I am a featherman (regalia maker). I specialize in dance regalia of the Wintu, Maidu, and associated tribes. I have been active in dance and ceremony for 30 years and have been an active maker for 20 years. I come from the Nomtipom wintu of Northern California. I am of…
Northern California and Potawatomi regalia
Mexica arts, culture, and musical teachings
Hmong history and traditions (Qeej, Mej Koob, Txiv Xaiv)
Traditional music and dance from West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil
Residency featuring Indigenous artists from El Pueblo San Pablo Tijaltepec
Filipinx food traditions and rituals
Lukumi and Palo Briyumba spiritual practices
African-American hair braiding
Makeda Kumasi (MFA / M.Ed) is the founder of WE 3 PRODUCTIONS, as well as the co-founder and artistic director of The Umoja Ensemble of the Inland Empire. Along with being a featured performer on stage and T.V., Kumasi has danced for two prominent Southern California based African dance ensembles,…
