This new episode of The Rhymer's Corner features full performance and interview from djembe drummer expert and musician who at an early age was diagnosed autistic. Her name is Victoria Boateng.

Here, Victoria shares her story of resilience, living with a disability that ultimately earned her a degree from college, starting an organization called Victoria Djembe, and teaching at Chicago elementary schools such as Amelia Earhart STEAM School, conveniently located on the south side of Chicago. Her students adore her, and in this episode, you will hear from her students with their principal, Dr. Brenda DeMar-Williams, their djembe drum performance.

This episode also includes Victoria's music collaborator, Tommy Carroll, who will speak with A.Abyla about his disability as a percussionist.

This episode is an action pack! Let's get ready to djembe!

It's Djembe time!

A.Abyla Lloyd speaks with djembe musician, Victoria Boateng founder of her drum workshop organization, Victoria Djembe. Victoria who was diagnosed with non-verbal autism at an early age grew to develop her musical talents which have led her to break through autistic stereotypes. Victoria earned a college degree, teaching at Amelia Earhart STEAM Elementary, a local Chicago Public School led by their principal Dr. Brenda Williams.

Victoria's remarkable talent led her to join established all-female drum groups and start an organization advocating for musicians and creative artists with developmental and physical disabilities. Her relationship includes working with a percussionist with a physical disability, Tommy Carrol, who has also spoken with A.Abyla Lloyd of his journey as an artist with a disability.

This episode will truly encourage, edify, and entertain. With a studio performance from Victoria and Tommy, As well as a performance from the students with Victoria and their principal Dr. Williams playing the djembe! Our children's future depends on your vote in the November election!

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A.Abyla Lloyd is pleased to announce the Fall line up for upcoming episodes of the Rhymer's Corner Podcast which will include djembe drum expert and autism advocate, Victoria Boateng founder of Victoria Djembe a program curated to provide drum class workshops and performance to the both people people of disabilities and to the general public. Victoria, who was diagnosed autistic at the age of 3, nonverbal up until the age of 7 will discuss with A.Abyla her tales of the trenches. She along with percussionist, Tommy and MC artist Sam the Sentient will share their story living with a disability who use music arts to educate the community. MC rap artist, Sam the Sentient performs his rhyme at Urban Luxe Cafe will join Victoria Djembe on The Rhymer's Corner podcast studio chat.

Coming this Fall in October, the Rhymer's Corner Podcast will feature Chicago's own highly recommended vegan chef, Rena Parks who is receiving awesome reviews for her curated vegan cuisines and drinks 🍸. Rena is the owner of southside Chicago vegan restaurant, Your Organic Inner G @your_organic_inner_g , which gained notoriety from @blockclubchi and @theblackfoodies. Rena's restaurant was designed for guests to enjoy tasty foods & smoothies also for artists such as singers, poets, and musicians to rock the mic representing their craft. A.Abyla Lloyd is excited to interview Rena about her tales of the trenches which motivated Rena's journey to owning a healthy but tasty food restaurant. It's compelling y'all. This and more in the Fall on the The Rhymer's Corner with yours truly.

Welcome to The Rhymer's Corner, a limited series podcast, vlog, whateva!

1. Where creatives can express
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3. Where the host can discuss and interact with the community writer, poet, and content creator .A.Abyla Lloyd (legal name is LaTonya Patterson), is the host of the podcast called The Rhymer's Corner, a platform for creatives to promote, socials to discuss, for entrepreneurs to market, and for the community to engage with the host. Our listeners are passionate about hearing interviews from guests who are relatable to themselves.