Best Mother of Ra Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 13 Isabelle Beresford - Entering The Mystery 50:20

1h ago50:20

50:20

Isabelle Beresford - Izzi has been connecting with the archetypal energies of Egypt for a number of years through her meditation and dream practice. She does reading for others around which of these wider energies they are connected to and are expressing through them, as well as past life influences. Mythology is also interwoven through her work as…

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"Time is a Mother" with Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher 40:01

38m ago40:01

40:01

Our final episode of the podcast is a conversation between co-creators Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher on the eve of the final show, reflecting on the culmination of their vision for the world premiere of The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance. They highlight unforgettable moments in the premiere at Christ Church Neighborhood House and share wha…

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"Something that Simmers" 21:09

27d ago21:09

21:09

In this episode, we chat with the cast of the Re-Emancipation of Social Dance show about their process of devising their individual sections of the show. Initiated by prompts from Raja, the dancers sit down together after their first rehearsal in early 2024 and reflect on their creative process thus far. Germaine gets into the musical inspirations …

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“Emancipate corporeality, material existence, the human condition” with Vitche Boul-Ra 27:20

2M ago27:20

27:20

In this episode, host Raja Feather Kelly talks with Vitche-Boul Ra, a self-described transhumanist and folk theurgist. Coming from a background in sculpture, Ra's practice as a choreographer and dancer involves pulling things apart, putting things back together, and making something out of nothing. In this episode, Ra and Raja ponder questions like…

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"Emancipate Us" with Nikki Powerhouse and Mark "Metal" Wong 45:44

2M ago45:44

45:44

This week we're joined by poet, performer, dancer and educator Nikki Powerhouse and Mark Wong aka Metal, a breaker, teaching artist and arts administrator. Nikki and Mark sit down to discuss how Philly's nightlife scene has fed their practice as dancers. From house clubs and queer spaces like The Nile to break dance battles at events like West Phil…

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"Emancipate hearts" with Lela Aisha Jones 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

Lela Aisha Jones is a movement performance artist, community-based curator/organizer, inter-arts interdisciplinary collaborator, and embodied researcher. Lela, Raja and Yolanda first collided in divine order during a brunch in Philadelphia. Now a member of The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance ensemble, Lela talks about coming to Philly via New York …

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Episode 12: Alastair Blain - The Poet 32:54

3M ago32:54

32:54

Alastair Euan Blain is an award-winning Scottish painter, capturing the wild untamed beauty of his native countryside. A poet in the true sense of this word, he paints poetry onto the canvas as well as through verbal and written story telling. His deep connection and love of the land began during his formative years spent in rural Strathgryffe. Ala…

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Episode 11: Gabrielle McAllan - The Dragon Mother 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

Episode 11: Gabrielle McAllan – The Dragon Mother Gabrielle is French native and now calls the Highlands of Scotland home. Brought there by her previous career as a chiropractor, Gabrielle met a special Scot who is a forester - and now her husband. Together they embarked on a relationship with the ancient birch forests through their tapping busines…

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“Emancipate a sense of wonder and play” with Germaine Ingram 28:09

4M ago28:09

28:09

“Recovered” lawyer, archivist, choreographer, and dancer, Germaine Ingram is a cultural force in Philadelphia. Germaine was involved with ODUNDE’s Hucklebuck to Hip Hop African American Social Dance project in the 1990s, a critical reference for The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance. Now in her seventies, Germaine takes listeners through the lineage …

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“Unearth what is already here” with Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher 21:06

4M ago21:06

21:06

Where did the idea for The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance come from? This episode is a behind the scenes dip into archival audio from “day one” of the project. Co-creators Raja Feather Kelly and Yolanda Wisher sit down to discuss why Philadelphia is a special case study when it comes to social dance. The two artists talk about what it means to pra…

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The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast Trailer 1:06

4M ago1:06

1:06

Welcome to The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance podcast, a prelude to the world premiere of an immersive dance-theater experience created by renowned choreographer and director Raja Feather Kelly, with Philadelphia’s finest poet, Yolanda Wisher. Listen in as 5 multifaceted dancers tell the evolving story of social dance and the impact that it’s had …

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Episode 10: Prue Rustean, Earth Altering - The Alchemist 38:45

6M ago38:45

38:45

In Episode 10 – The Alchemist, Iris chats to Prue Rustean of Earth Altering. Prue is an Australian earth artist based in Bundjalung Country, NSW. Prue shares her story of being diagnosed with chronic illness which had her bed ridden and how earth artistry and reconnecting to nature became a tool on her healing journey. If you are interested in lear…

