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Author of "Conjuring Harriet 'Mama Moses' Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad", Speaker and musician - Witchdoctor Utu, catches up with Raina for the hour! Please also check out the Dragon Ritual Drummers FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dragon-Ritual-Drummers-18136761075
In this episode, we get to know Witchdoctor Utu, founder of the award-winning and world renowned pagan drum troupe, the Dragon Ritual Drummers, member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple, founder of the Niagara Pagan Men's Circle and the Niagara Voodoo Shrine, dedicated to Harriet Tubman and the spirits of the Underground Railroad. For over twenty years, he has been active in the Canadian and American pagan communities where he is a highly sought-after presenter and educator. Here, we focused on Utu's book “Conjuring Harriet ‘Mama Moses' Tubman”, covering the key concepts of this unique practice, as well as some of the rituals, history, and spirits. Utu's approach is respectful, reverent, and loving and these qualities really came out during the interview. Finally, we discussed some of the controversy and criticism Utu's work has been subject to over the last couple of years, how he has dealt with it, and how we, as pagans and occultists, can address such occurrences in a positive manner. Also, if you find the Ancient Wisdom Salvage Yard Podcast, valuable, interesting, or entertaining, please share this (or any other) episode on social media. Tell your friends. Tell your co-workers. Tell the clerk at the corner gas station. This podcast is about to expand far beyond its current limitations and in order to make that a success, we need as many folks tuned in as we can get! Thank you, everyone, for your continuing enthusiasm and support! Nightgaunt loves you.
I first met Utu way back in 2005 at a Canadian festival. We've probably bumped into each other at least once a year ever since then. I can't remember if I heard the Dragon Ritual Drummers during that adventure or not, but I most certainly heard them the next year, and the next, and the next! Honestly, the Dragon Ritual Drummers are one of my favorite magickal musical groups, and when they are playing and I'm around it's always a "can't miss!" I picked up Utu's book Conjuring Harriet "Mama Moses" Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad and found myself moved to tears in a few places while reading it. Utu is as good a writer as he is a drummer, and that's saying something! The only downside to us hanging out via podcast, is that we won't be able to have one of our usual "hair offs" as we compete for best hair in the Pagan Community.
It's been a while since we've had the pleasure of a visit from Witchdoctor Utu! We'll be discussing the current Can't wait to hear what hen and the Dragon Ritual Drummers, have been doing!
Around Grandfather Fire - Episode 31 Copyright 2019 -- Witchdoctor Utu is at the Grandfather Fire to talk about Conjuring Harriet "Mama Moses" Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad, cultural appropriation, social justice, the honored dead, and more! https://www.amazon.com/Conjuring-Harriet-Spirits-Underground-Railroad/dp/1578636442 https://www.facebook.com/Dragon-Ritual-Drummers-18136761075/ -- Opening voice work Kai Belcher Music “Ophelia” by Les Hayden, provided by the Free Music Archive and used under Creative Commons licenses: freemusicarchive.org/music/Les_Hayden/Proverbs/Les_Hayden_-_Proverbs_-_05_Ophelia_1785 -- Find us on FaceBook Around Grandfather Fire -- Sareth Odinsson sarenth.wordpress.com Twitter: @Sarenth -- Jim Two Snakes anchorandfoxconsulting.com/jim-two-snakes/ Twitter: @JamesAtTheOwl Instagram: @jim_two_snakes FaceBook: www.facebook.com/jimtwosnakes/ -- Caitlin Storm Breaker FaceBook: www.facebook.com/caitlin.terry.5099 stormpaqo.home.blog -- #Shaman #SarenthOdinsson #JimTwoSnakes #CaitlinStormBreaker #WitchdoctorUtu #DragonRitualDrummers #Vodou #HarrietTubman #UndergroundRailroad #Spirituality #Spirits #iTunes #Spotify #Share #Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/message
Witchdoctor Utu joins us tonight: Founder of The Dragon Ritual Drummers, author of Conjuring Harriet "Mama Moses" Tubman and the Spirits of the Underground Railroad,Witchdoctor Utu's new book has become quite controversial, so much so that he found himself "de-platformed" from a scheduled appearance at the next Pantheacon.We will talk with him about these events, his unique spiritual practice and more.Www.thesacredgrovestore.comWww.gumroad.com/witchskewl
New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft
Summary: In our continuing quest to explore the North American magical landscape, we turn to a massive section of the continent chock-full of magic: the Great Lakes Region. Special guests Scarlet from Lakefront Pagan Voice and Witchdoctor Utu from Dragon Ritual Drummers help us get a toe in some very big, mythically deep waters! … Continue reading "Episode 126 – Magic and the Great Lakes"
This week's theme is all about Gardnarian Wicca. However, I know that some of you listeners already know what that is. I know that some of you don't. There's a song called "Fanga" by Dragon Ritual Drummers, in which I mispronounced the title, so I apologize in advance. The Spirit Guide this week is Cernunnos, and the Dream Symbol is teeth. Here are the songs featured: 1, All Night I Have Hidden in the Garden by Golden Garden 2. Wicca by Bjornmyr 3. Cernunnos by Faith and the Muse 4. 1/2 Wiccan and 1/2 Miz Thang by Timothy Scott 5. Walk Your Path by Cernunnos Rising 6. Fanga by Dragon Ritual Drummers 7. Rhiannon by Reclaiming feat. T. Thorn Coyle 8. Fae Dance by Spiral Dance
Witchdoctor Utu, (and possibly other members,) of Dragon Ritual Drummers joins us for an evening of fun. We will chat about what's on the schedule for the year ahead and any special projects they have in the works.
