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Ancestral MusesBuddhist March For Peace 2026We are living in extraordinary times! There is a group of Buddhist Monks, along with a stray dog, Aloka, who followed them on a similar pilgrimage in India, from the Huong Dao Vipassana Center in Ft. Worth Texas who are walking to promote Peace, Compassion and Non-Violence. Their 2,300 mile journey started on October 26, 2025 and will end in Washington DC around the middle of February 2026. You can follow their journey on Facebook@walkforpeaceusaBuddhism is a philosophy and religion that offers a path to end suffering by understanding its causes and following...
2026-01-1917 minAncestral MusesSanford MLK Banquet 2026Sanford's MLK Banquet 2026 featured Spoken Word by Mr. Sylvester Wynn, 2025 Emerald Award Winner- Teacher of The Year and a keynote address by retired Chief Judge Belvin Perry, Jr., "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope" Dr. Martin Luther Ling, Jr.We are living through a time of incredible change. 2026 is also the year we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We are still fighting for Power, Freedom, Equity, Equality, Compassion, and Love for Humanity.As many of you know, I grew up in Philadelphia...
2026-01-1950 min
Ancestral MusesA conversation with Eric Wise aka The Wise Knight ArtThe 3rd time is a charm! Eric and i engaged in conversation for a 3 hours before we actually began the podcast. He thought he was recording and he wasn't and i thought i had place my phone on do not disturb and I had not! Whew, if only you knew what we talked about on and off the record. This is my way of saying engage in conversation with someone you know, don't know, someone with more life experince than you and bonus points an Elder!
2025-10-1545 minAncestral Muses60-69: A celebration of the 1960"sMy business, Bussey Arbitration and Mediation Services is one of the sponsors of this Art Exhibit at City Arts located at 39 S. Magnolia Avenue in Orlando Florida.On my Instagram page, Bussey Arbitration, I will share photos of some of the art pieces for those who are unable to physically visit City Arts.Please feel free to share your memories of the 1960"s!
2025-09-2126 minAncestral MusesJuneteenth 2025 Orlando Museum of ArtJoin me as we celebrate Juneteenth 2025 at the Orlando Museum of Art
2025-09-0459 minAncestral MusesWOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR ART MEETING IN SAVANNAH GEORGIANjeri Kinuthia is an Artist from Kenya who is a tenured professor at the University of Central Florida.In this conversation, Njeri, shares information about her life's journey and inspiration.There is also a discussion about how male and female genitals depicted in her art were/are a way to express artistically "freedom" from a oppressive patrilineal society.
2025-07-241h 06Ancestral MusesPortraits of Fusion FestFusion Fest Orlando is an annual event which is the Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving week on the lawn in front of the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center in Orlando, Florida. The diversity and culture represented in the Central Florida region is why I chose to move here from Philadelphia, PA more than 30 years ago.I hope you enjoy this talk with some of the subjects of the photos which were taken over a 2 year period at Fusion Fest by Juan David Tema.There is a part 2 where I share the photos in...
2025-04-191h 00Ancestral MusesPortraits of Fusion Fest- Part 2Continuation of talk from Part 1 and the actual photographs that are part of the exhibit at Orlando Museum of Art
2025-04-1918 minAncestral MusesWestside Fiyah Festival- short 20 minute versionPop up Westside Fiyah Festival featuring drumming, spoken word, art, vendors and dance. Also we celebrate the pink moon!Good Vibrations!
2025-04-1520 minAncestral MusesWestside Fiyah Festival- long 55 minute versionPop up Westside Fiyah Festival featuring African drumming, Art, spoken word, vendors and dance! Also we celebrate the Pink Moon.Enjoy the good Vibrations !
2025-04-1555 minAncestral MusesAfrican Drumming during first night of Kwanzaa-2024- UmojaTake some time to connect with your ancestors!
2025-01-2958 minAncestral MusesPersist and ResistIt has only been 10 days since Trump has been back in the White House! The amount of chaos, confusion and conflict he has generated has been overwhelming, but thtat is the point!
