LADAMA: How music crosses cultures and empowers communities
Singing in Spanish, Portuguese and English, LADAMA brings a vibrant, energizing and utterly danceable musical set to the TED stage. In between performances of their songs "Night Traveler" and "Porro Maracatu," they discuss how cross-cultural musical collaboration can empower communities.
LADAMA: Cómo la música atraviesa culturas y empodera comunidades
La colaboración musical LADAMA invita a la audiencia a cantar y bailar a una mezcla de ritmos sudaméricanos y caribeños. Cantan dos canciones: "Night Traveler" and "Porro Maracatu".
Ladama: LADAMA
This multi-cultural phenom will have you dancing in your office and in rapt attention as they share their experiences changing minds and cultures through music. LADAMA proves that our native cultures are best enjoyed at intersections where traditions merge, rhythms meld and something fresh materializes.
L'Tomay Douglas: Just Riot
A native of the Bronx, NY, L. Tomay’s advocacy for life, mental health, and anti-violence became her focus after recovering from multiple traumatic events that led her to attempt suicide. Inspired by her own healing journey, she vowed to be living proof that overcoming adversity and embracing self-worth is possible. L. Tomay graduated from Ford...