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Red, Digga, 2 Gun, & Yoga celebrates year seven. Jay-Z a hater? Favorite fake song? Sounds Of Blackness?! Join us inside.
Melody Doyle is a singer from the music group Sounds of Blackness. She's had her own experience navigating addiction, dealing with in and out of jail correctional facilities, sobriety, her neurodivergent disabilities, family, and so much more. She is a mother of two children, recently engaged, a peer coach, and her collaborative role with Sounds of Blackness helped win the group numerous awards. Melody encourages everyone never to give up and find more in their life. This show episode is not only about Melody's journey, it provides insight into an ongoing issue that affects so many people who navigate mental disabilities, addiction, and deal with a lack of resources. Many involve inadequate rehabilitation in correctional facilities, lack of schooling, housing availability after leaving prison, etc.). Stay TUNED for Melody's live performance on Phenomenal Disabilities with Tree Lowe.
On this episode, we started off with another exciting round of the Because We Are Letter League: Video Game Edition. After more healthy debating, we discussed upcoming music, Latto's newest album, Logic's newest album, and much more! For the FULL episode and discussion, subscribe to our Patreon! Wicked Radio: Tren: PinkPantheress - Feelings Had: Cordae - Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne) Dame: Logic - Peace, Love, & Positivity Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/becausewearepodcast , for access to bonus episodes, new exclusive segments from us and full videos of the podcast. Follow us @BecauseWeArePodcast on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!
**It's The Pacman Show Replay On traxfm.org. This Week The Pacman Played Dance Classics/Hindi Bhangra/RnB/Boogie/Hip Hop/Remixes With Cherrelle, K.K. - "Dilnashin Dilnashin", Kenny Thomas, Carl Carlton, Aurra, Trax Allstars - "Get Yours", Longsy D, Madhushree & Amrita - " Ghar Jayegi Tar Jayegi" (Trax Allstars Ting), Brass Construction, Salsoul Orchestra Feat Jocelyn Brown, Hardrock Soul Movement, Moby, Udit Narayan - "Yeh Ladka Hai Allah", Ce Ce Peniston, Sonu Singh, Sounds Of Blackness, Panjabi MC - "Yogi", Eric B & Rakim, Trax Allstars Feat RD - "Darlin" & More #originalpirates #danceclassics #hindi #bhangra #remixes #boogie #80svibes #90svibes #reggaemusic Catch The Pacman Live Every Monday From 9:00 PM UK Time Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**
Gary D. Hines, Music Director and Producer of the 3-time, Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness, stops by to discuss their latest single "Woke, featuring Quan Howell from the motion picture soundtrack ( Black Skin). 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.