The point is to overwhelm us with his Executive Orders, many of which are being challenged in the courts. To keep us off-balance, to instill FEAR of what he may do next. Which one of his cronies will he try to ram down our throats next. The only qualification you need is fealty to Donald Trump. The goal is to dismantle our system of governance...
2025-01-2938 minAncestral MusesDrum Circle and African FolkloreWhat a way to start the New Year, 2025, a nine year in Numerology! Time to let go of the old and Be Compassionate, Have an Open Heart and Mind in order to usher in New Beginnings. I have a Djembe drum and this event was a free event open to the public where i got to drum! In the New Year do not be afraid to try something new! Yes, there are times i am offbeat, but I am grateful to my ancestors cause Africa is in my DNA! Part 1 of 2
2025-01-1020 minAncestral MusesDrum Circle and African folkloreWhat a way to start the New Year- 2025, a nine year in Numerology. Time to let go of the old and move forward with a New Attitude, An Open Hear for Love and Change and Compassion. Part 2 of 2
2025-01-1047 min2024-12-1305 minAncestral MusesPeace by Piece- Audio versionFusionFest is a multi cultural festival held in Orlando Florida the Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
I was honored to be chosen to tell my story as a "Citizen of the World", through a Mygration Film.
You can find out more information about Fusionfest at their website https:/www.fusionfest.org
2024-12-1205 minAncestral MusesHow is it Possible- video versionReflections on Hurricanes Helene and Milton as well some political commentary.
2024-10-1050 minAncestral MusesHow is it Possible- audio versionReflections on Hurricanes Helene and Milton along with some thoughts about our current political climate. This is the audio version
2024-10-1050 minAncestral MusesMineral Wealth- Video versionIn an interesting twist, this video when it uploaded, did so in a weird orientation! I apologize for the weirdness. If you view it on a mobile device, turn your device. I am always amazed that my podcast journey throws me new challenges! I hope no one suffers from vertigo while viewing! Please come out if you are in the Central Florida to the Orlando Science Center to view the exhibit in person, you will not be disappointed! You can also just listen to the audio version.
2024-07-3034 minAncestral MusesMineral WealthBrad Biggs one of the founders of Art For All Spaces and I talk about Mineral Wealth, an Art Exhibit at Orlando Science Center in Orlando Florida.
2024-07-2734 minAncestral MusesPenzey’s AdventureHave you heard of Penzey’s? They sell spices from all over the world and years ago they had a store on Park Avenue in Winter Park and there used to be a location in Chestnut Hill, a section of Philadelphia. I had quite the adventure at their new Orlando location 1809 Orange Avenue which is right before you get to the Pulse Nightclub. On June 12, 2016, 29-year-old Omar Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded 53 more in a mass shooting.
2024-06-2317 minAncestral MusesNatalie Daise- performs a one woman show in which she channels Araminta RossDid you know Harriet Tubman’s birth name was Araminta Ross? I had the pleasure of meeting Natalie Dause and her daughter, Sara Makeba when they performed at Rollins College and Hannibal Square Center. I got a whole new perspective on the woman more commonly known as Harriet Tubman!
2024-06-0257 minAncestral MusesNational Day of Prayer 2024 part 2What is the scripture for the National Day of Prayer 2024? The scripture inspiring National Day of Prayer in 2024 is 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.
2024-05-0215 minAncestral MusesNational Day of Prayer 2024 part 1What is the scripture for the National Day of Prayer 2024? The scripture inspiring National Day of Prayer in 2024 is 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.
2024-05-0253 minAncestral MusesDiscussion on Spirituality and AfrofuturismOn February 28, 2024, Rollins College hosted Sara Makeba Daise who describes herself as a Geechee Gal Griot Creator of “The South is a Portal” TimeTraveler•Conjurer•Afrofuturist•Infinite •Lover of Blackness&Queerness &Wholeness• Saltwata. Listen and feel free to comment on the discussion.
