Podcast appearances and mentions of gary hines

The Sounds of Blackness founder Gary Hines chats with Sheletta about the Grammy Award winning group's annual Christmas show and the fun and importance of it all.

Born and raised in rural Hertfordshire, Aaron Liddard began his musical journey with the tuba, later exploring piano and guitar before finding his true passion for the saxophone. His early musical education under classical composer Nicholas Sackman and choral director Dr. Charlie Beale ignited his enthusiasm, but it was the Buntingford Jazz Club that truly inspired him. There, he experienced his first improvisation, captivated by the guitar mastery of Jim Mullen and the saxophone brilliance of Alan Skidmore.Aaron's artistic evolution flourished during a decade in Manchester, where he became a prominent figure in the local music scene, performing with up to 15 bands simultaneously. Highlights included his tenure with batucada ensemble Inner Sense and the formation of the Latin hip hop group Nylon Jungle. After moving to London, he caught the attention of Amy Winehouse's musical director, leading to a pivotal role in her band. His contributions included memorable performances on shows like "Later… with Jools Holland" and appearances in the video for the hit song "Rehab."Throughout his career, Aaron has maintained a deep love for jazz and blues, performing with artists like Beverley Knight and legendary figures such as Prince and Maceo Parker. He has also been a key member of The Stargazers and the Grammy-nominated Sugaray Rayford Band. In 2022, he released his debut solo album, Nylon Man, receiving critical acclaim and leading to a vibrant tour with his quintet, known for their engaging and inclusive performances. With a diverse musical background and a commitment to artistic excellence, Aaron Liddard continues to inspire audiences worldwide.https://www.aaronliddard.com__________Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault are celebrated figures in the music industry, known for their innovative radio show "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley," which has been a staple on the airwaves since 1982. As co-hosts, they have built a reputation for their creative air personalities and unwavering support for independent musicians. Their dedication to showcasing a diverse range of music has made them beloved by both listeners and artists alike.The duo's groundbreaking work caught the attention of none other than Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince, who featured their previous show, "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault," on his official website, NPGMusicClub.com. This honor marked them as the first radio show to receive such recognition, cementing their status as influential voices in the music world."Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" offers an eclectic mix of genres, including funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, Latin, and gospel. The show has hosted interviews with an impressive roster of renowned musicians, such as:Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Morris Hayes, Foley, Robin Duhe, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kirk Johnson, Tommy Barbarella, Gary Hines, Kat Dyson, Eric Person, actor Jeff Daniels, Junior Giscombe, John Scofield, EC Scott, John Blackwell, Mystic Bowie, and many others.https://www.musiciansreveal.com

Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with legendary ”Sounds of Blackness” musical director, Gary Hines, along with Rock the Cause's CEO, Scott Herold—to hear and discuss their powerful, inspiring voice-of-justice music and to reflect upon Martin Luther King, Jr. –

Abe talks with Gary Hines of Hines Ball Advisory Group about how the state of the hard market has impacted Insurance Agency acquisitions, valuations and perpetuation planning. Hines Ball is your resource partner for your agency's decisions about tomorrow: Perpetuation / M&A / Business Planning / Optimization / Valuation https://hinesball.com  

Hosts Laurie Fitz and Rick Bernardo visit with legendary “Sounds of Blackness” musical director, Gary Hines—to hear and discuss their inspiring, powerful voice-of-justice music. – www.SoundsofBlackness.org

Gary Hines, Founder of The Sounds of Blackness talks about Every After, a Broadway play in development on stage at the Ordway Theatre this weekend.

Peter Solomon spoke with Gary Hines, music director for the Grammy-winning Twin Cities ensemble Sounds of Blackness about their participation in a program called “Behind the Curtain: Ever After in Concert” The story is a developing musical, an extension of the Cinderella Story and incorporates historical figures like The Brothers Grimm and Leonardo Da Vinci. Performances are Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th at the Ordway Concert Hall. The show will also feature five Broadway actors and a fourteen-piece orchestra.

Peter Solomon spoke with Gary Hines, music director for the Grammy-winning Twin Cities ensemble Sounds of Blackness about their participation in a program called “Behind the Curtain: Ever After in Concert” The story is a developing musical, an extension of the Cinderella Story and incorporates historical figures like The Brothers Grimm and Leonardo Da Vinci. Performances are Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th at the Ordway Concert Hall. The show will also feature five Broadway actors and a fourteen-piece orchestra.

Gary D. Hines, Music Director and Producer of the 3-time, Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness. Pop, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Latin, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Ragtime, Classical and Gospel. Gary has recorded,performed, toured, written for and appeared with: Quincy Jones, Jimmy “Jam” Harris & Terry Lewis, Prince, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Johnny Gill, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Dolly Parton, Danny Glover and Jordin Sparks to name just a few. Gary has performed in every major city in the U.S.and, abroad in Africa, England, Holland, Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Jamaica, Martinique and The Bahamas - with Sounds of Blackness.Gary has also conducted countless Music Workshops, Seminars, Lecture-Demonstrations and Master Classes across the United States and internationally about the history, impact and evolution of African-American music and culture.Gary has been the recipient of such honors as a Grammy, International Time For Peace Award, Minnesota Music Academy Awards, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Award, Distinguished Citizen Award, Golden Scroll For The Promise of Greatness Award and, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from his Alma Mater Macalester College, St. Paul.Sounds of Blackness latest CD, "THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS" won a 2012 NAACP Image Awardwww.soundsofblackness.orgwww.musiciansreveal.com

Sounds of Blackness founder Gary Hines says the group's new song will wake up the country.

