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Marcus L. Miller Docu-Pods
by Marcus L. Miller
A mix of concert excerpts as well as footage from mini- documentary interviews.
Episodes
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West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 5
Part 10 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 5
Part 9 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 4
Part 8 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 4
Part 7 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 3
Part 6 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 3
Part 5 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 2
Part 4 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Drummers/Chapter 2
Part 3 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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West Afri-(LA) Dancers/Chapter 1
Part 2 of a 12 part documentary series from executive producer & director Marcus L. Miller. West Afri-(LA) documents the introduction of West African drum & dance culture to Los Angeles, CA and the West Coast of North America in the early 1970’s. The series highlights the influence of Babatunde...
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Kwanzaa Love
The Marcus Miller Ensemble wrapped up the year with a performance of new material at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre's annual Kwanzaa celebration. The composition is called "Where Is The Love" and is written and composed by artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller. The piece features special guest...
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Marcus L. Miller's Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu LIVE in L.A.!
The debut performance of Marcus L. Miller's Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu. This event was held at the William Grant Still art center in Los Angeles, CA on October 8, 2022. © 2022 neanve music
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LA to L.A.
An excerpt from the debut performance of the Afro-Fusion Project featuring Big Chief Shaka Zulu & Marcus L. Miller
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Formless Live
An excerpt from a December 2011 performance in Los Angeles at the William Grant Still art center featuring the Formless Trio (Paul Kim-guitar, Keith Langevin-bass, & Marcus L. Miller-drums)
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Drum Church
Artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller leads his Project World Drum ensemble in a rhythmic celebration of the African Diaspora. Drum Church features Derf Reklaw (flute/vocals/bongos/bell/bottle/congas), David Leach (congas/timbales/ tamborine), Nikki Campbell (congas/surdo/tom-tom), Jah Amen…
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The Search For Humanism continues
What happens when you combine musicians and dancers on a stage performing live? The resultant mix is the Marcus Miller Ensemble and Lula Washington Dance Theatre performing together. This is an excerpt from a performance at Indiana’s Butler University in 2014. The music, Surrender Suite, is…
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P.R.A.I.S.E. 2020
Universe X & the Apostles of Funk touched down again in Los Angeles to bring some uplifting, cosmic World Beat vibes during the Corona virus pandemic of 2020. This year, the annual Afro Beat Dance Party, held at the Lula Washington Dance Theatre, was broadcast Online for all to see and partake....
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One Night in Zhengzhou
Back in May of 2011, the Marcus Miller Ensemble accompanied the Lula Washington Dance Theatre on a 20 city 3 week tour of Western China. From Beijing to Shanghai and all points in between, we travelled by plane, bus, boat, & train to our many destinations along the way. One night in Zhengzhou was...
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DIASPORA- W.I.P.D. 2020
Artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller leads his ensemble Project World Drum in a concert performance.
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Beats for Bobo
A music al tribute by a group of percussionists lead by Artist/percussionists Marcus L. Miller in celebration of the musical legacy of Willie Bobo.
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In Celebration of Black History month
In celebration of Black History month, Universe Soul Records is making available some previously unreleased material by USR artist Marcus L. Miller. The tracks include a session recorded recently in support of the relief efforts to assist Puerto Rico with aid after the horrific hurricanes. The...
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The Power of Love...words by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Here is an excerpt from King’s Power of Love speech. Please enjoy and reflect on his words and ideas. Music written and composed by Marcus L. Miller. © 2020 neanve music (Miller, SESAC)
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M & M +1 live @ Seattle Center
M & M...the Afro-Persian Experience with specia guest vocalist Parisha Daneshver performing in the Armory at the Seattle Center for the 13th annual Seattle Iranian Festival.
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Universe Soul Records (LIVE): Universe X & the Apostles of Funk
A live musical performance by Universe X & the Apostles of Funk in Los Angeles, CA. A musical blend of Afro-Beat, World beat, Ambient, Trance, Reggae, and Funk. © 2019 neanve music Universe Soul Records All Rights Reserved
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Project AK
An excerpt from a performance by the Lula Washington Dance Theatre with music composed & performed by Marcus L. Miller. It features local voices of refugees, immigrants, and locals from the Anchorage community discussing some of the many issues that they encounter. © 2019 neanve music
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It's Kwanzaa time in the City...
This is an excerpt from the third night of Lula Washington’s annual Kwanzaa show celebration. It features the Marcus Miller Ensemble performing 3 of Miller’s original compositions. The event was held at her dance studio in Los Angeles.
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Afro-Persian Experience @ CSUSB's Coyote Radio
A recent in-studio performance by the duo of Mehdi Bagheri and Marcus L. Miller. The group is promoting an upcoming concert performance at Cal State University San Bernardino on 11/15/18.
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Marcus L. Miller - World Indigenous Peoples Day 2018
A live solo performance by artist/percussionist Marcus L Miller at San Bernardino Valley College for the annual World Indigenous Peoples Day festival.
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Babalaje Live @ the Santa Monia pier
Wednesday October 3, 2018, was a special night at the Santa Monica pier. The event was called the Twilight music festival. Various L.A. based artists performed on multiple stages. Featured on the Pan Pacific stage was the collaboration of DJ Nnamdi, Leon Mobley, & Marcus L. Miller. This trio,...
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What we once had...we don't have anymore
This perspective, "From the Right", is one man's take on America from the 1960s to now. He discusses the social changes he's seen throughout the years and gives his opinion on some of the consequences we've been left to deal with.
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In the Beginning there was Rhythm
An excerpt from a live performance by artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller at Grand Performances in Los Angeles, CA.
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A Spontaneous moment
A live excerpt from the Marcus Miller Ensemble in Virginia 2017
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USR presents Live from the Lab: Acceptance
A collection of previously unreleased tracks by artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller
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USR presents Live from the Lab 3: Change is the Constant Variable
A collection of previously unreleased tracks by artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller
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USR presents Live from the Lab 2: The Main Event
A collection of previously unreleased tracks by artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller
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USR presents Live from the Lab 1: Project Virgo
A music mix of various compositions by artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller.
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Those days are over
A synopsis of past events juxtaposed with today's current events,
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"Because...everyone likes their own kind."
Legendary organist and pianist Bobby Pierce sits down with artist/percussionist Marcus L. Miller and shares his perspective on life, music, and race.
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World Indigenous People's Day Festival celebration 2016
Recorded live October 12, 2016 at the World Indigenous People's Day festival at San Bernardino Valley College.
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Real People, Real Life, Real Talk...
A collection of interviews with homeless people discussing their current plight.
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"Feeling Miles Ahead..."
An excerpt from a 2016 concert by the Marcus Miller Ensemble which showcased the artistry of musician Miles Davis. f
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Taps & Traps
A Duke Ellington piece performed by the MarcusMiller Ensemble which pays homage to drummer Maz Roach.
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A journey to the cosmos
The Marcus Miller Ensemble pays musical homage to Sun Ra and his Arkestra. This is an excerpt from a live concert performance in 2013.
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A Monk Moment
Poet Kamau Daaoud and the Marcus Miller Ensemble pay tribute to jazz legend Thelonius S. Monk.
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"Got a belly of Lead..."
An excerpt from a concert tribute to the music of William Huddy Leadbetter a.k.a. Leadbelly.
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A mix of concert excerpts as well as footage from mini- documentary interviews.
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