2024-05-0159 minAncestral MusesProject 2025 -Part 2Project 2025 aka Presidential Transition Project - Part 2. The forward to this almost 1000 page document detailing how conservatives will reshape our present form of government in the event of a Republican victory in 2O24 Presidential election. Entire document can be found at Project 2025.org
2024-04-1521 minAncestral MusesProject 2025 funded by Heritage Foundation-Part 1Project 2025 aka Presidential Transition Project - Part 1. The forward to this almost 1000 page document detailing how conservatives will reshape our present form of government in the event of a Republican victory in 2O24 Presidential election. Entire document can be found at Project 2025.org
2024-04-1557 minAncestral MusesInterfaith Iftaar- 2024 Part 2Hajj Hassanain Rajabali’s remarks on “Love Thy Neighbor” from an Islamic perspective, a recital from the youth and remarks by Sheriff Dennis Lemma and closing remarks by Outreach Director Minaz Manekia
2024-04-0731 minAncestral MusesInterfaith Ifaar 2024This is yearly event held at Masjid Al-Hayy. Part 1 - Recitation of Qur’an. This year’s theme was “Love Thy Neighbor” Rabbi David Kay and Pastor Andy Searles share their thoughts from a Judaic and Christian perspective.
2024-04-0753 minAncestral MusesHERSTORY-The Art of Being Barbara ChandlerWe honor Barbara Chandler as shares her journey from St. Thomas as a young child to living in Central Florida.
2024-03-091h 50Ancestral MusesVictorius McLeodI first met Victorius almost 2 years ago. It has taken us this long to do part 2. Here is the link for his short film crayons that we discuss! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1reDGIwJlw4
2024-02-2959 minAncestral MusesFull moon in LeoToday is the first full moon of 2024! Oops, clearly it’s not 20O4😂😱 Join me as I sit in my backyard and soak up the moon’s rays and reflect on travel adventures in 2023. Naky lives in Lisbon, Portugal
2024-01-2648 minAncestral MusesUMOJA-The first day of KwanzaaKwanzaa is a 7 day cultural celebration of African American culture which begins on December 26th.
Day 1- Umoja (Unity)
Day 2-Kujichagulia (Self_Determination)
Day 3-Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility)
Day 4 -Ujamaa ( Cooperative Economics)
Day 5-Nia (Purpose)
Day 6-Kuumba (Creativity)
Day 7-Imani (Faith)
This was our annual celebration at the Winter Park Community Center in Winter Park Florida hosted by Equity Council Corporation. This year's theme centered around American children and their deaths due to gun violence as well the plight of children throughout the...
2023-12-2758 minAncestral MusesKijiji Cha MakumbushoI just returned from Tanzania and Zanzibar. Join me in Dar Es Salaam as I explore the Village Museum, which is part of a consortium of the National Museums of Tanzania, which are tasked with preserving the culture and history of Tanzania and Zanzibar.
This short video showcases various dances throughout the region.
A special shout out to CuriousonTanzania!
2023-12-1722 minAncestral MusesSounds of ZanzibarJoin me in a magical, mystical journey to Zanzibar! Experience the sounds from the rooftop of the Zanzibar Coffee House. I am reminded of the souks and medinas in Morocco 🇲🇦
2023-11-2812 minAncestral MusesMaho Shing and Pamela Bussey having a conversationMaho Shing, an Architect and Artist, ia a friend of mine who thought it would be interesting to interview me and create a Podcast episode on Ancestral muses and his platform Acke Art.
I am used to asking the questions so i had to dig deep to chillax and go with the flow.
Surprisingly, i think it went well! We did not edit so this is a raw, unedited conversation between kindred spirits! Stay tuned for more episodes like this. Feel feel to share any comments.
Thank-you Maho as we have been planning...
2023-11-1128 minAncestral MusesDrumming in SedonaWhile I was in Sedona, I was able to try to get my drum on using different drums! I have a Djembe drum that I am trying to learn how to drum. Hope you enjoy! It’s about 6 minutes long. I should have taken pictures of the different drums- one was a hand drum.