An obscure funk band founded by a group of Minneapolis teenagers in the early 1970s caused Minnesota's music scene to catch lightning in a bottle not once, but twice. Minnesota has served as home base for two globally recognized music powerhouses — Prince and his Paisley Park sound and the Flyte Tyme Studios' groove of Jimmy “Jam” Harris and Terry Lewis.The band Flyte Tyme was established in 1972. A pre-fame Prince was merely a player in it. The band's name was based on the song “Flight Time” by jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd. Flyte Tyme had a rotating cast for nearly a decade with acclaimed local artists who would go on to work as longtime collaborators and, at times, rivals.That list included the likes of Jellybean Johnson, Cynthia Johnson and Alexander O'Neal who rotated in and out as members. But, the keyboardist and bassist, a young Harris and Lewis, respectively, remained constant.  By the time 1980 rolled around, the band was done and Prince had assumed the mantle of king of the local music scene.“The Time” is a truncated version of “Flyte Tyme” and featured Harris and Lewis on keyboards and bass, respectively, and Morris Day on vocals.“Prince once said that the only band he ever feared was The Time,” said Christopher Fuller, co-founder of the Los Angeles-based Black Music Project, a group of artists and academics who promote the history of Black music as the story of America. “And, he was referring to The Time of Morris Day and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and he kind of saw them as a threat. I think that's part of the reason they got fired.”Sources dispute whether it was Prince or Day who fired them, but Harris and Lewis were fired from the band because they were in Atlanta producing music for another act and missed a flight time.The pair could have licked their wounds, founded a middling funk band and carried on. But, they decided to create a music studio in south Minneapolis and later in Edina with their earnings. Make great music and keep it coming Gary Hines spent 10 years as a staff producer for Flyte Tyme and topped the charts with his Flyte Tyme-produced group, “Sounds of Blackness.”When Hines first entered the nondescript building at 4330 Nicollet Avenue on Minneapolis' southside, he knew Harris and Lewis had created something special. “Walking in the door and it was like, ‘Oh, my God!',” he said. “Seeing their Grammys and the photos of artists they had worked with and the range of those artists, you know, Michael, Janet, Lionel Richie … and the groups, New Edition.”To Hines, it was like he was handed the keys to the kingdom.Hines was one of about 10 staff producers, including local artists Jellybean Johnson, Stokely Williams and Jeff Taylor who comprised Flyte Tyme's front line. Their mission was simple: make great music and keep it coming. “The producers would basically live at Flyte Tyme — 12 to 14 hours or more, pretty much daily,” said Hines. “It was part of the joy and the intensity. There was a sign at the entryway that read, ‘The only thing that smokes in this building is the music!'”One of the producers' duties was to screen incoming submissions, which came in the mail, through couriers or were handed directly to the producers. There were demos from unknowns and from celebrities like Dolly Parton. Every staff producer screened hundreds of CDs and cassettes each week. “Jam and Lewis were looking for at least a song a week from us,” Hines said. “It might be two weeks and sometimes it might be a couple in a week.”Besides screening demos for the next hit song, the producers were also writing, often for bands they fronted, Stokely Williams, for example, was lead singer for Mint Condition. The band recorded their hit “Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)” at Flyte Tyme's Edina studio in 1991. In 1992 the song peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 3 on Billboard's Hot R&B chart.Producers would also assist other projects in the pipeline. Whether it was through singing or playing, everyone was expected to contribute. “You were writing constantly, improving and honing your craft, obviously for their perusal, review and approval,” he said. “They were like ‘Don't not write. Write a bad song, but keep writing. Hone your craft.'”In its heyday, Flyte Tyme churned out 100 Billboard Top 10 songs; 16 Number One Hot 100 hits and 26 R&B Number One hits. That includes Janet Jackson's multi-platinum hit record “Control” which dropped in 1986.The process clearly worked. Imagine 1960s Detroit had spawned a trio of Berry Gordys, who then went on to create two Motowns. That was the late century Twin Cities music scene.But, Christopher Fuller says the Motown comparison is not as accurate as another.“Jimmy and Terry I think one would say they're closer to the Philly International [production studio] of Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff because basically those two were the Philly Sound. And, like Jimmy and Terry, they were songwriters, too. Not just producers,” he said.Fuller adds that unlike legendary Beatles producer George Martin, Jam and Lewis wrote or co-wrote many of the songs for the artists they worked with.Music created at Flyte Tyme reached audiences around the world.Hines remembers the chills he got touring with Sounds of Blackness when he first heard overseas audiences singing along to lyrics borne in Flyte Tyme studios.“Many of whom were not English speaking, but they knew every lyric, not only the choruses, but the verses in the bridge … and were singing them in perfect English!”Since Prince's passing and Flyte Tyme's move away from the Twin Cities, the founders of The Minneapolis Sound may have fallen quiet, but Fuller says their legacy is still with us in the new acts and their songs.“We're still seeing their effect today. The most popular music right now, globally, is K-Pop [Korean Pop Music],” Fuller said. “But, you know what K-Pop is? It's reconstituted Black music – especially 90s R&B, which along with Teddy Riley and New Jack Swing was Flyte Tyme. Jimmy and Terry. Just about all of modern pop music owes a huge debt to them.”

Gary Hines, the leader of Sounds of Blackness connected with Sean from the Afternoon Cruise to discuss the group's new single, "Woke" as well as their upcoming Juneteenth show at Allianz Field.

Gary Hines, the leader of Sounds of Blackness connected with Sean from the Afternoon Cruise to discuss the group's new single, "Woke" as well as their upcoming Juneteenth show at Allianz Field.

