Wayne Curtis and Joycelyn Curtis
Recorded
October 26, 2023
Archived
October 26, 2023
40:29 minutes
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Id:
mby023233
Description
Wayne Curtis (67) speaks with his wife, Joycelyn Curtis (66), about his business Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers. They discuss how drumming can positively impact mental health, the importance of teaching music to young people, and the historical significance of African drumming in the US South.Subject Log / Time Code
Wayne (W) introduces his business Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers.
W explains the historical significance of African drumming as a way for slaves to communicate with one another.
W speaks about why he chooses to work with young people and how therapeutic drumming has impacted his students' mental health.
W describes the power of rhythm and all the unexpected places it can be found.
W talks about how drumming has improved his mental health.
W explains how his scientific background has positively impacted his drumming business.
W speaks on how he sees drumming as a mission.
W and Jocelyn discuss their grandkids, drumming, and W's legacy.
W and Jocelyn share their creeds.
Participants
- Wayne Curtis
- Joycelyn Curtis