Ma Said (Live)
The TOaG Quartet
Airship Laboratories Recording Studio
Richmond, CA
May 2019
Musicians:
Ricky Carter – Drums
DV Wright – Guitar, Live Effects
Matt Kelly – Trumpet
Benjamin Lee – Upright and Electric Bass
“The TOaG Quartet: Live at the Airship” is an 84-minute double album of all original music, recorded live in front of an audience at the premiere Airship Laboratories Recording Studio. Sparking the mind with truth, and moving the spirit with groove, our collective is one part working band and one part teaching ensemble.
This tune, Ma Said, is dedicated to the mothers/guardians/caretakers. The warriors of love who unflinchingly continue the struggles of their mothers, and their mothers before them. Like old grove trees, their roots are as deep as life itself, and often form the foundation of our lived experience. They are leaders, advocates, partners, sisters, listeners, caregivers, fighters, healers, and more… “To ignore how she got here, is to forget her story, and who we are because of it.” May we honor them, and stand as they taught us, too – facing evil head on with love.