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Leah Harris, aka DharmaMama, is a spoken word artivist residing in Washington, DC. Her debut EP, "Take Refuge," is a project eight years in the making, beginning from her days as an awakening political poet bearing witness to life in Washington, DC in the wake of the 2nd Palestinian Intifada, September 11, 2001 and the Second Gulf War. "Take Refuge" is flavored with eclectic Middle Eastern, hip-hop, rock, go-go, reggae, and jazz influences. The album poignantly chronicles her legacy as the daughter of two people labeled with 'severe mental illness,' both of whom died very young as a result of toxic treatments and shattered dreams, leaving her an orphan at the age of 30. The album also reflects her own journey of liberation from psychiatric oppression, and her experiences as an artist, activist, and single mother. It is an album filled with righteous rage, but it also brims over with faith in the possibility that a more just, humane, and peaceful world is within our grasp. Leah's work h
Genre: Spoken Word: Poetry
Release Date: 2009
Take Refuge
Leah Harris
Record Label: Leah Harris
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3. Take Refuge 3:54 + MP3 $0.99
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6. When I Die 4:00 + MP3 $0.99
7. Where R U? 1:58 + MP3 $0.99
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9. Superhero Mama 2:57 + MP3 $0.99
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Take refuge – written and composed by leah harris
Produced by leah harris and bomani armah (notarapper.com)

this album is dedicated to my parents, guardian angels, casualties of psychiatric oppression, felled too young; sami g., child of my spirit and flesh who will always be the most important man in my life. this album is also dedicated to
the youth being locked up and drugged against their will. may they find liberty and love. may we collectively build a culture of human rights, a world that does not drive people to madness, a world that is safe to go mad in. may we each honor what it means to be fully human.

May all beings be at peace, may all beings be happy and free.

Join the movement for human rights and simple justice:

usnusp.org
stopforcenow.org
psychrights.org
mindfreedom.org
cafety.org
theopalproject.org
ushrnetwork.org
theicarusproject.net

my enduring gratitude to the following people who
supported me, loved me, and believed in me unconditionally:
yael f., laila s., laurie b., shahid b., jake l., shando,
sarah b., oryx c., alix o., will h., jim g., natalie i., tina m.,
laura p., laura z., darby p., laura z., rana t., suga mama,
Lauren 10E, jon a., can t., nader u., & so many more...

many thanks also to the national empowerment center
for the support & encouragement! www.power2u.org
*“let the revolution begin” myra kovary, human rights activist

cover photo credit: john aldam

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