial hemp on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota after other crops had failed. But when federal agents raided the White Plumes' fields, the Lakota Nation was swept into a Byzantine struggle over tribal sovereignty, economic rights and common sense. This compelling documentary chronicles the story of this Native American family's struggle. Debra and Alex White Plume will be in New York to host screenings.
>>View Flyer for more information.
October 5, 2007 Friday 7–10pm
Teachings of the White Buffalo
www.opencenter.orgChief Arvol Looking Horse, the 19th generation Keeper of the original Sacred White Buffalo Calf and a spiritual leader of the Sioux Nation, joins us for an inspiring evening. He will share with us the vision of the White Buffalo Calf Prophecy, which warns us that we are at a crossroads: we can either unite spiritually and consciously in peace and harmony, or face the turmoil of global disasters. As Keeper of the Sacred Pipe, Chief Looking Horse's role is to teach us how to implement the White Buffalo teachings for global healing as well as our own individual healing.
The teachings show us how to:
- Mend our relationship with the natural world
- Understand and work with sacred sites and
- Follow our own unique personal path in order to contribute to the
betterment of the planet.Note: This event will also include the viewing of a nationally televised video about the White Buffalo Calf Prophecy, a musical performance by the talented Tiokasin Ghosthorse, and a book signing at the end of the evening.
A MULTIMEDIA EVENT
Chief Arvol Looking Horse, from the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, is the 19th-generation Keeper of the White Buffalo Calf Pipe Bundle and is a spiritual leader among the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota peoples. The founder of World Peace and Prayer Day, he has won many awards and travels and speaks extensively nationally and internationally on peace, the environment and native rights.
October 27,2007 Saturday 7pm
A Night of Indigenous Music & Lakota Teachings
Tiokasin Ghosthorse & MatouThe Lakota cedar flute is an ancient instrument intended to convey emotions and to resemble the human voice. Tonight Tiokasin Ghosthorse, one of the great exponents of this instrument, will play its haunting melodies joined by Matou, a truly original and exquisite trio of Indigenous musicians (Lakota, Apache, Maya, Maori). The evening will also include a talk by Tiokasin about the Lakota worldview called the "indigenous thinking process" and how different it is from the rational-linear thinking mode so prevalent in the "West." Tiokasin will teach us about this viewpoint to help us to understand the Lakota approach to metaphor, dreams, visions and intuition, and the human role on Earth.
AN EVENING CONCERT & LECTURE
Tiokasin Ghosthorse, a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota (Sioux) Nation of South Dakota, is a musician, poet, storyteller and scholar. He has been a major figure in reviving the cedar wood flute tradition. He also has a long career in Indigenous rights activism and currently hosts a program on WBAI called First Voices Indigenous Radio.
Location: The New York Open Center
83 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212.219.2527Register: www.opencenter.org
May 8, 2007
THE FLYING EAGLE WOMAN FUND and the AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSE Presents...
JOHN TRUDELL and BAD DOG Wednesday, May 23 at 8pm
"My goal is very simple. To communicate the human experience at a level that human beings can recognize and relate to. That may be a personal statement. It may be a political statement. But whatever it is, it all comes from the same point of reference: the experiences we share as peoples of this planet."
With special guests The Ripcords, Pura Fe, and Ulali. Performing at REBEL 251 West 30th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues.
For tickets go to: www.NativeTickets.com.
March 26, 2007
Tiokasin at the New York Open Center an Evening Concert
The Spoken Flute & Lakota Thinking Traditions with Tiokasin Ghosthorse
Friday, March 30, 7pm New York Open Center 83 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012
Call 212.219.2527 Ext. 2 or Register @ www.opencenter.org Members $22 / Nonmembers $24The Lakota cedar flute (Spoken Flute) is an ancient instrument that has been experiencing a renaissance and was intended to convey emotions and resemble the human voice. This evening one of the great exponents of the cedar flute, Tiokasin Ghosthorse, will share traditional contemporary Lakota music, stories and rarely heard songs. Tiokasin will intersperse poetry and prose with the haunting melodies and evocative tones of the flute. He combines Lakota indigenous teachings with modern issues, indigenous insight, spiritual awareness and global concerns. Experience this phenomenal musician and storyteller, whose performance is both powerful and soothing, combining the best of ancient ways with contemporary relevance.
February 2006
Indigenist Tiokasin Ghosthorse Speaks
"There can be no peace on earth, unless there is peace with earth" - Tiokasin Ghosthorse. Join Project Pericles as we welcome activist, host and producer of First Voices Indigenous Radio. As a teenager, Tiokasin addressed the United Nations Conference on Human Rights International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. He participated in several occupations including Wounded Knee, SD in 1973, Lyle Point, WA, Western Shoshone, NV, and Big Mountain, AZ, and has been actively educating people who live on Turtle Island (N. America) and overseas since that time. Tiokasin is also a survivor of the "Reign of Terror" from 1972-1976 on the Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation, the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Boarding and Church Missionary School systems designed to "kill the Indian and save the man". He will be speaking on Native American People and Human Rights. This event is co-sponsored by NATURE.
Date: February 21, 2006 Time: 3:35 PM Campus: Pleasantville , Kessel Student Center - Butcher Suite Audience: This event is open to the public and Pace community. Contact: For more information contact Heather Novak at hnovak@pace.edu or at (914)773-3464.
