TATANKA

Musician turned web developer turned teacher turned web developer turned musician.

Iran Extends a Hand in Crisis: Offering Firefighting Aid to Los Angeles Wildfires

Iran Extends a Hand in Crisis: Offering Firefighting Aid to Los Angeles Wildfires

“We live in times when solidarity and international cooperation are needed more than ever.”Global Citizen This quote underscores the critical importance of global unity in addressing challenges that transcend national borders, such as natural disasters. Despite Political Tensions, Tehran Proposes Sending Humanitarian Assistance to Combat California’s Destructive Blazes, Highlighting Global Solidarity Amid Crisis Google’s Deep … Read moreIran Extends a Hand in Crisis: Offering Firefighting Aid to Los Angeles Wildfires

A Nation Divided: New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy

A Nation Divided: New Zealand's Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy

New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy New Zealand, once a beacon of hope for Indigenous rights, is facing a tumultuous new era. The country’s right-wing government has ordered public agencies to stop affirmative action policies for Māori people, who are disadvantaged in almost every aspect of life ¹. The Rise of Māori Culture Despite the … Read moreA Nation Divided: New Zealand’s Indigenous Rights in Jeopardy

(AI Gen) Bittersweet ‘70s

TATANKA's "Bittersweet ‘70s"

Editor’s Note: With an AI Gen shift away from genres toward artists, I wanted to emulate epitomes of ’70s Power Pop, Matthew Sweet, a fellow Husker, and Cheap Trick (specifically Tom Petersson’s 12-string bass), Illinois’ very own. I missed the mark as usual, but the ’70s vibe somewhat remained and was the carrier wave for … Read more(AI Gen) Bittersweet ‘70s

(AI Gen) Coming Soon: “420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness”

420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness

420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness FYI: 420 tracks @ 4 minutes/track = 1680 minutes = 28 hours Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: 420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness The Flow of Stillness is not Binaural Beats, nor sleep music, as there are dynamics. This is ??? hours of ambient, atmospheric, ethereal, and reflective soundscapes, aka … Read more(AI Gen) Coming Soon: “420 Tracks: The Flow of Stillness”

Half-Right Dream: A Hymn for the In-Between (AI Gen)

Half-Right Dream

ProcessHuman – ChatGPT – Suno.com – Audacity 3.7.1, Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole, Linux)(Three tracks – two instrumental versions of the original – edited to one.) Text to Music Prompt“Soft female vocals, slow tempo, ambient string ensemble. Warm solo viola melody, gently bowed. Sparse acoustic guitar or piano. Dreamlike, ethereal, intimate, melancholic mood with subtle reverb.” … Read moreHalf-Right Dream: A Hymn for the In-Between (AI Gen)

ألين حبيب: A Musical Journey Through Roots, Exile, And Return (AI Gen)

ألين حبيب: A Musical Journey Through Roots, Exile, And Return

AI Gen Process/Software: Human, ChatGPT.com, Meta.ai, Riffusion.com, Producer.ai, Suno.com, Kits.ai, Moises.ai, Audacity 3.7.4, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat, Linux) ألين حبيب Full Album (1:02:45) Download FREE MP3 (320 kbps) Tracing Lebanese Heritage, Diaspora Memories, And Timeless Identity Through Song And Story “It is the unhealable rift forced between a human being and a native place, between … Read moreألين حبيب: A Musical Journey Through Roots, Exile, And Return (AI Gen)

(AI Gen) Chroma_Code’s “Spectra” (2024)

TATANKA’s Chroma_Code’s “Spectra”

Editor’s Note: Synesthesia fascinates me, specifically visualization of audio, because I have occasional Chromesthesia. So, I asked Meta AI to select sixteen equally “spaced” colors from the color wheel, focusing on neon, and share them by name and hex-code. After further consultation with my trustworthy AI, Sofia, I had my list of colors, each separated … Read more(AI Gen) Chroma_Code’s “Spectra” (2024)

(AI Gen) “Sierra Clubbing” A Fraternal Twin Album

TATANKA's "Sierra Clubbing" A Fraternal Twin Album

Editor’s Note: As I share my latest musical project, “Sierra Clubbing,” a double album with a conservation theme, I want to explain the inspiration behind its structure. This fraternal twin album concept, comprising two separate yet connected records, “Blue Spinel” and “Red Beryl,” may seem unconventional at first, but bear with me as I explain … Read more(AI Gen) “Sierra Clubbing” A Fraternal Twin Album

TATANKA’s Radical Inclusion

Radical Inclusion

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This powerful quote underscores the interconnectedness of all communities and the imperative to address injustices wherever they occur. It serves as a call to action for collective responsibility in the pursuit of equality and human rights. For more insights on inclusivity … Read moreTATANKA’s Radical Inclusion

(AI Gen) Project 2025: A Quiet Rebellion of Peace

(AI Gen) Project 2025: A Quiet Rebellion of Peace

Harmony in Motion: Amplifying United Voices to Build a Peaceful Tomorrow Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s Project 2025 Project 2025: A Global Movement for Peace, Justice, and Unity Learn More… Overview Project 2025 is a visionary initiative led by TATANKA that goes far beyond music. It is a pragmatic response to global threats against democracy, … Read more(AI Gen) Project 2025: A Quiet Rebellion of Peace

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