2023-10-0305 minAncestral MusesYUKAYEKE of the JAGUARJoey and Illuminada Kumaha 'manigua invite me to visit them as they share their Taino culture as guest at the Ormond Beach Historical Society's Collector's Day!
As an aside, we had attempted probably 3 times to do a podcast episode so they could share their story to no avail. i then said that apparently the ancestors wanted us to do this in person as a video.
I apologize for the background noise- for the most part people were respectful of my attempts to engage themas i did share i was doing a podcast episode.
Stay tuned as i will visit them...
2023-09-2423 minAncestral MusesAfrican RoutesI visited the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina on August 26, 2023. I recommend you visit!. As part of the exhibit, African Routes Diaspora in Atlantic World- I made a video of a video which is less than 7 minutes long that was shown as part of the exhibit. I do not own the tights to the music you may hear in the background.
2023-09-0906 minAncestral MusesResist and EmbraceI attended the preview of Everett Spruill's exhibit at the renowned Mills Gallery in Orlando Florida. If you lare local to the Orlando area, join him for the opening reception on September 16, 2023
2023-09-0805 minAncestral MusesYukayeke of the JaguarI met Joey and Illuminata at the Indian Pow Wow in Mt. Dora in March of this year. We have attempted to do this episode over the phone and apparently the Universe wants us to connect in person. So stay tuned- this is a snippet. We are going to continue our discussion in person.
2023-09-0202 minAncestral MusesECOWASECOWAS- Economic Community of West African States. I share how and why ECOWAS was founded in order to discuss current situation in Niger.
2023-08-0727 minAncestral MusesWar/No More Drama as trailer for episode about ECOWAS. I do not own the rights to this musicBob Marley performed this live at the Rainbow Theatre in London on June 2, 1977. I do not own the rights to this music
2023-08-0708 minAncestral MusesSound of FreedomToday, I went and saw the movie, Sound of Freedom, which is loosely based on true life of Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad which seeks to rescue children from trafficking and sexual exploitation.
2023-07-2919 minAncestral MusesPart 2 Historical perspectives on July 4thContinuation “(1852) FREDERICK DOUGLASS, “WHAT, TO THE SLAVE, IS THE FOURTH OF JULY” speech
2023-07-0441 minAncestral MusesHistorical perspective on July 4th- this is in 2 partsRevisit (1852) FREDERICK DOUGLASS, “WHAT, TO THE SLAVE, IS THE FOURTH OF JULY” speech.
2023-07-0459 minAncestral MusesSelf-care- Sound Bowl Therapy with Beverly@be_yogatherapyA week of self-care in Detroit with 2 sister girls, Beverly and Karen. We have been having experiences together since we attended the University of Ghana Law School in Accra, 🇬🇭 Ghana.
2023-07-021h 11Ancestral MusesCultural Diversity at Rollins Museum of Art at Rollins College in Winter Park, FloridaThere are currently 2 exhibits-"Where is Home? Home is Where I Belong by upcoming Ghanaian artist Eugene Ofori Agyei and Elsa Maria Melendez: Venga de una isla de Confusion? I come from an Island of Confusion, who is Puerto Rican.
I attended the opening reception for Eugene's Exhibit and continue to experiment with using video on my podcast. I hope you enjoy these multi-cultural art exhibits. Feel free to leave comments
If you are in the Central Florida region, stop by Rollins Museum of Art- the exhibits are up until August 27, 2023. Both artists will have gallery talks in August, as...
2023-06-0119 minAncestral MusesPublic Service Announcement regarding Stress- My gift to all the Mother's, Aunties, and Sister friends on Mother's DayWhile this brief message is appearing at or near Mother's Day, stress affects and impacts everybody. My message is applicable to anyone male or female.
These days and times are stressful for us all. Remember to take the time to breathe, pause and try to get outside in nature- Go for a walk or just go outside and breathe some fresh air!