**It's The Pacman Show Replay On traxfm.org. This Week The Pacman Played Dance Classics/Hindi Bhangra/RnB/Boogie/Hip Hop/Remixes From Adnan Sami & DJ Sanj - "Bheegi Bheegi Raton Mein", Smiffy Feat Curtis Clark JNR - "Can't Let Go" (Trax Allstars Remix), Yazoo, Michael Jackson's "Ain't No Sunshine" (Remix), Renegade Soundwave, Ce Ce Peniston, Maze, Sounds Of Blackness, Lata Mangeshkar & Mahendra Kapoor & Manhar Udhas - "Purva Suhani Aai Re", Louisa Marks, Paul Simpson Feat Simphonia & More Catch The Pacman Live Every Monday From 9:00 PM UK Time #traxfm #tThePacman #DoinItToYa #Soul #Funk #Hindi #Bollywood #Reggae #HipHop #R&B #Boogie #DanceClassics Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wethefifth.substack.comMatt calls in from a murder motel in Southern California that doesn't really have wifi. He saves a few bucks. Kmele and Moynihan do the heavy lift. Everybody wins. A few topics discussed:* Houthi bodegas* Industrial policy schizophrenia* Will Kmele join the “back to Africa” movement?* Ujamma and Nyerere's stash * The Fighting Sullivans (and no, the youngest wasn'…
HERE WE GO MY SHOW FOR 01-FEB-2024 WITH A MIXED BAG OF OLD CLASSICS INCLUDING ( AL JOHNSON/JEAN CARN, SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS, LOOSE ENDS, LEROY HUTSON, HI-TENSION, DELIGATION, RHYTHM FACTORY, SHAUN ESCOFFERY,) AND MANY MORE ALSO SOME TOP NEW TRACKS FROM ( DAVE MASCALL ft K ROCHEL, SOULRENDER, JODY WATLEY ) WE ALSO HAVE THE CONNOISSEURS CORNER ( THIS WEEK WE HAVE GEORGE BENSON AND KIM WATERS ) AND WE HAVE THE BACK TO BACK CLASSICS BY A CLASSIC ARTIST (THIS WEEK WE HAVE LEVEL 42 ) THEN WE HAVE THREE TRACKS DUG OUT FROM THE GARAGE FROM (GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS, FREDA PAYNE AND MARLENA SHAW ) FINNISHING OF WITH A COUPLE OF SLOW TRACKS AND MUCH MUCH MORE SIT BACK WITH A GLASS OF SOMETHING AND ENJOY OR DOWNLOAD FOR LATER
**Lynda Law's Soul Show Replay On traxfm.org. This Week Lynda Features Soul/Boogie/Dance Classics/Contemporary Soul From Luther Vandross, Confunkshun, Lamont Dozier, Dazz Band, L Spenser Smith, Michael Wycoff, The Weather Girls, The Manhattans, Sounds Of Blackness, Santa's Helpers, The Detroit Emeralds, Patti LaBelle, Bridge & More #traxfm #soulmusic #boogie #danceclassics Catch Lynda's Soul Show Every Tuesday From 4:00PM UK Time On www.traxfm.org Listen Live Here Via The Trax FM Player: chat.traxfm.org/player/index.html Mixcloud LIVE :mixcloud.com/live/traxfm Free Trax FM Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/det...mradio.ba.a6bcb The Trax FM Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092342916738 Trax FM Live On Hear This: hearthis.at/k8bdngt4/live Tunerr: tunerr.co/radio/Trax-FM Radio Garden: Trax FM Link: http://radio.garden/listen/trax-fm/IEnsCj55 OnLine Radio Box: onlineradiobox.com/uk/trax/?cs...cs=uk.traxRadio Radio Deck: radiodeck.com/radio/5a09e2de87...7e3370db06d44dc Radio.Net: traxfmlondon.radio.net Stream Radio : streema.com/radios/Trax_FM..The_Originals Live Online Radio: liveonlineradio.net/english/tr...ax-fm-103-3.htm**
Get ready to unwind and chill to the soulful vibes on 'Chillmode' with Metro Beatz! This week, enjoy the smoothest R&B, Slow jam & Christmas tunes that will soothe your soul. This week unwind to the melodies of Ari Lennox, Sounds Of Blackness, Keith Sweat, Boyz II Men, Tyla, Coco Jones, Nat King Cole and many more incredible artists! Tune in every Sunday night at 10pm for the ultimate chill-out session exclusively on mocradio.com. Let Metro Beatz be your guide as he curates a mesmerizing playlist made for relaxation & chill. Whether you're winding down the weekend or seeking a soothing escape, 'Chillmode' is the perfect soundtrack to set the mood.