Andrieh Vitimus and Jason M. Colwell welcome Witchdoctor Utu back to the show to tell stories from the road and to also discuss music and spirituality. Witchdoctor Utu is the founder of the Dragon Ritual Drummers, the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and is a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. For the last fifteen years he has been immersed in the root work, conjure and mysticism surrounding the lore and legacy of the Underground Railroad. Living in St. Catharines Ontario, where Harriet “Mama Moses” Tubman brought her “track” to its end, he has been up front and integral over the last decade of continuing to uplift and elevate the spirit of Mama Moses and her surrounding spiritual court. Witchdoctor Utu travels extensively in both Canada and the United States to teach, lecture and facilitate rituals at some of the largest spiritual gatherings on the continent.
Andrieh Vitimus and Jason M. Colwell welcome Witchdoctor Utu back to the show to tell stories from the road and to also discuss music and spirituality. Witchdoctor Utu is the founder of the Dragon Ritual Drummers, the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and is a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. For the last fifteen years he has been immersed in the root work, conjure and mysticism surrounding the lore and legacy of the Underground Railroad. Living in St. Catharines Ontario, where Harriet “Mama Moses” Tubman brought her “track” to its end, he has been up front and integral over the last decade of continuing to uplift and elevate the spirit of Mama Moses and her surrounding spiritual court. Witchdoctor Utu travels extensively in both Canada and the United States to teach, lecture and facilitate rituals at some of the largest spiritual gatherings on the continent.
Join host Daniel Michael as he welcomes his guest David Banach! David is the organizer for the Caldera pagan music festival! This festival will include many great Pagan musicians icluding,S.J Tucker ,Tuatha Dea, Damh the Bard, Dragon Ritual Drummers , Wendy Rule and many more! For info on this festival go here:http://www.paganmusicfestival.com/ Join us in ur circle!!!
Witchdoctor Utu is the founder of the world renown Dragon Ritual Drummers, curator of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine and is a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple. Utu has been immersed in North American conjure for 15 years, enveloped in the spiritual practises and root work of the the legendary Underground Railroad. He lives in St. Catharines Ontario, where Harriet “Mama Moses” Tubman brought her track of the Underground Railroad to its end. In his 25 years active in both Canadian and American spiritual communities, he has written for several international magazines, news papers, periodicals and has appeared in multi media on everything from surfing to sorcery. Mama Moses has again achieved viral news regarding her future appearance on the United States $20 bill, which brings up not only many conversations, but possibilities from the magical to cultural. Chasing the Supernatural- Pat Bussard O'Keefe is a writer, photographer, psychic medium, and paranormal investigator. These artistic and psychic-oriented pursuits give her a unique and personal perspective on the paranormal. She travels regularly into the dark landscape of the supernatural to record and preserve stories of the otherworld through photographs and words (patbussard.com).
Pagans Tonight Radio Network presents: 8PM CST - Circle Sanctuary's Circle Talk: (A Circle Sanctuary Radio Ministry program): Tonight's Topic: Newcomers Guide to Pagans Festivals - Debra Rose talks with Oriana Miller about preparing for and experiencing Pagan camping festivals. 9 PM~ Pagan Music Project:It's May! It's May! The LUSTY month of May! It's all about Beltain, Baby! Tonight the focus is to may a soundtrack for your May Celebrations with old favorites and new favorites. Tunes from Kellianna Musica, Murphey's Midnight Rounders, Beltana Spellsinger, Tuatha Dea, SJ Tucker, Dragon Ritual Drummers, Damh the Bard, Emerald Rose, Celia Farran, Brian Henke, Ruth Barrett, Bekah Kelso, Sharon Knight, Ginger Doss, Chronilus, Witch's Mark, Cu Dubh, and who knows what else?
