Working with wood, especially the way I do my woodwork, where there are no precise measurements, is incredibly calming and therapeutic.

When I decide to make a tray or a bowl, I start by roughly cutting out the shape, and then I let the wood, with all its unique quirks and so-called imperfections, determine the final form of the piece. This way of working puts me in a relaxed, almost meditative state. It's somewhat like when I unexpectedly compose a new song late at night, even when I had initially just planned to spend time with my instrument.

In this upcoming show, I'll be displaying some of my latest creations. Stop by to say hi. 

Samite

Working with wood, especially the way I do my woodwork, where there are no precise measurements, is incredibly calming and therapeutic.

When I decide to make a tray or a bowl, I start by roughly cutting out the shape, and then I let the wood, with all its unique quirks and so-called imperfections, determine the final form of the piece. This way of working puts me in a relaxed, almost meditative state. It's somewhat like when I unexpectedly compose a new song late at night, even when I had initially just planned to spend time with my instrument.

In this upcoming show, I'll be displaying some of my latest creations. Stop by to say hi. 

Samite

Resilience

Beautiful, powerful, personal and musical - Resilience is a play with the urgency of now combined with timeless stories of healing.

Samite tells his life’s story in this multi-media one-man play.  He tells the story of his emergence from the nightmare of life under Amin and Milton Obote ("... when the birds stopped singing") to being a healer through the power of music.  

Samite often includes a story or two in his    concerts, but now he has turned his entire presentation inside out and the result is raw and bracing. 

Resilience

Beautiful, powerful, personal and musical - Resilience is a play with the urgency of now combined with timeless stories of healing.

Samite tells his life’s story in this multi-media one-man play.  He tells the story of his emergence from the nightmare of life under Amin and Milton Obote ("... when the birds stopped singing") to being a healer through the power of music.  

Samite often includes a story or two in his    concerts, but now he has turned his entire presentation inside out and the result is raw and bracing. 

Private event. Samite, Mar Gueye and Nate Richardson will run workshops and a concert for the school.

"This concert holds profound significance for me on multiple levels. It has been a considerable stretch of time since I last stepped on stage, and during this break, I've uncovered a valuable truth: happiness resides in the here and now, the connections we cherish and not  in the things we possess. I once harbored a sense of guilt for my diverse array of interests spanning various disciplines, but I've come to realize that they all originate from the same wellspring - love.

Whether it's music, photography, woodworking, tending to animals, or preparing meals for those dear to us, they all emanate from a place of profound affection. Collaborating with Sean and Shem in musical endeavors has elevated my appreciation for music to an entirely new dimension, and I consider myself extraordinarily fortunate to be at this juncture in my life. This concert is an experience I encourage you to share with your friends and their extended circles."

Samite

Private Event

Celebrate Kumara’s debut album with a record release concert.

https://www.kumaramusic.com/

January 2023 Outreach Dates

January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023

Outreach Work in 2022

February 23, 2022

March 9 and 23, 2022

April 6 and 20, 2022

May 4, 18, and 25, 2022

June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2022

July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2022

August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2022

September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2022

October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2022

November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022

December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2022

https://loc.gov/concerts/folklife/samite.html

https://thesmith.org/event-calendar/samite-with-nate-richardson/