Dr. Margaux Simmons is a composer, flutist, improvisor, and music educator. She studied with Cecil Taylor at Antioch College and Pauline Oliveros and Will Ogden at UC San Diego. She is a founding member of The Pyramids and has traveled, composed, studied and performed music extensively in Tennessee, Ohio, New York, California, Ontario and British …
Born in Puerto Rico, Dr. Rodríguez serves as Senior Program Officer for Women’s Health at the Saint David’s Foundation and holds an appointment as an Adjunct Faculty with the UTHealth School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus. As a public health practitioner, and in both academic and philanthropic roles, she collaborates, develops and evaluates initiatives …
Dr. Marisela Gomez shares a deep relaxation meditation and a brief talk on consciousness during the Covid 19 pandemic. Marisela Gomez is a scholar activist from Baltimore MD. She received her PHD, MD, and MPH from Johns Hopkins University and has spent more than 20 years engaged in social determinants of health participatory research. Dr. …
During the pandemic and this time of managed retreat, Music City is presenting a series of Offerings & Reflections from musicians, music teachers and students, music lovers and music enthusiasts. Here, Dr. Margaux Simmons offers three improvisations on her double-chambered flute for healing and for meditation. Music is a bridge between earth and heaven (The …
A Celebration and Fundraiser for Jim Gilbert, author of “A Dopefiend’s Redemption”
I am an urbanist and researcher with an academic background in Architecture and Urban Design. As an urbanist, my passion focuses on designing strategies, processes, and projects with an integrated approach, using both everyday tools and breakthrough technologies to develop a balanced and equitable society and preserve our environment. I am now based in Brooklyn, …
Kiara Nagel is a creative strategist with 20 years experience building collaborative initiatives and supporting groups, organizations, and leaders to be more engaged, equitable, and effective in their work. Her consulting practice operates from a commitment to dignity of all people and a deep belief in people’s ability to come together to face challenges with …
NYC Healing Collective is a podcast hosted by Angel Acosta dedicated to amplifying people and insights at the intersection of healing, wellness and societal transformation. This episode explores a conversation with Mindy Thompson-Fullilove on living through this global pandemic. We explore this “new togetherness” that we are experiencing alongside the different ways to think, feel, …
During the pandemic and this time of managed retreat, Music City is presenting a series of Offerings & Reflections from musicians, music teachers and students, music lovers and music enthusiasts. If you’re interested in contributing to the series, contact us at music.city.orange.nj@gmail.com. Our first Offerings & Reflections is a brief interview with Ray Sykes. Ray …
In “Getting Through This Moment”, Dr. Mindy Fullilove outlines five principles for ‘getting through the disaster’: Turn on the love Pay attention to this week’s needs Fight injustice Extend and strengthen your network Build a personal foundation of spirit This week we turn our attention to #3 – “Fight Injustice” “It is essential to fight …