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Episode 9: Raymond Tarpey - The Shaman & The Skull 56:51

10M ago56:51

56:51

In Episode 9 – The Shaman & The Skull Iris speaks to Raymond Tarpey a world renowned Linguist, Shaman and Mayan Astrologer as well as Guardian of one of the 13 Crystal Skulls – Earthkeeper. Raymond shares the story of being asked to be the Guardian of Earthkeeper on 11/11/11 and how his life has changed since then. Raymond is a leading authority on…

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Episode 8: Jennifer Walker - The Light Body 45:43

10M ago45:43

45:43

In Episode 8 – The Light Body, Jennie and Iris chat about their recent visit to sacred sites in Perthshire, Scotland. Jennie shares her experiences growing up as an empath, being a Lightbody and the legend of the family property Baldragon. Jennie is a mother and grandmother, medicine woman and author. Jennie sees clients for one to one crystal sess…

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Episode 7: Kelly Dalby - The Fight 40:04

10M ago40:04

40:04

In Episode 7 – The Fight, Kelly Dalby shares her inspirational story as an advocate for her mum within the aged care and medical systems. Kelly is a Holistic Counsellor, trained in Mindbody Medicine, Mental Health, Somatic Therapy as well as a range of movement and spiritual modalities. Kelly regularly facilitates women’s events and retreats in Wes…

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Episode 6: Dr Anthony Rafferty - A Gift to the World 42:45

11M ago42:45

42:45

In Episode 6 – A Gift to the World, Iris chats to Dr Anthony Rafferty about his experience of their recent UK pilgrimage, how his past environmental and conservation work has played a role in what has come forward as his soul's calling and the bigger picture of their work together including the upcoming US pilgrimage and beyond. Tony is a qualified…

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Episode 5: Chrissie Fire Mane - The Artist 41:52

11M ago41:52

41:52

Episode 5: Chrissie Firemane – The Artist In Episode 5 Iris chats to Chrissie Charley "Fire Mane" founder of The MANA Movement. Chrissie is an Australian artist, ceremonialist, medicine woman and mother. She shares her experience of her first "chance" visit to Peru and the subsequent invitation from the Q’eros wisdom keepers to act as a bridge and …

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HOODOO CAST - Episode 7: Race and Hoodoo - Etymology of Black, Race, African, Akan and America 1:11:40

11M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

HOODOO CAST - Episode 7: Race and Hoodoo - Etymology and Cosmology of Black, Race, African, Akan and America HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America In this special solo episode Odwirafo examines the reality that Hoodoo as Akan Ancestral Religion is open to Black people exclusively. Any non-Black individ…

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Episode 4: Sananda Kryst, Pleiadian Portal - Writing a Whole New Book 46:55

1y ago46:55

46:55

In Episode 4 Sananda Kryst of Pleiadian Portal and Iris chat about Stargates and their experiences in Greece and Australia. Sananda also talks into name changes, being on the spiritual fast-track, personal relationships, her nomadic journey, energetic ripple effects and honoring the self. The interview is encoded with high frequency and includes li…

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HOODOO CAST - Ep. 6: Akan origin of the Goofer (Goofah) Doctor, Goofer Dust in Hoodoo and the Seven Spiritual Senses 53:17

1y ago53:17

53:17

HOODOO CAST - Episode 6: Akan origin of the Goofer Doctor, Goofer Dust in Hoodoo and the Seven Spiritual Senses HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America In this special solo episode Odwirafo elucidates the Akan Komfo (Okomfo) as the origin of the Goofah (Goofer) Doctor and Goofah Dust in Hoodoo. The lingu…

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Episode 3: Renée-Star Johnson - The Walk-In from Golden Atlantis 36:59

1y ago36:59

36:59

In the third episode of Becoming Iris, Renée-Star Johnson shares her experiences as a Walk-In, working in the Halls of Amenti and the Akashic records, her time in Golden Atlantis, the fall of Atlantis and loops connecting to the current day. From the UK, Renée-Star is a high frequency ascension master, healer and akashic records teacher and guide a…

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Episode 1: Yana Saint LéVie - The Lights in the Sky 59:32

1y ago59:32

59:32

In the first episode of Becoming Iris, Yana Saint LéVie, Canandian artist and writer shares candidly about her UFO encounters, childhood trauma, military background, offworld attributes and finding herself. Iris was inspired to interview people that have had an impact on her own awakening and ascension journey as well as sharing her own story throu…

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Episode 2: Tara Aldridge - Truth Feels Like A Memory 45:51