How about a change of scenery as in traveling. I will share in a future podcast about my recent trip to Togo in West Africa.
In the meantime, be in the Present Moment, Live Life, Tap into your 5...
2023-05-1402 minAncestral MusesGentlemen of WatercolorThe Gentlemen of Watercolor are Chauncey Nelson, Ken Austin and Glen Ward. Join me as we discuss their artistic journeys, Art and what inspires them, prior to their Exhibit at City Arts located at 39 S. Magnolia. We hope to see you at the opening reception on May 18th, 6-9 pm. There will also be a gallery talk on May 20th, 1-2 pm.
2023-05-1230 minAncestral MusesA Conversation with Alexia WrittenThis was suppose to be my inaugural video podcast, but I could not figure out how to upload it to my podcast. I have a YouTube channel and I was able to upload it there. I figured out that Ineeded to upgrade my laptop! I got a MacBook Pro which came with a host of other issues as I was used to Windows based operating systems. I persevered and here is the fruit of my labor.
Stay tuned for more audio and video podcasts!
2023-05-0733 minAncestral MusesLake Mary Museum’s 18th Annual Quilting and Fiber Arts ExhibitJoin us as 5 members of the Story Quilters of Hannibal Square discuss the inspiration behind their quilted pieces and others who display quilts, crochet, tatting, cross stitch, embroidered and needlepoint items.
2023-01-1049 minAncestral MusesKwanzaa conversation with Tanita Fadyeyola Harris- LigonsMy Philly sister and I talk about Kwanzaa, Dance, Self- Love Self-Care and what to expect as she hosts a community Kwanzaa celebration.
2022-12-2127 minAncestral MusesKwanzaa conversation with LaWanda Thompson, founder of Equity Council CorporationJoin me in our conversation with Lawanda as we speak about Kujichagulia, Self Determination, which is the second Kwanzaa principle and the celebration she will host in Winter Park at the community center
2022-12-2029 minAncestral MusesMusical Interlude #2- Cuba and Middle EasternContinuation of short musical interludes to end the year! Does listening evoke anything for you? Share in comment section.
2022-12-1022 minAncestral MusesMusical interludes-Africa and IndonesiaThere are numerous studies that document the healing power of music on the mind, body and soul. As we are get closer to the Winter Solstice and the end of the year, this is a perfect time to go inward and reflect on our journey thus far. I thought I would share snippets of music from my collection! Let me know what comes to your mind as you listen in the comment section.
2022-12-1017 minAncestral MusesHeather Gorlitz Scott, Artist,
Author, and Illustrator.Heather lives life out loud! A fellow
Leo, as an Artist, there is not much
she has not done. We discuss her
upcoming exhibit, "Fabrications-An
exhibit about Truth and Lies"
2022-11-1447 minAncestral MusesArlene Freiburg Vivaldi, Vice-President of Florida Sculptors GuildArlene talks about her upcoming exhibit, “Fabrications-An exhibit about Truth and Lies”. Join me as we discuss her Art journey.
2022-11-0722 minAncestral MusesChristian NationalismAre you familiar with Christian Nationalism? Do you know what it is or the role it currently plays in all facets our our life, especially the upcoming mid term elections.
2022-11-0153 minAncestral MusesUrban ConvoA conversation with Trey Harris, local artist, art curator and a man of many talents, as he shares his artistic journey and inspiration for his Pop Up show which was featured at Favo in September. Listen carefully and you may hear a comment or 2 by another Art Icon and friend of the Arts. You can view images of the Art discussed at my Instagram page- Bussey Arbitration and Mediation Services, LLC
2022-09-2459 minAncestral Muses“A cloud never dies, it transforms”- Ullambana Festival -August 21, 2022“Ullambana Festival is also called the Sangha Day, or the Buddha’s joyful day. It is the day when the Sangha community had completed their summer retreat. As Buddhists, we should uphold the Buddha’s teaching of filial piety by supporting the Sangha. This is a very meaningful and meritorious act as it allows the Sangha to practice without obstructions and cultivate merits for ourselves and our ancestors.
