APPM Artist Society
You are invited to join us in a community study on the methodology, myth, and story-telling miracles of one of the great progenitors of the genre known as Afro-Futurism, Dr. Yusef abdul-Lateef.
Our intention and purpose of the APPM Artist Society is to meet and discuss Dr. Yusef abdul-Lateef’s methodology as a means to unveil the personal artistry that everyone has, to remove mental and spiritual blocks in relation to one’s artistry, and to encourage and enhance a deeper meaning in the pursuit of the arts.
Reading
Dr. Yusef abdul-Lateef has left behind countless writings as well as novellas to read and learn from. We’ll begin with a reading of Night in the Garden of Love.
Listening
We will also have listening sessions in which we participate in deep listening of and reflection on the music of Dr. Yusef abdul-Lateef as they relate to the concurrent reading materials.
Gathering
The goal of this community study is to be able to gather over tea after reading and listening to the current materials at selective locations throughout the Detroit area. We will have fruitful and insightful discussions and ultimately learn, share, and continue growing in our respected artistic imaginations and endeavors.
Repeat
“Let me begin by saying: my notions concerning voice in Autophysiopsychic music, to some, may border on the realm of speculation; however, I am suggesting that the door for research is open.”
— Dr. Yusef abdul-Lateef
“On another level, in discussing a musician’s Autophysiopsychic presentation, we can, although it is not speech, talk about it as though it were a voice also, we can talk about "the individual" and about what we "hear" his/her music "saying..”
— Dr. Yusef-abdul Lateef
meditation no. 13
Sounds before silence.