June is Black Music Month and Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast kicks it off with Gary Hines of the Sounds of Blackness sharing what Sounds of Blackness really means, if slave owners received reparations, why can't we, and Woke ain't new! Plus, singles "Ur Gonna Win" and "Woke." Don't miss it. Listen. Subscribe. Follow. Download FREE.Connect with us on social media:Instagram an Time Tok: @linwoods96; Twitter: @linwoods; Facebook @Lin Woods; LinkedIn @Lin. Woods

Sheletta celebrates Gary Hines from Sounds of Blackness on his birthday and talks about the new song that the group will debut soon.

For the next several episodes, we're partnering with Chorus America to bring you a sneak preview of what's coming up at the Chorus America Annual Conference, being held this year in our home town, San Francisco! We hope you'll enjoy this opportunity to get to know a bit more about the conference's speakers and their areas of expertise, and especially to get to know these folks on a personal level. Building on a shared understanding that songs are stories and choruses and singers are storytellers, today's episode with Dr. Antonio C. Cuyler will give us a sneak peek at his Chorus America conference session where we explore the question: How can we envision and manifest antiracism in every aspect of our field, from repertoire to the way choral organizations are structured? We hope to see you in San Francisco for the Chorus America Conference, May 31 - June 2, 2023. More information is available at chorusamerica.org. Music excerpts “Chains,” written by Gary Hines, performed by Sounds of Blackness“Optimistic,” written by Gary Hines, performed by Sounds of Blackness“Total Praise,” written by Richard Smallwood, performed by Richard Smallwood and VisionEpisode referencesChorus America conferenceDr. Antonio C. CuylerAccess, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cultural OrganizationsArts Management, Cultural Policy, & the African DiasporaAlysia Lee, Baltimore Children & Youth Fund“Hold Fast to Dreams,” by Joel Thompson, performed by the Atlanta Master Chorale, Dr. Eric Nelson, conductor; Joel Thompson, accompanist (YouTube)Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic

On this Center Stage episode, guest host Sheletta Brundidge speaks to the following guests: OK Factor cellist Olivia Diercks "Taylor Made" performers Dennis Spears & Michael Monroe Out On A Limb Theatre Company artistic director Kim Martinez Sounds of Blackness director Gary Hines

Große Sonderfolge! Patrick Fritzsche (@paddyfritzsche), Robin Bulitz (@robuli90) und Sebastian Mühlenhof (@Seppmaster56) haben hochkarätige Gäste im Podcast und reden über die aktuellen Themen im Handball. So spricht Kentin Mahé über das verlorene WM-Finale gegen Dänemark, der eine Überraschung für ihn parat hielt. Zudem redet der Spielmacher über das Reise-Chaos und seine Zukunft. Auch Bobby Schagen spricht über seine Erfahrungen bei der Weltmeisterschaft, die Schiedsrichter und blickt auf den DHB-Pokal voraus. Für Gary Hines hingegen war es eine historische WM, denn er hat den ersten Sieg mit den USA eingefahren. Darüber hinaus blicken wir mit Julian Rux (@Handballytics) auf die Statistiken und sprechen mit ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Große Sonderfolge! Patrick Fritzsche (@paddyfritzsche), Robin Bulitz (@robuli90) und Sebastian Mühlenhof (@Seppmaster56) haben hochkarätige Gäste im Podcast und reden über die aktuellen Themen im Handball. So spricht Kentin Mahé über das verlorene WM-Finale gegen Dänemark, der eine Überraschung für ihn parat hielt. Zudem redet der Spielmacher über das Reise-Chaos und seine Zukunft. Auch Bobby Schagen spricht über seine Erfahrungen bei der Weltmeisterschaft, die Schiedsrichter und blickt auf den DHB-Pokal voraus. Für Gary Hines hingegen war es eine historische WM, denn er hat den ersten Sieg mit den USA eingefahren. Darüber hinaus blicken wir mit Julian Rux (@Handballytics) auf die Statistiken und sprechen mit ... *** Diese Folge enthält Werbung *** AG1 von Athletic Greens Informiere dich jetzt auf athleticgreens.com/anwurf, teste AG1 völlig risikofrei mit 90 Tagen Geld-zurück-Garantie und sichere dir bei deiner AG1-Erstbestellung einen kostenlosen Jahresvorrat an Vitamin D3+K2 zur Unterstützung des Immunsystems & 5 praktische Travel Packs! Gesundheitsbezogene Angaben zu AG1 und unser Angebot findest du auf: athleticgreens.com/anwurf Auf die Bedeutung einer abwechslungsreichen und ausgewogenen Ernährung und einer gesunden Lebensweise wird hingewiesen. Außer Reichweite von Kindern aufbewahren. Nicht geeignet für Kinder und Jugendliche unter 18 Jahren, schwangere oder stillende Frauen. Die angegebene empfohlene tägliche Verzehrmenge darf nicht überschritten werden. Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Gary Hines, the leader of Sounds Blackness, took the time to visit with Sean from the Afternoon Cruise in advance of Sounds of Blackness's show on Friday January 13 at the Ordway, Music for Martin.

Gary Hines, the leader of Sounds Blackness, took the time to visit with Sean from the Afternoon Cruise in advance of Sounds of Blackness's show on Friday January 13 at the Ordway, Music for Martin.

On the first Center Stage of 2023, Jearlyn previews a couple of shows her family is involved in for the upcoming Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  Plus, she talks with the following guests: New History Theatre artistic director Rick Thompson Performer & author Lorna Landvick Sounds of Blackness director Gary Hines

Heidi J. Ellsworth Road trips to the southeast to visit with Jeff Littleton with All Points Tile and Gary Hines with A & G Roofing to talk about custom tile blends.  Blends are hot and having the ability to match pre-existing blends for small projects and big repairs is even hotter.  Jeff and AJ talk about how roofing companies are able to match blends and colors for tile jobs that may just need repairs or sections replaced.  This is the type of information that impresses owners with the ingenuity of roofing companies that can meet the needs of their customers.    

