PRESENTER . INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER . TEACHING ARTIST . EDUCATOR . DRUM TEACHER . MUSICIAN

BookingUbakaHill@aol.com

Available for Collage Campus . Conferences, Webinars, Social Media, Live Stream, Radio, Panel Discussions, Interviews, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Presenter

Transformational Drumming, Singing, Discourse and Dialogue to Support and Energize Body, Mind Balance and the Path Of Creative Self Discovery

"MUSIC IS MEDICINE" Kay Gardner - Musician,Composer

UBAKA HILL is a nationally known percussionist, poet, singer/songwriter, inspirational speaker, visual artist, teaching artist and facilitator of sacred ceremony. She uses the creative arts and music to inspire empowerment, healing and positive social change on the path of self discovery.

Ubaka is a masterful facilitator and teacher of transformational mind-body wellness, rites of passage ceremony, creative self-expression, knowledge of sound, women and girls empowerment with multi-cultural world drumming, singing, discourse and dialogue.

Ubaka brings over 30 years as a Teaching Artist and performing artist, inspirational speaking, with wisdom and joy to her workshops, live concerts, gatherings and sacred circles.

"AWAKEN" and Drumsong Art & Spirit of Drumming workshops is open to all Adults on the path of Self Discovery, Drumming and Sacred / Creative Self-Expression. Youth oriented, and age appropriate drumming experiences and performances are also available.

UBAKA HILL SIGNATURE DRUM

UBAKA HILL is an inspirational visionary artist and influencer who leads by helping to improve the quality of life through art, music performances, workshops and community initiatives. She is both a solo and ensemble performer of spoken word, world music and percussion.

Ubaka is a Teaching Artist of hand drums and percussion instruments over 30yrs. She presents her workshops and multi-cultural concerts for all communities and ages - nationally and internationally. With Percussion, Poetry and Songs, Ubaka uses her creativity to empower and inspire creative self-expression, self-cultivation, healing and community building. Ubaka has been included, interviewed and quoted in print and documentary film.

She has been acknowledged and awarded for her leadership and influence for positive social change through the arts and inspirational public speaking. Ubaka received the 2019 "Agent of Change - Voices In Action Award presented by the TMI Project.

* Million Women Drummers Global Initiative (MWDG): Global volunteer organization of local drummers, instrument makers, musicians, environmentalists, earth stewards and educators for a sustainable future of Tress and the Drums and other wooden musical instruments made from them. 2010 - Present

* Drumsong Institute of Women's Drumming Traditions: The first known museum and archive collection of drums, percussive instruments, books, cds, videos, dvds, vinyl albums, note cards, art, jewelry and more. The collection began with Ubaka's personal collection and expanded with donated items from various people. 1990 - Present

* DrumMa Award: A hand crafted iron statuette presented to women drummers who are leaders and pioneers. The DrumMa Award has been presented to 7 women drummers and visionaries since 2007.

* Drumsong Orchestra: A drum and percussion community of hand drummers who take Ubaka's Art & Spirit of Drumming workshops and intensives. Participants perform songs learned with Ubaka during her performance. 1995 - Present

*Leadership: Member of the Advisory Council of the Women's Leadership Center at Omega, We Want The Land Coalition, Planning Committee of the Woodstock Women's March. Former member of Harambee and the Board of Directors of The African Roots Library.

*Music and Art: Music CDs of her original songs and spoken word.with drums, percussion and other artistic instruments. Drummers of all levels and professional musician and vocalist are featured on many of her songs. Gifted Oil Painter, visual artist and crafter of unique hand crafts.

The "UBE! Drum" is the Ubaka Hill Signature drum that Ubaka plays. The UBE! Drum was co-designed and built by Raven Tekwe of Wing Of The Heron Drums.

Ubaka is a founder, Teaching Artist and Music Director of the Drumsong Orchestra of the Hudson Valley, a women's multi- cultural, inter-generational performance ensemble.2021 - Present

Book Ubaka for your upcoming webinar, festival, conference, interview, live program or seminar and creative collaboration.

[Top of Page]]]

RECENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Voices In Action Award

Living Kindness Arts & Activism Award

LGBT Leaders And Legends Award