Pagans Tonight Radio Network presents: 8PM CST- Circle's Pagan Warrior Radio Supporting military Pagans, supporters, friends and family.Tonight's topic: Pagan Festivals and Etiquette Join us as we discuss the etiquette and expectations when attneding Pagan festivals. A great topic for those who may be planning on attending their first festival. 9 PM~Pagan Music Project welcomes guest Witchdoctor Utu from Dragon Ritual Drummers.
This amazing drumming group will be joining us again to talk about their new release and up coming tour dates! If you tuned in last time, you know this is going to be a fun show. Please check our blog for more indepth information and links. http://desperatehousewitches.blogspot.com/
Witchdoctor Utu is the founder of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine, the world renowned Pagan drum troupe the Dragon Ritual Drummers and is a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple.
Witchdoctor Utu is the founder of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine, the world renowned Pagan drum troupe the Dragon Ritual Drummers and is a member of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple.
Hailing originally from Glagow Scotland, Witchdoctor Utu is a member of the amazing Dragon Ritual Drummers who may be making an appearance as well if we are lucky. http://dragonritualdrummers.com/ He is also a witchdoctor in the North American Voodoo tradition, and the founder of the Niagara Voodoo Shrine. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Niagara-Voodoo-Shrine/141467552561491 Join us for an an evening of fun and music :) http://www.facebook.com/witchdoctor.utu
Interview with the Dragon Ritual Drummers!! Pagans Tonight is the world's leading nightly pagan show bringing you news, information, interviews, entertainment and ideas from across the globe! Guests and regular listeners are encouraged to call in and share ideas and experiences at 1-347-308-8222.
Join Mark & Shauna live from the mystic Roots Conference in London, Ontario- Canada. Hopefully we can interview of some of the featured presenters such as Raven & Stephanie Grimassi and the Dragon Ritual Drummers. We will talk to some of the Canadian Pagans about what the communities are like there. Pagans Tonight is the World's leading nightly Pagan show bringing you news, information, entertainment and ideas from across the world, physically, virtually, and spiritually. The show is a ensemble show led by Ed Hubbard & Traci Wood, with regulars Don Lewis, Maryann, Zaracon Terry Powers, Liz Hamilton, Mark Mandrake, Shauna Aura and the Amazing Rainbow. Guests and Regular listeners call in to comment and share ideas and experiences at 1-347-308-8222. Join us every night @ 9pm CST.
Join us as we chat with the Dragon Ritual Drummers and check out some news rhythms from their new cd *TRIBAL MAGIK*!! Pagans Tonight is the World's leading nightly Pagan show bringing you news, information, entertainment and ideas from across the world, physically, virtually, and spiritually. The show is a ensemble show led by Ed Hubbard & Traci Wood, with regulars Don Lewis, Mayann and Zaracon. Guests and Regular listeners call in to comment and share ideas and experiences at 1-347-308-8222. Join us every night @ 9pm CST.
Hello Wigglians around the world, are you ready for a brand new beat? The winter is here and we're freezing in the streets! Thank you so much for downloading the show, we're so glad that you have decided to spend a little time with us. Really short show notes this week as I am leaving town tomorrow morning for the 98th Grey Cup, being held this year in Edmonton, Alberta. Super special show guest tonight, Eco-Priestess makes a return to the Wigglian Studio! Tonight's feature album is the 2009 release, Tribal Magik by the Dragon Ritual Drummers, thanks to Utu and the rest of the DRD for the album, it is most excellent! Tonight we hear, Masters of Chaos and Serpentine Seduction and we end the show with Dance of the Roma. We also hear from Cold the Stone from Castalia and Cold Winters Comin from Gaia Consort. PodKin Love! Thanks again for everything that you do, you really put the jam in our jelly rolls!
In this extra long landmark episode we talk about death, the greatest rite of passage of them all by addressing its meaning and reality as well as how it affects the meaning of life. We talk to Ray Sette about being a Psychic Astrologer. We learn about Dr. John Dee, Sir Edward Kelley, and Enochian Magic in A Corner in the Occult. I read listener email. We find out which two lucky listeners won the goathead wall plaques from Episode #008. I share some personal stories regarding my experiences with death and medical cadavers. And to close we discuss Necromancy and Electronic Voice Phenomena. Links: Ray Sette Psychic Astrologer, Association TransCommunication, Krampus, Mid-Atlantic Paranormal Research, American Express Commerical Music: George Wood, Blue Oyster Cult, ASCIAN, Dragon Ritual Drummers, All India Radio, Guy David, Alexandre Falcao, Linda Holzer, Ted Tunes, Persian Paladin Featured Music: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Portishead Promos: Inciting A Riot, Lance and Graal, Witchery of One, Spiritscast Credits: PodsafeAudio, Podsafe Music Network Show Script (pdf)