Biography of Rickie Byars
The Lover
“I have done many things in the world; sat with some who are considered the greatest teachers of spirituality and human empowerment; I have traveled near and far with prestigious musicians, conducted great bands and directed one of the greatest choirs of an era… I have written many great songs that are sung throughout the world, raised great children who have given birth to beautiful children; I have done some pretty cool things and on top of all that, I still get to sing songs about Love to folks who will listen and perhaps be inspired to leave our world better than we found it. I love my life.”
Featured Events
Join our Annual RIGASA Summer Revival June 5 - 7
Kuumba In Motion seeks meaningful partnerships with cultural institutions, and Artists who share our commitment to community empowerment through creativity. Kuumba is partnering with 1440 Multiversity in Scotts Valley, CA (1440.org) who will host the Annual RIGASA Revival June 5 – 7, 2026. We share in 1440’s commitment to live well, love well. Consider partnering with our Arts non-profit; you can host a B-Hood Pop Up at your location, co-sponsor a Devotional series, or provide resources that amplify our mission. Let’s combine our strengths to deepen our community reach and provide sustainable wisdom.
Featured Events
Rickie Byars in Concert, Solid Grounds, Albuquerque, NM
RIGASA Summer Revival & Retreat 2026
Visit the B-hood!
Oh Let Me Sing in a Wholly Holy Way!
Rickie discovers the world on her own terms and brings incredibly talented musicians and singers who are brave enough to leap with her into a Devotional Zone of Joy.
The B-hood was born in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic protocols that stressed isolation. Rickie and her Devotional Band and Singers chose to not isolate but to gather and deliver joyful songs of praise and share their stories, too. They showed the healing power in gathering to sing Devotional Music by livestreaming their weekly programs which kept the spirits high for thousands of people. The B-hood is still buzzing with stories, songs and prayers that arise in their B-hood Sunday Devotionals which will move from weekly to monthly gatherings in 2023.
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B-hood Sunday Devotional at Aziz Gallerie, Los Angeles
B-hood Sunday Devotionals will continue through October at Aziz Gallerie....
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Blessed Always
Blessed Always, Blessed Always For the Arms of God surround...
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Jesus is Love!
I’d thrown Baby Jesus out with the proverbial Jingle Bells...
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