Please check out these earlier Sirius Posts about the Sirius Star System, Sirius Musical Goddess Page and the Sirius Viewing Guide…There are a few other posts about Sirius, waiting for you at
Sirius Rising at tchiya.com
Sirius Rising and Dog Days of Summer
Sirius Rising 2014
Blue Lotus Speaks: Sirius Culmination 2015 Reflections on 30 Years of Living with Trauma and Assault
( I need to re-upload many of the images from these older posts….apologies.)
Then join me on Saturday December 31st at 11pm CT. After the Music/Ritual, go outside at Midnight for a breathtaking experience. Or, if you live on the East Coast, follow the instructions in the Viewing Guide, starting at 11pm ET, then step outside and listen to the music while you are viewing the Sirius Culmination! If you live on the West Coast, you will be very well prepared for your Midnight Observance…
Spot Sirius in the New Year Sky
Simply step outdoors on New Year’s Eve as local midnight approaches, then look toward the south and you’ll easily see the brightest star, Sirius, which is also known as the “Dog Star” or “New Year Star.”
This year, the Moon won’t interfere at all, as the thin, waning crescent drifts below the horizon before sunset on New Year’s Eve.
Sirius stands at its very highest around midnight on New Year’s Eve. How high up it floats depends on your location; the more south you are located, the higher in the sky Sirius will appear.
- From most of the United States, Sirius will be about one third of the way up the sky from the horizon. From the southernmost places, like Miami, Florida, it’s about half way up the sky. From Canada and most of Europe, it will appear quite low.
- If you do live in southern Florida or Texas, look below the dog star. Just 10° above the horizon stands Canopus, the sky’s second brightest star. Canopus is invisible from the rest of the U.S.and also never rises for people in Europe and Canada. But for those far, far south, it clears the horizon and, like the Dog Star, stands highest at midnight just as the year begins.
If you look for the sky’s brightest star, and are still not sure, here’s a can’t-miss solution:
https://www.almanac.com/see-brightest-star-sirius-new-years-day
- Just look for the most recognizable constellation, Orion. Now look for the three stars of Orion’s belt. Follow the angle of the belt downward as it points toward bright Sirius.
Canopus? As in Canopic Jar? Hmmmmm….
Hotep!
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“Her music is rooted in Roots Reggae, Traditional Native American, Afro Brazilian and Afro Cuban music, a blend of Indigenous and Contemporary world rhythms I call “Reggae Fusion Jazz”- says Sirron Kyles, General Manager at HousTone Records.
Tchiya is a student of several languages, “I can order dinner and get around town in many places!”-she jokes. Many different languages are featured in songs on this CD. “Often referred to as the Island’s Robert Flack because of her soft vocal style, but similarities to Sade and Esperanza Spalding, a mild Erykah Badu, Sun Ra because of Tchiya’s fondness for unique instrumental arrangements, and of course Bob Marley because of her oneness messages which are always featured in her song lyrics”- says Marc Gordon Entertainment Editor, Waiting Room, USA Magazine. (read more)
Tchiya Amet El Maat
Awakening to the beauty of her journey, Tchiya Amet, singer, songwriter & keyboard artist, shares her sweet sounds and lyrical reflections with the rhythms of reggae, world and celestial music.
Roots
Chicago, IL Born August 5th, 1961 and raised as a young girl on the South side of Chicago, Il., Tchiya’s interests were as diverse as her cultural heritage. Her rich background resembles a patchwork quilt with the golden thread of spirit connecting each facet of her life.
Affinities
Tchiya has First Nations Roots: Moor, Cherokee/Tsalagi, Creole, and Blackfoot. She is contemporary Urban Indigenous Woman, which is complemented by her core ties with mother-nature and her close affinity to the land, water, animals, cosmos and spirit. She is comfortable in the remoteness of the countryside, the depths of a lush jungle or on stage at metropolitan nightclubs soothing the hearts and souls of those within listening range. In essence, her gifts of lyricism, music and performance manifest in every fiber of her being and allows her roots to reach the now, the then and the will be… (read more)
The Music of Tchiya Amet can be experienced in a variety of ways:
Reggae Band: Original LIVE Reggae Reggae and also, Reggae Fusion Jazz
Featuring Ancient Teachings from the Four Directions, combined with contemporary rhythms.
Tchiya Amet on Keys and Vocals, Hiram Broyls on Bass, Adam Zanolini on Sax and Flute, Chris Paquette on Percussion, and Tim “Cream” Jones on Guitar.
Medicine Wheel Music: Native Reggae Band or Acoustic, Solo Performance, Indigenous Medicine Music, chants, hand drums, shakers, etc. Healing Wisdom
Celestial Folk Music, Edutainment with emphasis on the Culture and legend of the Star Nations from the 4 Directions. with slide show presentation about many Star Nations cultures, cosmology, star charts, etc.
Ancient African Adorations: Kemetic (Ancient African Egyptian) Devotional World Music, based on Teachings of Kemet, with the goal of Being Enlightened in Every Moment. Relaxing, peaceful, healing, educational, inspiring, and enlightening. Features slide show, solo (Kemetic Harp, String Instruments and various African Drums and other Instruments) and also with Band performances.