On this editions of Center Stage, Jearlyn talks to the following guests: Star Tribune lead theatre critic Rohan Preston Minnesota Fringe Festival executive director Dawn Bentley Bluegrass musician/singer Becky Schlegel Sounds of Blackness music leader & director Gary Hines

Sounds of Blackness is more than a band, it's a cultural institution. That, says the group's longtime director Gary Hines, was the mission given to them by a mentor at Macalester College in St. Paul, where the group was founded more than 50 years ago.  American Public Media special correspondent Lee Hawkins recently spoke with Hines about the early days of Sounds of Blackness and its role in the larger Black consciousness movement.  Hines talked about how Sounds of Blackness has stuck to its mission, which has at times put it at odds with music industry leaders. A native of Yonkers, N.Y., Hines also describes what it was like for him to move to Minneapolis in the mid-60s and he spoke about his relationships with some of the other pioneers of the “Minneapolis Sound.” The following are transcriptions of selected segments from the interview, edited for clarity. Click the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Gary Hines reflects on attending the same school as Prince and musical talent in schools Hines: I was blessed to go to the same junior high and senior high — not at the same time — but as Prince did, Jam and Lewis. All of us are products of the Minneapolis Public School System. Nothing private. Nothing suburban, but even at the time, brother Lee — and a shout out to my beloved, mighty Minneapolis Central High School. At the time that inner city urban school — you know, they love to put those labels on us — we had jazz band, stage band, orchestra, marching band, pep band and everybody took music. I mean, it wasn't a question of if you're going to take music, it was which one. And some of us in several. So now that that's gone, we go into some of the schools, and the very two things are children need the most: physical education, and the musical stimulation are often the first things to be cut. That evidence is itself in the deterioration of musicianship. Hawkins: From people who I've spoken with, who went to school with Prince, they talked about how he was a band nerd. That he was a person who would like a band rat, who would hang out in that area and just pick up different instruments and take a little bit of time to figure out how to play. Hines: I'm a personal witness to the fact brother Lee that that is not a fairy tale. That is a definitely true story. And I'll tell you how I know. When I was a senior at at Minneapolis Central, and Central High School and Bryant Junior High School, which is now Sabathani Community Center. There was a lot of interaction between the junior high and the high school, both athletically, scholastically and musically. And I remember my senior year, I started hearing rumors about this dude down at Bryan Junior High that was a beast on every instrument. And you know, one guess who that was? Okay. So yeah, that's an absolute true story. And brother Jimmy Hamilton — rest his soul, a great pianist, and he accompanied my mom many times. They work together — actually was Prince's music teacher at Minneapolis Central. I'm going to say this, I love my north side and Prince love the north side. But a lot of times he's mislabeled. He spent a lot of time over north, he loved the north side, he loved Minneapolis. But Prince was a south-sider. Prince lived over south. Prince went to Bryan Junior High School and then went to Minneapolis… in fact the other thing, and I'll stop… for those that don't know … because I remember the routine on Saturday Night Live and a lot of people thought it was a gag. But no, he was an all-city basketball player despite his height. On leading Macalester College's Sound of Blackness Hines: It was this 50-voice choir called the Macalester College Black Voices, of course, under the direction of my dear friend and brother Russell Knighton. Long story short, in 1971, Russ was you know, preparing to graduate and asked me on as director. And I was honored to do that, because, you know, they were excellent back then. To end the answer, brother Lee. The reason we changed the name from Macalester College, Black Voices to Sounds of Blackness. The vision God gave me was to follow the mold of Duke Ellington. Now I say that — and it surprises a lot of people frequently — because we're often mislabeled as a gospel group. But we mean Sounds of Blackness, every sound of Blackness: jazz, blues, reggae, rock and roll — yes, rock and roll is Black music — hip hop, R&B. And so a lot of people don't know that Duke… we hear his name, and we think of jazz as we should. But Duke wrote and recorded spirituals, blues, gospel anthems, African music, every sound of Blackness, so we can't take credit for that template. Hawkins: I think of the group is more of a Black consciousness. Hines: Yes, absolutely. Hawkins: Then a gospel group that you're really proficient with all of it. But I think that when I think back to that, I got to think that the consciousness movement and all of the energy all of these Black students converging on Macalester in an instant, right? What was that like? Hines: It was amazing. It really was, because we created and nurtured, we supported each other. And got good support from the college as well. There was a Black House, which you may remember that was the center of our activity there. Black House, you know, like one of the other campus I was like, you know, French house or that kind of they did from culture and language houses. So we had Black House and that was our fortress of solitude. Gotta think so. We studied there professor Mahmoud El Kati. We were blessed to have him on campus. And he also mentored us and told Sound of Blackness from day one to be more than just a band, but to be a cultural institution to pass on to generations. And by the grace of God, we've been blessed to do that, because a number of our members now … are actually offspring of original members. So we had professor Mahmoud and many others … many others that mentored us. And it was really a great time. Struggles, of course, you know, to keep the program going and all of that, but a great experience. On the combination of music and social activism Hawkins: This was at a time when Marvin Gaye was on the radio with “mercy, mercy me” and “What's going on...” Hines: Yes Hawkins: And Dr. King had been assassinated. Hines: Yes. Hawkins: And the Vietnam War. We're most of the students in this group activist, not just through music, but also outside of that? Hines: I love your questions. And the answer is absolutely yes. And, let me tie that in two things about that, brother Lee. One: social consciousness and activity as students and particularly as Black students was such the norm, that it was never a question of if you are part of the movement, the only question might be, “which part of the movement or how many parts of the movement were you in? Because like you say, there was, you know, the Black Power movement, and civil rights, human rights, the women's movement, Vietnam, the ecology, all of that was there. And so we were all part of it. And the other reason I'm so glad you asked that question is, and I'm gonna fast forward to the murder of George Floyd. When Sounds of Blackness came out with “Sick and Tired: the words of Fannie Lou Hamer” … and Black radio was looking for us at that time because I was told by a lot program directors across the country, they wanted Sound of Blackness to come out with another optimistic, a happy song. That's just not how God led us. There was too much righteous indignation and anger that needed to be expressed. That's why we came out with “Sick and Tired” and for them, those radio stations and I get it they thought it was an aberration for Sounds of Blackness to do protest and social justice music. But we let them know “no, no, that's our roots and foundation week began in conscious music. And so it was just a continuation of that for us.” Hawkins: That's really powerful because I can remember having a conversation with you online where you talked about the song “Reparation.” And there was some initial work a long protracted kind of resistance towards that from Black radio. Hines: Yeah. Hawkins: And radio stations were intimidated by the concept and not wanting to upset white owners. Hines: Right, right. Hawkins: Let's just put it out there. I remember that's what you said. And it really was profound to me. And here's why. When you look at the things that radio stations do play that are not considered controversial, right? The n-word, the denigration of our women, right? Hines: Women, Yes. Hawkins: In all kinds of things like that, that are not considered to be fighting words, that a discussion about reparations would be fighting words. Hines: The irony is just staggering. Hawkins: Of course, this is a business, this is your life's work. And this is the kind of music you want to do. What does that mean for you as a musician? Hines: What it means for us Brother Lee, Sounds of Blackness is to continue again, with the admonition of brother Mahmoud El Kati. To be an institute, a cultural institution, musical speaking voice of and for a Black America. And we bring Black music to all people, but unapologetically from our frame of reference. And so I tell new and younger artists all the time, to not only to yourself be true but to be clear about who you are and what you're about. Because the industry will invariably try to change that if you let them. And that's just never the case with talented Black because we are who we are and again, proudly and unapologetically. Click the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