On this week's The Soul Damn ‘Phisticated! Radio Show the tunes will be flowing from the likes of The J.B.'s, Sounds Of Blackness, Ne-Yo, Double Exposure and Carlene Graham - so stop on by and hear what you've been missing . . . #dejavufm #souldamnphisticated #thesouldamnphisticatedradioshow #soulfulsunday #streamhowulike #streamwhereyalike #hearwhatyouvebeenmissing #soulfulsundaytrilogy
Episode 127 of The SplashCast is out now! Like, Follow, Subscribe and tell a friend to tell a friend The guys are back with the around the league edition where they discuss: HBCU News Around The Culture First Take at Savannah State Grambling Soccer Alabama State Volleyball Howards New Figure Skating Team Sponsopro Launch Football SIAC News SIAC Championship CIAA News CIAA Championship MEAC News MEAC Scoreboard SWAC News SWAC Scoreboard Big time players in big time games Leilani Armenta 1st woman to score in HBCU game Keenan Leachman (Alcorn) Lovie Jenkins (FAMU) Terrell Allen (TSU) Football News Around The League NCAAF UGA Stays the course Dropped to #2 in CFP Top 25 Washington beats USC USC DC Fired Bama and Milroe get it done Ole Miss TAMU TAMU Low Blow The Big 12 is chaos OU gets ready for next year Texas Escapes Clemson beats ND Dabo winningest Clemson coach ever Wheres Tyler? NC State wins over Miami Cristoball Hot Seat Arkansas goes to the Swamp and leaves with a win ArizonaThe Best 3 loss team in the country NFL Games of the week Eagles Cowboys Cowboys kicker Chiefs vs Dolphins Tyreeks Return (kinda) Are the Dolphins frauds? Aaron rodgers update Rookies CJ setting records Bryce Young struggling Raiders calm after the storm Mcdaniels ousting Antonio Pierces debut Kyler back for the Cards? Daniel Jones tears ACL Bills in danger zone Belichick coaching for his job? Ravens keep chugging along Defense is performing on legendary status Updated draft order Hoops Lil Nique to UGA Early Season reactions In season tournament thoughts Harden to the Clippers Warriors look better than ever Nuggets still team to beat? Scottie Barnes the bucket
True House Stories Podcast with special guests by Lenny Fontana
TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ BOOKER T # 119 INTERVIEWED BY LENNY FONTANA Grammy Nominated Booker T is one of the UK's most prolific and respected House music producers and DJ in the industry, who has enjoyed widespread success on the commercial and underground scenes. Since his first forays into House music back in the Late 80s, Booker T has delivered a steady stream of quality releases and top artists remixes as well as firing up the decks at some of the world's best clubs. As one of the UK's finest producers, Booker has given the dancefloor some incredible vocal anthems including LZ Love “See The Light” on Slip N'Slide and Kathy Wood's “Give Me Joy”, and his remixes of Usher, Sounds Of Blackness, the All Saints' worldwide smash “Never Ever”, which won him ‘Remix Of The Year' at the Underground Dance Awards (1999, and Jody Watley's “Off The Hook” are still being played today. Versatile, passionate and always looking to innovate, Booker T, writes his own rules in production and keeps if fresh on the decks with his latest Exclusive productions, edits and remixes. There is so much more to this man. come sit with us and learn what it takes to rise to this fame.
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.
Ever felt like a song made you want to do better? be a better person? believe in yourself just a little bit more?! yeah, same. This song does that and so much more for me!
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.
House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on Music Box Radio 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Tracklist: Busfoot - Scales ft. QuintessentialMain source - Just Hangin JVC Force - Strong IslandSpice - Waka (Chat Chat)Ce'cile - Sweetest FeelingSister Nancy - Bam BamSophie Lloyd Amy Douglas - Sweet Love HangoverClaudia Barry - Sweet Dynamite (Todd Terje Edit)Cerrone - Give Me LoveDJ Karaba - NostalgiaEric Agyeman - I Don't Care:3lon Scratch DVA - Yesterday (Scratchclart Remix)Afriquoi - Balobi (Zed Bias Dub)Teaspoon - SowettoRaz Afla - Survive (Basically Remix)Salvo - Somebody (Spiritual South Remix)River Ocean ft India - Love and HappinessSL8R - Made For Each OtherHi Times - Journey Into JazzSounds of Blackness - The PressureRealm of House - Black (Arawakan Sax Mix)Dr Kucho - BamboolaNY's Finest - Do You Feel Me (Gerd's No Kick Reinterpretation)
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
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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.
African-American Music Appreciation Month! Annual celebration of African-American music in the United States Time: Jun 14, 2023, 5 pm PST / 7 pm CST / 8 pm EST - Black Music Appreciation Month is an annual celebration of African-American music in the United States. It was initiated as Black Music Month by President Jimmy Carter who, on June 7, 1979, decreed that June would be the month of Black music. In 2009, the commemoration was given its current name by President Barack Obama. Joining this broadcast continuing the Black Music celebration is Gregory Hines, the music director of Sounds of Blackness! Wil Robinson's "Sounds of Blackness" - Juneteenth Celebration The Dark Room at The Grandel Saint Louis, MO, USA
Grammy-award winning mega-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis admit to I SEE U that they have nothing to prove and yet, so much to say. Although the duo had been working together for over 35 years — writing and producing hits for other artists, they've finally released a studio album with their own marquee. ‘Jam and Lewis: Vol 1,' showcases top-charting vocalists like Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Boyz II Men and The Sounds of Blackness. The iconic producers reveal to host Eddie Robinson how White club owners in the '70s shunned them from performing at venues in Minneapolis; how cultures clashed during recording sessions with English synth-pop group, The Human League; why a Janet Jackson reunion will be delayed; and what happened that made Terry Lewis almost walk away from the music industry entirely.