The Origin and Meaning of Ullambana and Making Offerings to Sangha Ullambana Sangha Offering Ceremony is for Buddhist laity to offer a meal to the Buddha and the Sangha as an act of rev...
2022-08-2244 minAncestral MusesJuneteenth 2022A brief discussion of the history of Juneteenth. Specifically, I share General Gordon Granger’s Order No. 3 which led to the First Juneteenth celebration in Galveston, Texas. I also share the history of the Emancipation Proclamation.
2022-06-1327 minAncestral MusesAre you a Visionary, Vision Maker or Vision Blocker?I was invited to a Lake Mary Rotary meeting today where Attorney John Morgan of Morgan and Morgan shared some thought provoking insights. FYI - at one point in his talk, he drops a F-bomb
2022-05-1335 minAncestral MusesStay TunedA conversation with Tory Freeman as we talk about his exhibit at FAVO, located at 221 East Colonial Drive, in Orlando, on May 6th and 7th and his work as a tattoo artist.
2022-05-0543 minAncestral MusesInterfaith Iftar @ Masjid Al Hayy - April 13, 2022This is the second year I was invited to an Interfaith Iftar at Masjid Al Hayy. For those who do not know, the Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan There are always speakers who share their experiences in a way that reflects their religious beliefs and causes me to reflect on what Ramadan means to those who practice Islam and those who do not. I hope your heart and mind are open and you learn vicariously from my Iftar experience.
2022-04-1456 minAncestral MusesCelebrations of Spring and Full Moon in VirgoSpring is in the air! Join me as I share some thoughts on Celebrations that herald the beginning of Spring. I also toss in a sprinkling of Astrology and last, but not least, some inspirational words about Freedom
2022-03-1915 minAncestral Muses“The Dreamer”Part 1 of a discussion with Victorius McLeod about his upcoming art exhibit at Favo in Orlando on Friday, March 4, 2022 and other topics. Yes, we maxed out so stay tuned for a part 2 sometime in the near future!
2022-03-0259 minAncestral MusesAfrican roots of Quilting.The word Quilt comes from the Latin word, Culcita, which means mattress or cushion. Were you aware that the origin of Quilting is African? I was invited by the Guild of the Museum of Art in Deland to speak after their monthly general meeting, where I share the African origins of Quilting.
2022-01-1341 minAncestral MusesA conversation on Mind, Body and SpiritA conversation with Kent Norton, the Neuro Guru and Chris Weiss where we reflect on how being cognizant of the Mind, Body and Spirit connections aid us in our work as Arbitrators and Mediators. Hopefully, this is the first in a series where we will address some of the definitions we define in our discussion. I apologize as there is a small section where for some reason my voice gets distorted😱but it then goes back to normal. I wonder, was Spirit trying to tell me something?
2021-12-3157 minAncestral MusesNavrati - a 9 day Festival celebrating Devi Shakti.Navrati celebrates and honors the nine different aspects of Mother Divine, also known as Nav Durga. Shakti means energy and Devi Shakti is the Feminine Spirit.
2021-10-0819 minAncestral MusesUllambana @ White Sands Buddhist CenterListen to intro first as I could not figure out how to merge them together! I am still learning! Walk with me as as I attend Ullambana which is the annual honoring of ancestors by various Buddhist ethnic communities at different times of the year, and is known by different names including Ullambana, Yu-lan-p’en, Obon, Vu-lan, the Obon Festival, Vietnamese Mothers’ Day and Ancestors’ Memorial Day. In each case, the day is spent by monks and laity alike dedicating offerings to the Three Treasures (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) on behalf of their parents and ancestors.
2021-08-2958 minAncestral MusesThe collapse of Education is the collapse of a Nation.There are 100 questions immigrants study in order to become U S citizens. Can you answer 6 out of the 100 correctly? On my business Facebook Page- Bussey Arbitration and Mediation Services, LLC there is a YouTube video with questions and answers or just Google it!
