Honoring Our Roots Part 2 with Grandmother Irka Mateo Rio Cosmico

Welcome to Río Cósmico, a podcast about healing brought to you by Río Cósmico Homestead.
Today Dominican Taino folk healer, researcher, singer, songwriter, and community builder Akutu (grandmother) Irka Mateo returns for part two of a two part conversation. Together we explore:
• The geography and timeframe of major migrations from the Orinoco River, populating Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba.
• Bringing ceramics back into the hands of women.
• Exploring the distinction between reclaiming, respectful cultural exchange, and cultural appropriation.
• The sounds and rhythms of the Taino people which inspire Irka’s music.
•Popular words we all know which actually belong to the Taino people, and more.
Thank you for listening, it is a pleasure getting well with you! If you’d like to hear us talk about the concept of hierarchy as it shows up in ancestor worship traditions, be sure to join our Library of Earth Magic on Patreon, where you can find a special bonus mini-episode with Irka.
Links:
Follow Irka on Instagram as @sacredtainohealing
Visit her website www.sacredtainohealing.com to find her ceremonies and healing sessions.
Intro music by Luis Mojica: www.luismojica.com
Podcast cover art commissioned by Rio Cosmico from Geenss Archenti Flores:
https://www.instagram.com/geenssarchenti/?hl=en
Learn more about Río Cósmico Homestead: www.riocosmico.org
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