Sounds of Blackness members discuss their favorite memories

Опубликовано 28 октября 2022, 0:22

Channeling the ancestor energy of Mother Africa, Minneapolis-St. Paul ensemble Sounds of Blackness visit The Current studios to perform a 3-song set and interview with Local Show host Diane. Now more than 51 years old, this 3x Grammy award winning group directed by Gary Hines has influenced and inspired people all over the world, "led by the grace of God”.

The non-profit ensemble is not limited to any single genre, just purely the sounds of “blackness”, which includes jazz, R&B, gospel, blues, hymnals, rock ‘n roll, and soul. Hear lyrical themes of racial justice, optimism, hope, faith and healing sung by 12 of their usual 23-person chorus. Sounds of Blackness also includes an 11-piece band, which pre-recorded the backing tracks provided for the in-studio session.

Director – Gary Hines
Ensemble Members (from right to left) – Kadejsha Kibble, Tasha Prince, Carrie Harrington, Melody Doyle, Jamecia Bennett, Breann Star, Ayenna Davis, Bridget Dawkins, Reginald Haney, Rodney Patrick Fair, Len Jones

Credits
Host/Producer – Diane
Guests – Sounds of Blackness
Video – Eric Xu Romani
Camera Operators – Elizabeth Iverson
Audio – Evan Clark
Graphics – Natalia Toledo

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