2021-07-1422 minAncestral MusesReflectionsReflecting on 17 year old me quote from yearbook, “As soon as you trust yourself you will know how to live”-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Link for Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. http://classics.mit.edu//Antoninus/meditations.html
2021-04-2725 minAncestral MusesInterfaith Iftar at Masjid Al-Hayy during Ramadan 2021.After a day spent listening to the closing arguments in the George Floyd trial, I was honored to be invited to the Interfaith Iftar and be part of a community based on Faith and Love.
2021-04-2038 minAncestral MusesIntersection of Religion and Cultural celebrationsToday was Passover, Palm Sunday and Holi. An intersection between Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism. Holi marks the beginning of Spring and is also known as the Festival of colors. A day to let your inner child out!
2021-03-2913 minAncestral MusesNowruz- The Persian New Year is celebrated this year on March 21, 2021.A talk with Mimi and her dad about Nowruz including the 7 items of the Sofreh Haft Seen include sabzeh (wheat, lentil or mung bean sprouts), samanu (a sweet pudding made with germinated wheat), seeb (apple), senjed (the dried fruit of the wild olive, oleaster), somagh (sumak), serkeh (vinegar) and seer (garlic).
2021-03-1459 minAncestral MusesA Love Supreme- Reflections on Spirituality and Jazz in our journey as African Americans.Saint Coltrane “A church built on a Love Supreme” is a PBS docudrama available on YouTube. While I love Jazz, I cannot say I was a John Coltrane fan. That has changed! A deep dive into the poem written by John Coltrane as part of the liner notes for this album and recent events in 2020, the insurrection at the US Capital in January 2021 and time alone have resulted in me achieving greater clarity on the importance of being in your Power!
2021-02-0834 minAncestral MusesInsurrection by Trump Supporters in an attempt to subvert a peaceful transfer of power.Today we saw President Trump urge, encourage and incite his followers to engage in Insurrection, Sedition and Treason. What you are about to hear are snippets of news coverage throughout today, January 6, 2021. Please feel free to share any comments.
2021-01-0620 minAncestral MusesWinter Solstice December 21, 2020/Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction -“Life can only be understood backwards: but it must be lived forwards”-Soren Kierkegaard- Are you ready to release old habits, people, things to effect change? My apologies for stating the winter solstice was the shortest day of the year😩 I should have said the winter solstice, our shortest day and longest night of the year,
2020-12-2220 minAncestral MusesLand of the Rising SunJoin me and my friends as we embark on an international escapade which started with the purchase of 3 Vintage Noritake Gold Encrusted Temple teacups, saucers and dessert plates. As mentioned, music performed at Fusion Fest 2019 by Orlando Taiko Dojo
2020-12-0818 minAncestral MusesLibby Smith- FAVO exhibit on December 4, 2020Libby Smith is an Orlando, Florida based artist who is visually impaired. She creates wonderful works of art that can be seen at her website- see link below - https://www.libbysmithstudio.com/ Join me as we discuss her work and upcoming exhibit.
2020-12-0259 minAncestral MusesDenyce Graves, African American Mezzo-Soprano singing American AnthemDenyce Graves was a favorite opera singer of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who sang at her memorial on Friday September 25, 2020 who was the first woman as well the first person of Jewish heritage to lay in state at the Capital.
2020-09-2904 minAncestral MusesYom Kippur 2020Some thoughts about the holiest day of Judaism, the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the possible appointment of Amy Coney Barrett as Justice Ginsburg’s replacement
2020-09-2919 minAncestral MusesWinter is Coming!Game of Thrones phrase “Winter is Coming” as a metaphor for current political events. A conversation with Deborah and your host, Pamela.
2020-08-3158 minAncestral MusesThe Stone The Builders Reject by Raphael PolkRaphael, Gilda and Pam discuss key concepts and takeaways while basking in her backyard! We got so caught up, we exceeded 60 minutes,so we tried to recreate in part 2 where we left off! Sorry, for the short pregnant pause. Thank you for your support!