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Contact Tchiya
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For Booking Inquiries, contact Milky Way Records and Productions at 773-571-1591 or email amet13 at tchiya.com
]]>Join Us Every Second Saturday at the Silver Room in Hyde Park, Chicago 6-8 pm
JANUARY 22. 2019
Be sure to mark your calendar for FEBRUARY 23, 2019 for a night of Live SPIRITUAL Music. A Night of LIVE Music that is Created to Raise Awareness, Raise Vibrations, Promote Wellness, and Lead Us All to Enlightenment. Original Organic Music.
The Evening begins with Ancient African Adorations, Devotional World Music from Kemet. Based on Scriptures and Teachings from the Pert M Heru (Book of Coming Forth By Day also known as Egyptian Book of the Dead) and the Temple of Aset. Arit uses mostly tradtitional or hand held instruments, along with chanting and singing. A few songs will be performed with her Band.
Set 2 will feature Cosmic Jazz Improv with SuRa and the Side Pocket Experience.
Celebrated artist and master drummer Sura Dupart leads an eclectic free ensemble focusing on healing and deepening our relationship with the Creator.
Sura (pronounced Soo-Rah) Dupart is one of Chicago’s most accomplished sculptors and has been performing musica for over 50 years. Dupart joined the AACM in mid 1960s and deepened his practice with Atu Harold Murray’s Sun Drummer. Since then, Dupart has studied drumming practices and traditions from Africa, the Diaspora, and the south side of Chicago. He currently performs with his SidePocket Experience as well as the Participatory Music Coalition. Joining him are the legendary Soji Adebayo on keys; the unstoppable Santez on t. sax and saxello; trumpeter Curtis Black; Dr. Adam Zanolini on double bass, flute, and s. sax; Tchiya Amet vocalist; and dancer Althea Teamer.
“Before Music was used for entertainment it was used as a primary source of healing and a sublime connection to the divine. My strongest desire is to continue to perfect my art as well as my music and to become more of a spiritual link to god.” – Sura Dupart
Sura Dupart – Drums
Soji Adebayo – Keyboard
Curtis Black – Trumpet
Arit aka Tchiya Amet – Voice
Althea Teamer – Dance
Santez – Saxophone
Dr. Adam Zanolini – bass, sax flute
SPIRITUAL MUSIC LIVE!
Set 3 will feature the Original Reggae Fiusion Jazz of Tchiya Amet: Roots Reggae, Cosmic, Celestial, Native, Jazzy, Soulful, Spiritual, Global, Multicultural, Sirius, Galactic. Edutainment. All of the Above.
Tchiya Amet has been a Reggae and World Music Performing Artist for over 30 years. During this time, her musical expressions have reflected her Spiritual Journey: first gaining knowledge of both her Native Ancestral Roots and knowledge of the Self, documented with the release of Rise Again Truth. With her second release, Black Turtle Island, she shared her experience as a Black Indigenous Woman of Turtle Island, ie, the Americas. With Celestial Folk Music, Tchiya was able to combine her love of the Star Nation Culture of Sirius with rhythms, and teachings of the Four Directions. She lovingly calls this collection her Cultural Astronomy PhD Dissertation! Recorded in Rio de Janeiro, with this album, Tchiya became known as a World Music Artist, reaching beyond the limitations of the Reggae scene. Her 2015 release Blue Lotus Speaks vol 1 Anpu The Opening, Tchiya introduces the spiritual world of Ancient Egyptian Yoga of Devotion to her fans. In the genre of Devotional World Music, her Ancient African Adorations are known to bring about Healing, Increase one’s Connection to Higher Self, cAlignment with Cosmic Forces, ie the Neteru, Ancestral Forces, as well as Powerful Transformations, leading all to Enlightenment. For more information, visit tchiya.com
The Haji Healing Salon is a wonderful space for healing and bringing forth enlightenment, and just may be the perfect home for this vibration of Sweet Sounds coming forth from Light Being Wellness and Milky Way Records and Productions. 746 E. 79th Street just west of Cottage Grove on 79th, on Chicago’s infamous South Side. Check out their awesome calendar of events. We love the Black Power Yoga Class on Saturday Risings, and can be seen there every 4th Saturday. KemeTones Mobile Clinic is there every Third Sunday performing Cosmic Sound Healing Sessions from 12-4 pm….
Tickets are available online at https://light-being-wellness-music.eventbrite.com
the cost is $13 in advance. $15 at the Door…..
PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO CASH ON PREMISES. There is limited seating, so get your ticket in advance. Lite Vegan Snacks will be served by the lovely and talented Via Rosa: again, no cash on site: CARD SALES ONLY!
Tchiya Amet aka Arit moved back to Chicago almost one year ago. This will her first Musical event in Chicago since making that move. At the Summer Solstice, Tchiya Amet Band traveled to Standing Rock for a Summer Solstice festival. In August, she began playing with SuRa and the Side Pocket Experience. Tchiya has performed her Reggae Music in Chicago a few times in the past, and this will be the first time presenting Ancient African Adorations in her Hometown. COME JOIN US!
Brought to you by Milky Way Records & Productions and the Light Being Wellness Center.
ONENESS
Tchiya Amet aka
Arit Neter S Mery Maati