1y ago45:51

45:51

Tara Aldridge is an intuitive channel, energy alchemist, yoga and meditation teacher, weaver of sacred ceremony and mother of three. She has spent the last 10 years creating healing journeys, ceremony, classes, courses, retreats & events to guide others inwards and hold space for them to heal, awaken and remember. In Episode 2 - Truth Feels Like A …

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HOODOO CAST - Episode 5: Akan Ritual Specialists as Hoodoo People: Oduyefo, Odunsinfo, Odumafo, Odutofo 40:39

1y ago40:39

40:39

HOODOO CAST - Ep. 5: Akan Ritual Specialists as Hoodoo People: Oduyefo, Odunsinfo, Odumafo, Odutofo HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America In this special solo episode Odwirafo elucidates the linguistic, cosmological and ritual identity of four classes of Akan ritual practitioners: Oduyefo, Odunsinfo, O…

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HOODOO CAST - Ep 4: Hoodoo Religious Exemption from Vaccine Mandates and Ritual Offerings Ft. Mama Kandice 1:22:52

1y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

HOODOO CAST - Ep 4: Hoodoo Religious Exemption from Vaccine Mandates and Ritual Offerings Ft. Mama Kandice HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America Odwirafo is back in Washington DC to dialogue with Mama Kandice - Artist, Digital Photographer, Certified Instructor in traditional North African Dance and He…

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HOODOO CAST - Episode 3: Okraguare: Soul-washing (head-cleansing) and Mental Health in Hoodoo Ft. Nijma Esad 1:19:18

1y ago1:19:18

1:19:18

HOODOO CAST - Episode 3: Okraguare: Soul-washing (head-cleansing) and Mental Health in Hoodoo Ft. Nijma Esad HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America Odwirafo is in Washington DC to dialogue with Nijma Esad, line producer and narrator for the upcoming documentary film Takes a Village: Trauma, Triggered, T…

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HOODOO CAST - Episode 2: Old Black Belt Hoodoo Ft. Dr. Katrina Hazzard 1:44:33

1y ago1:44:33

1:44:33

HOODOO CAST - Episode 2: Old Black Belt Hoodoo Ft. Dr. Katrina Hazzard HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America Odwirafo travels to Philadelphia to dialogue with Dr. Katrina Hazzard, author of Mojo Workin': The Old African-American Hoodoo System. Her work is the first to document the transformation of Hoo…

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FUNKY HOT GRITS AND GROOVE ON THE SIDE 59:37

1y ago59:37

59:37

ADI OASIS - DUMPALLTHEGUNS ESTER RADA - BAZI IDA NIELSEN - PHONGDOLLA JUDITH HILL - YOU GOT THE RIGHT THING THE HEAVY - PUT THE HURT ON ME ANA POPOVIC - FLICKER `N FLAME KIM MANNING - I AM GOOD PEOPLE THE DIASONICS - LES CORNICHONS FUSION FUNK FOUNDATION - COME ON IN THE DU-RITES - LIFE IS A CHITLIN CIRCUIT GECKO TURNER - UN LIMON EN LA CABEZA /BON…

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TWO HOURS OF SOUL, PERCUSSIONS, FUNK AND SPOKEN WORDS! 2:00:49

1+ y ago2:00:49

2:00:49

NIKKI GIOVANNI - INTROSPECTION SARAH WEBSTER FABIO - BOSS SOUL GIL-SCOTT HERON - THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED THE LAST POETS - ON THE SUBWAY BAMA THE VILLAGE POET - I GOT SOUL LIGHTNIN` ROD - GRIT`S DEN NIKKI GIOVANNI - THE WAY I FEEL WANDA ROBINSON - PARTING IS SUCH CAMILLE YARBOROUGH - DREAM/PANIC/SONNY BOY THE RIP-OFF MAN/LITTLE SALLY TH…

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HOODOO CAST: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America - Trailer 1:00

1+ y ago1:00

1:00

HOODOO CAST Trailer: Podcast for Authentic Hoodoo - Akan Ancestral Religion in North America Podcast curated by Odwirafo Weekly podcast - Streaming on all platforms HOODOO CAST is a podcast for authentic Hoodoo, which is Akan Ancestral Religion in North america. Hoodoo is not an "amalgamation of various African traditions" combined with pseudo-nati…

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HOODOO CAST - Episode 1: Hoodoo and Voodoo - Ft. Voodoo Queen Kalindah Laveaux and Odwirafo 2:54:58

