“The Taino Calling Song performance was informative and inspiring. I realize how much I yet have to learn about my ancestors- the Tainos. I so enjoyed the drum circle as well. Great work. Thanks!”
— Liz - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Thank you so much for your wonderful performance. It is the first time to know about Taino culture. Please keep up👏 Looking forward to see more in the future.”
— A. Takeda - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Saludos Teresa, it was very educational and enjoyable. It took me back to my work years back and it is nice to see that young people have the pride to continue the Taino history and traditions of our people. Thank you for sharing.”
— M. Lois - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Taino Calling Song was really well done. Congrats to you and your dancers.”
— D.O. - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“I loved your show and all of the performers.. It was a much needed respite from the craziness of the pandemic. Thank you. ”
— C. Mattias - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Awesome! Had fun!”
— D. McKinney - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“The harmonic quality of the handpan is so unique. I love it as a music fan and guitar player myself”
— A.R. - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Thank you Teresa for a lovely program. You always put your all into everything you do. Rest assured that you have many appreciative fans, especially your Seniors.”
— X. Morris - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Hello, I had a great time learning and jamming with everyone.. such a great experience.. Can’t wait till the next one.. I’m so happy for you and your success it’s such a joy to see...”
— S. Molina - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“The song as well as the dance was very mesmerizing, beautiful, and educational. thank you for sharing it with us and the world.”
— Sneha - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Taino Calling Song was a thrilling and upbeat educational experience. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about my own culture, which is painfully underrepresented. The final jam session was the perfect way to end the program.”
— Mike - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“This was a very informative and well executed presentation. Enjoyed it very much Thank you.”
— Rhona - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Thank you for this amazing session! I had a great time being educated about the Taino culture. I loved the history background as well as learning a few steps of the dance! It was amazing!
Thank you for letting me be part of it.”
— H. Boldisova - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“THE DANCE PERFORMANCE:
This was a lovely, modern Taino dance ritual, summoning the earthly forces and ancestral spirits, from the four geographical directions. Simplicity and wholeness was embodied by the lead dancer opening fully, with breath, to another one, caressing each Taino descendant, with all coming together to the sustaining rhythms of drums.
THE DRUMMING WORKSHOP:
The drumming circle was a revelation to me - never having participated in one before — of how the two sides of my body, left and right arms — operate independently of each other, and the challenge of each communicating with the other... Drumming may be in my future!”
— D. Scott - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“That was so much fun today! The drum circle is very mesmerizing - a nice way to meditate. And a nice change of pace! Really enjoyed the whole presentation.”
— Liza - TAINO CALLING SONG EVENT 2-6-21
“Thank you for honoring our Taino roots.”
— L. M. from New York
“I was so excited to see Taino Reign. It was a Ceremony of Life. As a people, we are still growing and still learning.”
— Gail M. New York
“I really enjoyed the performance of Taino Reign. Everyone needs to see it. It speaks about humanity.”
— Ebony A, New York
“I truly enjoyed the performance. The costumes and artifacts were wonderful. The dancers did a great job! Wonderful movement as they told the story!”
