Hi, everybody, this is Deborah Axé and I’m the host of “You Are A Culture Keeper” podcast. With weekly conversations with musicians, activists, and artists exploring what it means to be a Culture Keeper.
These are thought leaders who are helping humanity evolve by speaking about social change in a language that is more palatable than politics. It’s also a call to action for each one of us to consider how we can be Culture Keepers and Allies in our lives.
So years ago, I attended an epic party in San Francisco. That changed my life. Our Brazilian percussion troupe was invited to perform. The host was an Immigration lawyer who counteracted gentrification by supporting diverse artists and advocating for their right to be in this country.
So, in one room there was a dj playing funk and soul and we were all dancing like no one was watching. Our samba troupe performed in the backyard, and upstairs was this incredible grand room with a mic set up and people from all over the world and all languages were getting up on the mic and sharing their beauty. There were hip hop artists, poets, comedians, songwriters and people singing in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Turkish.
And at one point the host got on the mic and said, “ thank you all for being here. Thank you for sharing your creativity and your magic. Every single one of you in this home is a culture keeper. Please Keep it up, cause we need you. And boom, I had a name for who I am. Beyond being an ally, I am also a Culture Keeper and this became my call to action in this lifetime.
So join us weekly at You Are A Culture Keeper podcast where we will explore identity, music, unpacking privilege, women and BIPOC communities in the arts and more surprises that we get to learn about and explore together!
We launch Jan. 1, 2021 just in time for NY resolutions, but visit us beforehand for some early fan episodes and juicy give aways…
youareaculturekeeper.com
Original Music by Deborah Axé.
Track: Eventually
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Special Thanks to our Sound Guru: Paul Lamb NoodlePaul12@hotmail.com
At Rue Henry Studio in Cotati, CA.