2020-08-281h 09Ancestral MusesSankofa-Overview of Civil Rights Movement in the United StatesSankofa-“We should reach back and gather the best of what our past has to teach us so that we can achieve our full potential as we move forward. Whatever we have lost, forgotten, foregone, or been stripped of, can be reclaimed, revived, preserved, and perpetuated.” I believe I may have said the 1965 march over the Edmund Pettis bridge was from Montgomery to Selma but in fact it was from Selma to Montgomery, I apologize for that misstatement.
2020-08-0858 minAncestral MusesCongressional Black Caucus- Black Mental Health in 2020 Town HallAs I was planning a podcast episode dealing with mental health, the Congressional Black Caucus was hosting a town hall on the state of Black Mental Health in 2020. This is the audio from that discussion. You can access the video on either Facebook or YouTube under the Congressional Black Caucus.
2020-07-281h 10Ancestral MusesMental Health/Illness discussion with Gilda and RafaelDuring this global time-out Mental Health specifically, depression, has become a by product of social isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future. Please check in on your family and friends to ensure they stay connected. Listen to any concerns with an open heart. Resource information is also included during our frank discussion.
2020-07-2857 minAncestral MusesThoughts on Mind, Body and Spirit during these difficult times.This episode debuts the music that was created by Rafael Polk for my podcast. I briefly discuss some thoughts about centering oneself as a prelude to upcoming episodes where we talk about depression, mental health and illness. We will also have upcoming episodes centered around spirituality.
2020-07-1519 minAncestral MusesI refuse to see hate live while love diesOverview of American history to better understand events surrounding murder of George Floyd. I wrote articles involving current events in 2017. If you are interested in reading them Google Pamela Bussey Orlando Sentinel
2020-05-3041 minAncestral MusesRaphael Polk- review of his book, Producer Instruction ManualRaphael and I discuss how he creates music which led me to commission him to create music for my podcast, Ancestral Muses. Raphael can be contacted at his website Raphaelpolk.com
2020-05-271h 06Ancestral MusesMother’s Day 2020 - A celebration of sisterhoodI speak with Deborah Humphrey-Hunter and Karen Burke-Haynes about what sisterhood means to us. Our bond was forged while attending Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut
2020-05-101h 00Ancestral MusesDarryl Gore- Dennis FarmDarryl shares his family history of Dennis Farm located in Susquehanna County Pennsylvania. The family of Prince Perkins, free African Americans who emigrated to northeast Pennsylvania from Connecticut in 1793 with the original wave of settlement into the region following the American Revolution, first settled the Dennis Farm. Their direct descendants, the Dennis family, have retained stewardship of the property to the present day, although it hasn’t been a working farm since the early twentieth century. The history of the Dennis Farm and the Perkins- Dennis family is fully documented. This continuous and documented ownership of property by African Americans, in...
2020-05-0234 min2020-05-0228 minAncestral MusesDesirae Harp -Ancestral PrayerThere was a time when Indigenous people were connected to the Earth, their Ancestors, their Community and each other in ways that have fallen by the wayside. Perhaps, it is time to reclaim those rituals as we go through this Journey into the unknown brought about by the Global Pandemic. Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions for any rituals you engage in that are helping you through these difficult times.
2020-03-2705 minAncestral MusesUrban gardening as a way to empower each other and our communities.Wanda Stewart discusses how she became involved with Urban Gardening, the evolution of Obsidian Farms and her connection to Leslie Alexander Lacy aka Doctor Cayenne.
2020-03-2546 min2020-03-0600 minAncestral MusesRaphael Polk shares music is the treasure in his heartCome ride with us and listen to good music and conversation
2020-02-1347 minAncestral MusesUbuntu- “My humanity is inextricably bound up in yours. We belong in a bundle of life”-Desmond TutuSharing a little bit about my life and philosophy.
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