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.
Negro spirituals and Freedom songs carry within them expressions of joy, pain and the realities of living as a Black person in the United States. These songs provided the sonic background of the Civil Rights Movement. Today, a new sound provides the sonic background in the ongoing movement for Black liberation and agency: Trap music. Trap music traces its roots to the heart of the Black American south. It's part of the continuing evolution of Hip-Hop in America with lyrics that paint a picture of surviving a system that entraps while pursuing the “American Dream”. We discuss music as a form of Black expression from the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement to Trap music's existence as a route to self-determination and the path it carves on the journey of Black liberation.
Negro spirituals and Freedom songs carry within them expressions of joy, pain and the realities of living as a Black person in the United States. These songs provided the sonic background of the Civil Rights Movement. Today, a new sound provides the sonic background in the ongoing movement for Black liberation and agency: Trap music. Trap music traces its roots to the heart of the Black American south. It's part of the continuing evolution of Hip-Hop in America with lyrics that paint a picture of surviving a system that entraps while pursuing the “American Dream”. We discuss music as a form of Black expression from the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement to Trap music's existence as a route to self-determination and the path it carves on the journey of Black liberation.
55min mix of Gospel, Christian Hip Hop & Soul. Artists Include: Marvin Gaye, Kirk Franklin, Sounds Of Blackness, The Williams Singers, Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Alica Myers, Byron Cage, Londrelle, J Moss and more...Become a premium member today to enjoy extra shows & bonus content at djbenniejames.supercast.comTips Welcome at: Cash App $djbenniejames or Venmo @dj-bennie-jamesLicensed by ASCAP 400009874Special Thanks as always to: Donna at Life Destiny SOULutions, The Gardner Family, The Brown Family, Omar Boyles Promotions and Brian Marshall Support the showI.G: benniejames3Twitter: @benniejames123FB: bennie.james.10Website: djbeniejames.comStudio Line: 1-856 295-1753 - leave a voicemail messageLicensed by ASCAP 400009874
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.
This week on the 'MOC Old Skool Mix Party', Metro Beatz takes you back with old school & Christmas jams from Donny Hathaway, Change, Black Ivory, Tamia, Sounds Of Blackness, EWF and more!! Listen live every Saturday at 6pm (EST) on mocradio.com
This week on the 'Chillmode' With Metro Beatz, Chill with music from Sounds Of Blackness, Sidibe, R, Kelly, Kelela, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Ruben Studdard and more!!..Listen every Sunday night 10pm on mocradio.com
Today's exceptional podcast interview features the absolute dons of electronic pop/funk/R&B, the legendary writing and production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. No history of the development and success of black electronic popular music would be possible without the relentless genius of these two brilliant exponents of the art. Originating from the Minneapolis maelstrom of creativity with The Time and Prince, their production and writing style has been insanely successful creatively and commercially and has changed the landscape of popular music forever. They have written and produced worldwide hits for Michael and Janet Jackson, Alexander O'Neil, The Human League, Sounds Of Blackness, Usher, Mariah Carey, George Michael, Mary J. Blige and a myriad of other great artists - more than 100 gold, platinum, multi-platinum and diamond albums, countless no 1 singles worldwide – Grammy's, Emmy's` and literally hundreds of other major awards… Ladies and Gentlemen – one of the greatest music creation teams of all time – Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours
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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. 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Great interview & music selection with Michael Rowe - President/CEO of Legacy Of Hope. Listen to all the amazing services this non-profit organization is providing the Philadelphia community. Music is by Arthur Miles, Stevie Wonder, O'Jays, Naught Boy, Jackson 5, Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield & Sounds Of Blackness. Special Thanks to my guest Micheal Rowe from www.legacyofhope.lifeEvents: https://www.legacyofhope.life/eventsBecome a premium member for extra content at djbenniejames.supercast.comTips at cash app $djbenniejamesLicensed for digital streaming & play ASCAP 400009874 & BMI - 61044939Special Thanks as always to: Donna at Life Destiny SOULutions, The Gardner Family, The Brown Family, Omar Boyles Promotions. Support the show
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.
