Sounds of Blackness — I Believe / We are The Drum (Live for The Current)

Опубликовано 28 октября 2022, 14:26

Channeling ancestor energy of Mother Africa, Minneapolis-St. Paul ensemble Sounds of Blackness performed a stellar, uplifting three-song set for The Current. Now more than 51 years old, the three-time Grammy-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, and incorporates jazz, R&B, gospel, blues, hymnals, rock ‘n’ roll, and soul. Hear lyrical themes of racial justice, optimism, hope, faith, and healing sung in this session 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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