Center of Wellness for Urban Women, Inc. - Reflection RoomMusic and Poetry Spot

Center of Wellness for Urban Women, Inc.
1075 Broad Ripple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
ph: 317-329-8496
info@cwuwonline.org

Reflection Room

Music and Poetry Spot

CWUW

CWUW believes that Music and Poetry are a powerful tool in healing. Music comforts the soul and can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.

Music has also been known to reduce blood pressure.

music

Writing your own poetry or journaling are ways to release inner struggles and to start the process of healing.

writing

We will post music and poetry from various artists and CWUW participants who would like to share their voices.

Enjoy and Live Life Well!

Resources on Music and Journaling

How to develop a Spiritual Journal

How to Journal for Therapy

Use Music to De-stress and Heal

CWUW respects the intellectual property rights of others.

CWUW will only post music with the permission of the artist and/or the CWUW participant.

"Good touch bad touch" - Tasha Jones
From the mixtape CD, "Theory", 13 poems like you have never heard poetry before. Continual, record after record strong content and the music and the delivery is all complimentary. Beside each individual poem and its theme the under lining theme is poetry and staying true the art form and being a poet.
To hear more of the poetry from this CD,visit Tasha at
http://www.myspace.com/iamtashajones.com.
"unfinshed business (a day in the life of andre patrone)" - Sah
Art, in its truest form, should be the pure manifestation of the contents of one’s soul and creative mind. As a true artist, Sah Ril is able to communicate his inner most thoughts through a simple melody or phrase.

Transcending the ideals of many popular, mass produced, “musicians” today, he attempts to challenge his listeners with new ideas..

Not just a creator, Sah is an innovator as well.. Drawing inspiration from a broad spectrum of sources including early hip-hop, world culture, indie rock, politics, funk, religion, 80’s pop, and even folk; he proves that true art is not confined by the limits of genre, race, class, or sex…

Sah dares to experiment and take chances to express himself. He does this by taking charge of all components in his works. In the spirit of his greatest musical influences, Sah gives his fans something they can relate to and enjoy-while seeking to continue the tradition of true artistry in music….http://www.sahril.com
"Heretic" - Musique Noire
"Heretic"
Michelle May, violin
Leslie Deshazor Adams, viola
Rydell Chavez Smith, guitar
Kerry Lacy, bass
JoVia Armstrong and Mark Sawasky, percussion
Angela Celeste May, spoken word
Written, produced and arranged by Michelle May

"Heretic" speaks of those who refuse to be status quo!
"Twilight" - Musique Noire
"Twilight"
Michelle May, violin
Rydell Chavez Smith, guitar
Kerry Lacy, bass
Mark Sawasky, percussion
Naima Shamborguer, vocals
Written, produced and arranged by Michelle May

From their debut CD "Good Hair", this song is from the perspective of a person dying and leaving friends and family. It is their way of saying good-bye, but encouraging those that will be left behind.

Musique Noire was formed in 2005. The group's members, who reside in Detroit, Chicago and Washington, D.C., are veteran players nationally and internationally. Led by violinist Michelle May, the group produces a sophisticated sound showcasing unique arrangements of world fusion. Current instrumentation: violin, viola, electric and acoustic bass, electric and acoustic guitar, two percussionists. Their debut CD, "Good Hair", features original songs (and three cover tunes) that reflect their musical influences in funk, latin, world music and jazz. Musique Noire is nominated for three 2009 Detroit Music Awards. www.musiquenoire.com
"What Goes Around" Ill Holiday Feat: DeAnna Dixon
Perhaps the most introspective rapper since Slim Shady, iLL uses rhyme patterns reminiscent of Andre 3000 crossed with Ludacris to speak on what it really means to live.

iLL's current project "Mixed Messages" offers a unique look at how something good can come out of the hood.
http://www.myspace.com/illholiday
"Love" - Mudkids
ndianapolis, Indiana's MUDKIDS have been a major part of the independent hip-hop scene in the Midwest for over a decade. MUDKIDS have released four albums, independently and are currently in the studio finishing their fifth, 'We Are Dynamic And People Like Us'.
"LOVE" shows that Hip Hop can have a positive vibe with a positive message.
http://www.myspace.com/mudkids
Insanity - Rhonda
A poem of about the importance of love and hope.