Gary Hines of the Sounds of Blackness gives the backstory on this re-wind of an interview Lin. Woods did in 2020 with this award winning ensemble that has worked with Prince and super producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and produced hit music since the 1990s that crosses genres. Hines talks about being in Minneapolis and the George Floyd tragedy happening in their neighborhood. Plus, music spawned from that experience, "Sick and Tired" on this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast. Listen. Follow. Subscribe. Download FreeFollow on Social Media:Twitter: @linwoods; Instagram @linwoods96; Facebook: @Lin Woods; LinkedIn: @Lin. Woods

It's not an exaggeration to call Minneapolis musician Gary Hines legendary.  Hines is the music director and producer for the three-time Grammy Award-winning musical group Sounds of Blackness. He has been a fixture in the Twin Cities music scene for more than 50 years.  He's performed with Sounds of Blackness in cities across the world. He's worked with artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to Dolly Parton. And he teaches across the country and internationally about the history, impact and evolution of African-American music and culture.  MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with Hines about his career, Sounds of Blackness and what he is working on now.  Guest:  Gary Hines is the music director and producer of the Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness.  Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Gary Hines from the Grammy Award winning group Sounds of Blackness joins Sheletta to talk about their new song which he hopes will become the national anthem for Juneteenth.

Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group's new anthem, "Juneteenth Celebration".

Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group's new anthem, "Juneteenth Celebration".

Gary Hines, the longtime leader of Sounds of Blackness, stopped by Jazz88 to visit and discuss the group's new anthem, "Juneteenth Celebration".

Postgirl's RecordingsIntro by: Gail NoblesPhoto Credit: Sister Circle TVUsage: CC BY 3.0The black voices that told us to keep our heads to the sky. OptimisticDo you remember the song Optimistic by the vocal group Sounds of Blackness? It is a song that was recorded for their debut studio album, The Evolution of Gospel in 1991. It was written and produced by Gary Hines, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Optimistic is an urban contemporary gospel song which reached the top three on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart.As soon as I heard, “ You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky”, I was hooked. There was no other vocal group and instrumental ensemble like Sounds of Blackness in the 90's. Ann Nebsy was the leader of the vocal group. I often think of the group's song Optimistic when I'm trying to succeed. I think it would make a great Anthem if it's not an Anthem already. It's a song that's telling us to keep looking up. Never give up.You're listening to Postgirl's Recordings. I'm your host, Gail Nobles.

Please join us Right Now, December at 11:00AM PST as Music Director, Producer Gary Hines, Actress, Writer Yvette Wren and Photographer, Videographer Derrick Jones-Nelson joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

Gary Hines, of Grammy Award winning Sounds of Blackness shares the group's beginnings, just what are the Sounds of Blackness, social consciousness music, and the backstory on “Sick and Tired” and why it is “Time For Reparations." Listen. Follow. Download Free. Subscribe.Social Connects: Twitter @linwoods, @soundsofblackness;Facebook: Lin Woods, Sounds of Blackness; Instagram: @linwoods, @Soundsofblackness

Host Dr. Sylvia Bartley interviews the Musical Director of the three times Grammy award-winning The Sounds of Blackness. Gary shares the history of the Sounds of Blackness, their purpose, successes, and what keeps him grounded to produce some of the most inspiring, uplifting music of all times. 

John Hines talks to Gary Hines about Sounds of Blackness performing tonight at 38th & Chicago in memory of George Floyd and how there's healing, truth & justice in the music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sounds of Blackness Music Director Gary Hines talks about how the ensemble filmed the show, streaming now through Broadway On Demand, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Sounds of Blackness.

Sounds of Blackness Music Director Gary Hines talks about how the ensemble filmed the show, streaming now through Broadway On Demand, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Sounds of Blackness.

Sounds of Blackness Music Director Gary Hines talks about how the ensemble filmed the show, streaming now through Broadway On Demand, The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, and Sounds of Blackness.