1+ y ago2:54:58

2:54:58

HOODOO CAST - Episode 1: Hoodoo and Voodoo - Ft. Voodoo Queen Kalindah Laveaux and Odwirafo Special from our eighth annual AKYISAN: Ancestral Religious Reversion Conference Our eighth annual conference was a special occasion wherein we livestream our event presentations from New Orleans. Odwirafo Kwesi Ra Nehem Ptah Akhan and Voodoo Queen Kalindah …

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Habit New Year 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

33:18

There can be so much pressure to start something new simply becasue the year is new. Think about this... Do you really have to have a New Year's resolution if you are happy with your current habits and practices? My answer, Hell no! In this episode I'm sharing with y'all 5 established habits that I'm taking with me into the New Year. Get rolled up …

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Do Not Buy Insignia Products 0:29

1+ y ago0:29

0:29

Basically their products and customer service suck. So just move on to other products.

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My First Sermon 5:05

1+ y ago5:05

5:05

I am officially ordained. I actually have been for 2 months. I hope you enjoy.

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Blame It On The Nostalgia 23:08

2y ago23:08

23:08

Get comfy and roll up with be while I give my thoughts as a nerdy Black girl who sees a pattern of dispicable behavior come from too many fandoms in the name of nostalgia.

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Shame The Devil: The Truth pt.1 2:15

2y ago2:15

2:15

I hope this poem is therapeutic for someone, because it d*mn sure was for me. *Apologies for the delay. Unfortunately we had TWO beautiful spirits transition in our family last week*. I love you Omar Wilson and Roger Reeves.

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Our Real Bad Experience at Real Good Smokehouse 9:12

2y ago9:12

9:12

I don't write or create videos/podcasts like this unless I have to. But next time, the people of color who chose to eat at that establishment will get treated with respect by the owner. The video can be found on my YouTube channel: Planet Ra.

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No Child Left Behind 2:58

2y ago2:58

2:58

Kanye West

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Unsolicited 35:32

2y ago35:32

35:32

I'm rolling up and sparking up while I give my experience of dealing with a life full off unsolicited comments or advice from folks who don't matter. Also, take a step into the past with me to understand the spiritual importance behind why I like to get my nails done. I'm touching on the importance of choice in regards to the news around Roe Vs. Wa…

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For Your Listening Pleasure (Currently On Repeat): Save Yourself by Rexx Life Raj 3:16

2y ago3:16

3:16

The Universe had been on point lately with all this inspiration just appearing before me.

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Garnet, Hematite & Starkeisha 7:39

2y ago7:39

7:39

Staying Grounded and learning through the beautiful short film, Starkeisha.

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The Definition of Good 23:40

2y ago23:40

23:40

I looked up the definition of GOOD to make sure my goals of being a good person are in process OR are attainable. I needed a text book definition since most people act like being a good human is one of the hardest things on this planet to do. 👽

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Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 32:16

2y ago32:16

32:16

It's been over a year since I've been at the mic, and I'm thrilled to be back. Since it's been a awhile, this episode is dedicated to getting us reacquainted. Roll up and relax with me as I get prepared for all summer has to offer while strolling down memory lane.

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In Reference to (Some) Latinos Not Wanting Black People In Their Families 3:20

2y ago3:20

3:20

I'm over it.

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I Was Hit By a Car Last Monday 17:32

2+ y ago17:32

17:32

I'm still in the hospital. But here's an update 💚

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(For You) I Was Not Born 1:56

2+ y ago1:56

1:56

I was inspired to write this at about 5am. Today I chose to change my life forever...and I am forever liberated. See the video on my YouTube Channel: Planet Ra

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NFT Situation ✔️ 0:30

2+ y ago0:30

0:30

My apologies, I meant to post this weeks ago. But basically, I researched A LOT and figured it out. https://opensea.io/planet_ra

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HELP! NFT's!!! CRYPTO WALLETS!! DIGITAL ART! OH MY!... PLEASE HELP! 14:33

2+ y ago14:33

14:33

If you've never shared one of my videos before, please let this be the one. If you know ANYONE who knows about NFTs and selling digital art, I beg of you. please send them this video. I don't UNDERSTAND WHAT IM DOING WRONG...and it's kinda draining me-- and I need every ounce of my energy. Sharing is caring. I love you and thank you in advance…

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Passing (Reaction) 1:01

2+ y ago1:01

1:01

Um...it was actually really good just unexpected and NOT predictable--which is refreshing.

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Astroworld:This Story Has Been Haunting Me 11:47

2+ y ago11:47

11:47

The Astro World Tragedy. This was from my YouTube video hence the pauses in the audio. If you would like to see footage please go to Planet Ra on YouTube. Thank you...and thank you for listening.

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