Greetings! I am a musician interested in the life-ways and culture of my Taino relatives.
Occupation:
Conductor, Singer, Pianist, and Music Teacher
Education:
DMA, Conducting, West Virginia University
MM, Vocal Accompaniment and Harpsichord, Boston University
BS, Voice and Piano Performance, William Jewell College
Research Interests:
Taino and Maya culture
Affiliation:
Behike of the Caney Indigenous Spiritual Circle, Pittsburgh
Jeffry thanks so much for joining, it's great to have you here. Supposedly, I am the admin for this network, but with my regular absence these days I might not be of much use. Nonetheless, if you run into any troubles using the site, please let me know, and I will do whatever I can to help. In the meantime, a very warm welcome!
Hello Jeffrey! Thank you for your kind words! Thank you for reading the posts!-it seems there are only a few of us that have a real desire to learn and to share,huh? You are very lucky to be so close to Beike,I really wish I could be,it almost happened 4 years ago,but the little house next to his that I was going to rent was damaged by some water pipes,and that opportunity was lost. I do live in a beautiful area,Beacon ,NY,and before that 15 minutes from Woodstock,NY. Anyway,hopefully I will be going to Pittsburg at some not to distant future if I pass my Beike requirements! Taino ti brother,and I look forward to meeting you-and ,you are always welcomed here in Beacon. Blessings !
Many thanks for requesting my friendship on Indigenous Caribbean Network. I hope that we can share our views on our Taino culture of Boriken (Puerto Rico). Your friends, Don Pedro
Maximilian Forte
Jul 30, 2008
Tenanche Semi-Ata Rose Golden
Hi Jeffrey,
Great to see you in this network. What took you so long brother (smile)?
Lot's of love to you!
Bibi Tenanche
Jan 21, 2014
AkuTurey
Hello Jeffrey! Thank you for your kind words! Thank you for reading the posts!-it seems there are only a few of us that have a real desire to learn and to share,huh? You are very lucky to be so close to Beike,I really wish I could be,it almost happened 4 years ago,but the little house next to his that I was going to rent was damaged by some water pipes,and that opportunity was lost. I do live in a beautiful area,Beacon ,NY,and before that 15 minutes from Woodstock,NY. Anyway,hopefully I will be going to Pittsburg at some not to distant future if I pass my Beike requirements! Taino ti brother,and I look forward to meeting you-and ,you are always welcomed here in Beacon. Blessings !
Mar 3, 2014
AkuTurey
-A fellow musician as well! :)
Mar 3, 2014
Pedro Guanikeyu Torres
Many thanks for requesting my friendship on Indigenous Caribbean Network. I hope that we can share our views on our Taino culture of Boriken (Puerto Rico). Your friends, Don Pedro
Apr 2, 2015