Kenny Urbania, President, CEO, Agency Collective, The Agency Cluster Gary Hines, Executive Vice President, COO, Agency Collective, The Agency Cluster   In one fell swoop, 1,800 captive Nationwide agencies were unleashed to the independent world this summer. How will this affect the independent channel? How will these agencies handle the transition?   Our guests, Kenny Urbania and Gary Hines are in the thick of it, learning answers to important questions. They opened up The Agency Collective to help those agencies make their transition and quickly attracted hundreds of agencies seeking help.    In this discussion, Kenny and Gary reveal:   How these changes will affect the independent channel What their most successful agencies are doing differently Why some agencies will get stuck and left behind   If you’re serious about navigating the many changes in this industry, listen to this podcast to stay current with one of the biggest decisions impacting today’s agents.    Presented by Agency Revolution, the Connected Insurance Podcast provides weekly opportunities for listeners to dive deep into the trends affecting insurance agents and brokers today and to gain proven strategies and tactics for agency growth. Our hosts facilitate thoughtful panels and 1:1 conversations with a variety of prominent thought leaders, with a focus on how to streamline and drive operational efficiency for your independent agency through the intelligent use of technology.  

Description: Sounds of Blackness’ Gary Hines talks with host Lin. Woods about Sick and Tired, being 5 blocks from George Floyd’s tragic murder and the global village that was awakened in the aftermath. Plus, the Jimmy Jam , Terry Lewis and Janet Jackson connection, the meaning of Sounds of Blackness, and 50 years of Sounds. Listen. Download for Free. Follow. Subscribe. Follow: Twitter @linwoods, Instagram @linwoods96 Facebook: Lin Woods #GospelPodcast #SoundsofBlackness

Patty Peterson interviews Gary Hines, director of the Sounds Of Blackness, about their new single,"Sick & Tired", released during the time of unrest in Mpls, Minn. Summer of 2020

With COVID and a budding recession, people around the world are stressed out about their jobs. If you have a job, you want to make sure you keep it. And if you lost your job, you want to find your next one as quickly as possible. For many people, both can feel beyond your control. Today's guest is extraordinary career coach, Gary Hines. Gary shares actionable tips you can take to keep the job you have or find your next one. Listen in and take control of your career!

In 1994 Sounds of Blackness got their global breakthrough when they sang with Daryl Hall, the World Cup Theme song, Gloryland, in Giants Stadium in New Jersey.  The Irish football team was playing that night and won. This gave me my cue to do for The Irish Times an interview with Gary Hines, leader of Sounds of Blackness. I loved their latest album, Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum, and the uplifting nature of their music, so the chance to talk with Gary, even over the phone was, well, heaven, to me! But the real blessing came at the end of the interview on a personal level when we had the following exchange. Hines said it could be "on-the-record or off-the-record" but I choose never to use it, until now. What Gary Hyne said to me was one of the finest compliments I had ever received as an interviewer.    Joe Jackson:  I really enjoy talking with you. Gary Hines: The feeling is mutual. I have done literally thousands of interviews over the past three years with the three albums and this is the most astute  – You get it, I guess, is the point.  That can be off-the-record on-the-record. I'm just telling you that, man-to-man. I can't tell you how impressed I am with your insight, into – Well, your insight, period. J: Thank you very much. I owe it to a black family in New York who saved me about eighteen years ago when I was down and out. G: I hear you, man. J: They became my buddies and I'll play (pay) it back forever, OK? G: It's all about just people, isn't it J: Isn't it just?     Amen to that.       

Guests, Inspirational Artist, GARY HINES, Comedian Gina G and Minister, Nicole Adkinson

We spoke with Gary D. Hines, Music Director and Producer of the 3-time, Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness. Pop, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Latin, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Ragtime, Classical and Gospel. Gary has recorded, performed, toured, written for and appeared with: Quincy Jones, Jimmy “Jam” Harris & Terry Lewis, Prince, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Johnny Gill, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Dolly Parton, Danny Glover and Jordin Sparks to name just a few. Gary has performed in every major city in the U.S. and, abroad in Africa, England, Holland, Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Jamaica, Martinique and The Bahamas - with Sounds of Blackness Gary has also conducted countless Music Workshops, Seminars, Lecture-Demonstrations and Master Classes across the United States and internationally about the history, impact and evolution of African-American music and culture. Gary has been the recipient of such honors as a Grammy, International Time For Peace Award, Minnesota Music Academy Awards, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Award, Distinguished Citizen Award, Golden Scroll For The Promise of Greatness Award and, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from his Alma Mater Macalester College, St. Paul. Sounds of Blackness latest CD, "THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS" won a 2012 NAACP Image Award. http://www.soundsofblackness.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bj-murphy9/support

In celebration of Black History Month, Black Market Reads participated in an exciting event hosted by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, featuring stunning performances from the Grammy Award-winning musical group Sounds of Blackness. In part one, recorded in the museum galleries, Lissa speaks with Esther Callahan and Keisha Williams, members of the curatorial team responsible for the Mapping Black Identities exhibit now on display at MIA.  In part two, Lissa interviews the iconic Gary Hines, musical director and producer of Sounds of Blackness.

The Sounds Of Blackness  In a far larger rehearsal studio, we join Sounds of Blackness, the 30-member group that has ranged from top gospel hits to soul dance numbers. ... With his powerhouse son on drums, he blows his way through a jazz set that climaxes as he is given one of Bix's old cornets and recreates the master's solo on "Jazz Me Blues."  The group was founded in 1969 by Russell Knighton at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the group was called the Macalester College Black Voices. It was in 1971 when current director Gary Hines took leadership over the ensemble, and the group name was officially changed to Sounds of Blackness.    

