Drumversations

Dr. Lomax presents his latest variation on a them (Star Spangled Banner) for solo drum set. The six distinct pitches of his drums cannot effectively articulate the 12 pitches of the historic melody and represents 250 years of exclusion and the work that must be done for the country to live up to the higher ideals of the founding documents.

Rough and raw tribute to the master who transitioned on Good Friday to the role of Ancestor, Edward "Kidd" Jordan.

Rough and raw tribute to the master who transitioned on Good Friday to the role of Ancestor, Edward "Kidd" Jordan.

Rough and raw tribute to the master who transitioned on Good Friday to the role of Ancestor, Edward "Kidd" Jordan.

What does it take to create a society that works for us all? The Lomax's discuss music, politics, culture, religion and concepts of unity that may illuminate a path forward for humanity.

This episode of Drumversations with Dr. Mark & Ruth focuses on music and politics, self care, and love as radical acceptance.

A successful career in art and music is challenging even when the circumstances are optimal. What happens when your talent is not enough to combat racist perceptions and barriers? In this episode, Dr. Mark and Ruth Lomax continue the discussion of Black identity as it relates to being a Black composer who was trained in a predominantly white institution, and whose career focuses on the narratives of the Black experience.

The layering of trauma that has come with the global pandemic, economic hardships, continued racial oppression, and social unrest have triggered many who are safely sheltering in place. Dr. Mark and Ruth Lomax explore how this impacts Black women and how understanding the intersectional way identity is created and performed helps us engage each other in a more human way.

In episode 2, Mark & Ruth discuss the importance of taking naps (self-care), microaggressions, and resources for allies all while trying to remember how long they've been married!

Expanding on his weekly Drumversations concert and conversation series, Dr. Mark Lomax, II and his wife, Ruth, discuss dealing with racism, the global pandemic, how to engage allies and our children in conversations that help the country move forward.