Announcing the Mendiani Drumming Workshop — July 10–11, 2026
This summer, I’m excited to open the doors for a special two‑day Mendiani Drumming Workshop here in Grand Junction — a chance to explore rhythm, culture, and community through one…
🎧 Protect Your Ears, Protect Your Future: A Guide for Young Musicians
“Recreational music exposure is a potential risk factor for noise‑induced hearing loss (NIHL).”— Noise & Health, 2015 (NIH‑hosted study) If you’re a young musician, that sentence should stop you cold.…
Grand Opening — Ras Raqs Creative and Artist Rise Agency
“Ras Raqs™ Creative is officially open — a boutique concert and event promoter offering selective artist representation across Western Colorado and beyond. To celebrate the launch, I designed the grand…
The Rhythm That Saved Me: How Music Became My Lifeline in Midlife
(10–12 minute read) I did not realize until recently how music saved my life. I didn’t expect to disappear in my mid‑forties. Not after everything I’d already survived, not after…
Welcome to the Blog of Ras Raqs
I am happy to make your acquaintance! Welcome to my Blog. I'll be your narrator, your tour guide, and your "heard it through the grapevine" source. Just a real quick…