Friday Feeling it! Apostle SB Barber talks with Ann Berry Johnson Up Close & Personal in Exclusive interview @TheTurnTable. Don't miss our conversation covering both her journey-exposure to gospel legends and my exclusive interviews with them - Andre Crouch,Dannibelle Hall,Mattie Moss Clark,Gary Hines,Vera Jean Jenkins,Dr. Bobby Jones, Jesse Dixon,Herman Caine,The Hawkins Family,Tramaine Hawkins, Elder Lincoln Berry Sr & Jesse Graham Sr- Belize, and Lincoln Berry Jr. SB Barber Morning Show by GRACE Media Network -the Legacy. GMN Web-ATHON Benefit coming Sept 2016! SBBMS Music Playlist: Ann Berry Johnson "Standing On The Promises", "Stop It's Praying Time" (from latest project 'Singing To The Glory of God'). GMSbuzz & Guest Contact: **Sun., 8.7 GMN 2nd Annual Royal Teen WHITE OUT Boat Party, 7-10PM. 275 Tickets available @ 6PM-6:45PM at the dock for AnsonNorthrup Vessel, Harriet Island. *Sat., 8.13 YiG Stars & Stop bullying Now Movement present TEENTalk REAL.RAW.REALITY. 'Caught in the Cross Fire'.LIVE Audience, North Community YMCA,1711 W. Broadway AveN, Mpls, MN 5541. Info: Mrs. Alicia Smiley 612-805-5756  *GoFund for BroSun Kirk Washington, Jr Legacy  *Presidential Proclamation. Act Now! www.VFNIM For Guest|Programming Booking eMail: gracemediaservices@yahoo.com Follow http://tobtr.com/sbbarbermorningshow; iTunes/sbbarbermorningshow; Twitter@GMNetwork; Facebook@GMNLiveTv; Instagram@GMNLIVETV. SB Barber Morning Show AM|PM Editions Presented by GRACE Media Network -the Legacy Station

Gary Hines, director of the Grammy Award winning group, Sounds of Blackness, stopped by the WEAL Studio to talk about their latest single, 'Royalty'.

Stephen's out again this week, but no worries we brought back Gary Hines again to fill in and he ends up going first in Under Your Thumb this week. He talks more Until Dawn and then moves on to The Solus Project, followed by Metal Gear Solid 5 where Justin takes over. Paper Mario Thousand-Year also makes a return. Anthony's next and it's Dishonored, Pokemon 20th Anniversary Red, and a surprise with Mario & Luigi Paper Jam. Brian ends it off with Broforce, GALAK-Z, and the Uncharted 4 Multi-player Beta. The Drunken Show Notes: Microsoft Is Not Anticipating Xbox One Will Support VR Mass Effect: Andromeda Delayed to 2017, EA Exec Suggests Uncharted 4 Delayed Again This Is How Much Money EA Makes on Extra Content Microsoft to unify PC and Xbox One platforms, ending fixed console hardware Nintendo just announced tons of new games at the latest Nintendo Direct Get in touch: Creep us on Facebook Stalk us on Twitter Or throw us that review on iTunes or Stitcher Justin's Weekly Artwork: "Be Good" Questions, comments, concerns? E-mail us: thetangent@pxlpts.com And be sure to check out what we're doing at our website: Pixelated Points.

Stephen's out this week, but that's alright because Gary Hines steps in to talk some games. Anthony's up first in Under Your Thumb (surprise, surprise) and he and Justin talk some Animal Crossing: New Leaf. That isn't all, as Dishonored also makes a return and leads to a lengthy group discussion on the game. Next up is the guest, Gary, and he played Killzone: Shadowfall for the PS4. He's clearly not a fan. He also dipped his toes into Until Dawn. A "movie" game. Gary's last game was Metal Gear Solid 5. Justin's up and just has continuing saga of Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door. Finally, getting to see all the Glitz and Glamour. Brian rounds out this week with two games that are in Beta. One he can't speak of, Fable Legends, and the other, The Division, in which Gary has also played.  The Drunken Show Notes: Nintendo NX and Zelda out this year claim rumours PlayStation Plus: Free Games for March 2016 The next Pokémon games might be Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Halo 5: Guardians Rocket League Adds the Batmobile Next Month Leaked 'Fallout 4' Survival Mode Info Sounds Terrifying BBC Claims That The Nintendo NX Is Expected For Release In June Halo 5 Dev Working on Grifball Issues Get in touch: Creep us on Facebook Stalk us on Twitter Or throw us that review on iTunes or Stitcher Justin's Weekly Artwork: "Be Good" Questions, comments, concerns? E-mail us: thetangent@pxlpts.com And be sure to check out what we're doing at our website: Pixelated Points.

Gary Hines and the Sounds of Blackness have performed for Kings & Queens, Presidents & Ambassadors at Concert Halls, Corporations, Schools, Colleges, Community Centers and at Festivals all over the World. Sounds of Blackness has appeared with Quincy Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Prince, Elton John, Maya Angelou, Usher and countless others. They've won Image, Stellar and, 3 Grammy Awards!  Their Life-Changing New Single & Video entitled "ROYALTY" is Available Now on ITunes! BMS - SOB Listening Party Friday Feelin it! @TheTurnTable Playlist: "Hold On"; "Optimistic"; NRR - "Black Lives Matter: No Justice No Peace", "ROYALTY",  (NRR - New Radio Releases). Show Booking/Inquiries: GMS@GraceMediaServices.com  Send us your questions/comments before, during, after the broadcast. Join us on Twitter@GMNetwork, Facebook@GMNLiveTv, YouTube@GMNLiveTv or Instagram@GMNLiveTv -- SB Barber Morning Show with Apostle Shena SB Barber is produced by ShenaBarber.com and presented by GRACE Media Network.

