Here are some thoughts and musings about how these tracks came to be ...

OPENING: The pouring of libations … a knock on a door … and the world of TapRoots is opened. In Ifa, Elegba is fed and honored first before any ceremony can begin. Now, the making of this CD had a certain ceremonial quality to it, and as such, I knew that I wanted to open it with a song for Elegba. Elegba is the Orisha of choices, of doors opening onto new possibilities, of keys (which you can hear jingling in the background of the bata exit), and communication, among other things. He is the trickster that will trip you up just so you can learn a va...

Hi all. The TapRoots CD is officially DONE and ready to be released into the world! Check it out on the Media page for download. Please let me know what you think and help spread the word far and wide. A lot of love went into this music, so sit back, relax, and immerse yourself into the magical world of TapRoots.

Be sure to check back here from time to time to get updates, musings, stories and more. I hope to put the liner notes up on this blog, and let you know some of the stories behind some of the music on the CD. But for now ... I need to get this website up and running! <3

Welcome everyone! The TapRoots site is now LIVE and on the web! Come here for all of your TapRoots news, music, lyrics, tour dates, videos, publicity and more. I'm looking forward to keeping y'all posted with how things are progressing with this project. Be sure to tell your friends about the CD, this site, and how to stay connected to the TapRoots movement!