GMSbuzz with Apostle/Prophet SB Barber. Feb 11 She's Back - Aqura Purdue & nurse Beulah Verdell, the Education raising special needs children. Feb 12 Gary Hines of Sounds of Blackness & hit single debut "ROYALTY", plus SOB Listening Party! Feb 13 The Jacksons - Tony & Clareta Haddon-Jackson interview. Feb 16 Sheila Ford-Murphy, CEO, Author and Principal Trainer - Mission To Mobilization & Dept of Health (DC) responds to Jan 26, President Barack Obama bans solitary confinement for juveniles & low level offenders.  Contact Info:  Sheila Ford-Murphy will be in studio http://www.missiontomobilization.com/ Playlist: GS Dub (CMG) "Dance Like David"; Cortez aka Might "Feel Good"; Sounds of Blackness "ROYALTY" NRR  SBBMS definition of Best Resources are identifiable spiritual & natural suppliers of Resources to elevate & benefit an individual, a community, a nation.

Justin picks himself this week to go first, but that's okay because the game he's playing this week is the GameCube title, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. And even though there's very little platforming he manages to still struggle with it. He also played 'Lifeless Planet', I game he's talked about in the past. Next up is Brian who played Nom Nom Galaxy, Helldivers, N.O.V.A. III, and his issues with Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. Stephen hasn't been sober all week judging by all the empty alcohol bottles. But it's okay, he's kept it together just enough to discuss some of what is wrong with Paper Jam. Also, as I haven't mentioned yet, Anthony is out this week because of scheduling conflicts, but that's okay, Gary Hines is back and has a few games to talk about. Hand of Fate (a winner) for the Xbox One, Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, and of course, Halo 5. The Drunken Show Notes: Street Fighter 5: Capcom Explains Ken's New Look Nintendo Releases Quarterly Financial Results 'Witness' $40 experiment worked, creator reports $5 million first-week revenue 'Petting' Minigame Removed From North American Version Of Fire Emblem Fates Doom Roars To Release In May, Collector's Edition Announced Nintendo puts its sleep-tracker plans to sleep Get in touch: Creep us on Facebook Stalk us on Twitter Or throw us that review on iTunes or Stitcher Justin's Weekly Artwork: "One Man Army" Questions, comments, concerns? E-mail us: thetangent@pxlpts.com And be sure to check out what we're doing at our website: Pixelated Points.

It’s the start of a new year and that of course means someone has to be missing. It’s alright though, as Gary Hines fills in for Justin this week. Anthony leads off with Bloodborne and Xenoblade Chronicles X. Brian shares more of his thoughts about Assassin's Creed Syndicate and then Adventure of Pip. Gary’s up next with his thoughts on Rise of the Tomb Raider, and of course talks some Halo 5. Stephen rounds it all up with a bit more Code Name S.T.E.A.M and Kid Icarus. Then after the break and The Drunken News we do a top 5 list for 2015. The Drunken Show Notes: Original Pokemon Trading Card Set Getting Re-Released Microsoft Considering Smaller Xbox One as Potential Apple TV Rival 2015 TOP 5 ROUNDUP:Never Heard from Again:Order 1886Batman: Arkham KnightRise of the Tomb RaiderEvolveGuitar Hero LiveDubs:Battlefield: HardlineStar Wars: BattlefrontOrder 1886Tony Hawk 5Mario TennisMost Overrated:Destiny: Taken KingBatman: Arkham KnightSplatoonStar Wars: BattlefrontFallout 4Most Surprising:Rainbow 6King's QuestUntil DawnRocket LeagueRare ReplayTop 5:Super Mario MakerWitcher 3Rise of the Tomb RaiderBloodborneFallout 4 Get in touch: Creep us on Facebook Stalk us on Twitter Or throw us that review on iTunes or Stitcher Justin's Weekly Artwork: "Buck Bumble" Questions, comments, concerns? E-mail us: thetangent@pxlpts.com And be sure to check out what we're doing at our website: Pixelated Points.

It's the big Halo 5 week and we bring in a returning guest and our resident Halo expert Gary Hines to help. It's an in-depth look at a game that has long been anticipated. We also manage to sprinkle a few other games in there as well. Stephen is shooting blanks this week so we quickly move on from his non-week. Brian sheds some more light on White Night, and sprints his way through Halo 4 (or not). Anthony does a horror block with White Night, Slenderman Arrival, Evil Within, and Outlast. Justin gives Assassin's Creed Syndicate a go. And I think we all know what Gary has been up to.In The Drunken News, things get weird. We talk about a kinder Goldeneye, a still broken Arkham Knight for the PC, Xbox One's update in November, and a canceled Darth Maul game. Creep us on Facebook Stalk us on Twitter Or throw us that review on iTunes or Stitcher Justin's Weekly Artwork: "This Is A Fucking Family Show" Questions, comments, concerns? E-mail us: thetangent@pxlpts.com And be sure to check out what we're doing at our website: Pixelated Points.

Oh boy, where to begin? It looks like we're rotating guests again, as Anthony takes his turn to step out. But hey, don't worry, we brought in someone new for the episode. Gary Hines steps in this week to discuss Dark Souls and Halo. Brian continues on his Rocket League praise and joins Justin in talking about Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. We also talk Fallout, but not in the way you'd think. News takes some sharp turns (and is lengthy) as the tangents run wild. Among that, Halo 5's bet is brought up again, and we're still no closer to understanding what the conditions are. Still plenty of time to hammer those down, I suppose. Be sure to check out Justin's Artwork for the week. Also, if you feel so inclined, hit us up on Twitter, or give us that 'Like' on Facebook, and if you're really adventurous go and give us a review on iTunes.