Since 1971, Sounds of Blackness has lifted the voices of African-American sound through gospel, worldbeat, jazz, and soul. It's no wonder that these three-time Grammy Award-winning artists have racked up numerous accolades and a devoted international fanbase when you hear their latest, “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".
MP3 Link Play via Mixcloud Dave and John at the helm for this week's show with a killer selection of soul, jazz, disco, boogie, house, funk, edits and loads more. Featuring tracks by Kimiko Kasai, Bizio Cool, Herbie Mann, Roy Ayers, Steely Dan, Bernado Mota, Sounds Of Blackness, T Connection, Theo Parish, The Gap Band and many, many more. Enjoy. RSS Feed: 6MS Sessions
Marion Gaines Singers – “Grandma’s Hands” The Fannie Clark SIngers – “Use Me Lord” The Clark Sisters – “Overdose Of The Holy Ghost” East St Louis Gospelettes – “Have A Talk With God” Sounds Of Blackness – “Everything Is Gonna Be Alright” (CJ’s Main Mix) Sounds Of Blackness – “I Believe” (Original Album Version) Tommy […] The post The Penthouse Funk Sessions 17th Apr 2022 appeared first on SSRadio.
This is my go to song when I feel like giving up. You will feel like giving up, but DON'T! Let's Go Behind The Lyrics of one of the greatest motivational songs of all times!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There was a song that the singing group "Sounds Of Blackness" made last year and this year the song is being nominated for an NAACP award. Let's see / hear what that song is as well as give some commentary. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whats-the-411/message
Episode 120. As the world is continuing to falling into inflation and chaos. This episode will focus on music that will send love and good vibes. Enjoy!! New LRPod Merch is available https://www.iamlennyreed.com/merch Sign up today to become a patreon member https://www.patreon.com/thelennyreedpod
Dans ce troisème épisode nous nous attardons sur l'année 1991. Au programme : Alexander O'Neal, Christopher Williams, Maceo Parker, Boyz II Men, Sounds of Blackness, Heavy D & The Boyz, Geto Boys, Bel Biv Devoe, Tevin Campbell, FFF, Mint Condition, Jodeci Aidez nous, en soutenant gratuitement ce podcast ! Comment ? C'est très simple : 1)
Grammy-award winning mega-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis admit to I SEE U that they have nothing to prove and yet, so much to say. Although the duo had been working together for over 35 years -- writing and producing hits for other artists, they've finally released a studio album with their own marquee. 'Jam and Lewis: Vol 1,' showcases top-charting vocalists like Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Boyz II Men and The Sounds of Blackness. The iconic producers reveal to host Eddie Robinson how White club owners in the '70s shunned them from performing at venues in Minneapolis; how cultures clashed during recording sessions with English synth-pop group, The Human League; why a Janet Jackson reunion will be delayed; and what happened that made Terry Lewis almost walk away from the music industry entirely.
We are living through 2 pandemics - COVID & Racism. One has been around longer & is far more deadly. For my Black people remember is is okay to not be okay, to rest, to be angry, to laugh, to cry, to be! Take care of yourself and do what you have to. You are loved & important!!! If you have just recognized the injustices that are faced by Black... please continue to educate yourself about what we have been experiencing for years. Please know a lot of us are tired of your white tears. Change your behaviors! That is what we want to see. The Joi of Social Work Podcast Live Show is happening on Thursday, June 11 at 8pm EST. Register at joisw.eventbrite.com. Want to support a black woman & her students? My friend Dejinay is an educator & advocate who is creating a documentary called More Than Academics with her middle school students! Show your support by following & contributing to their cause. Their IG is @morethanacademicsdocumentary.
The Joi of Social Work Podcast is 2 Years Old! Thank you for your continued support! In this episode Joi & Alex talk about all things related to their experiences of being women in their 30s who don't have children. From the loud tick of the biological clock to being worried your doctor is missing something; it all can feel disheartening and frustrating. Mentioned in this episode: Get your face beat by Social Worker/Makeup Artist @spbeauty____ she is the truth! Upcoming Events: 2/6 - Network & Chili (ticket sale ends 1/31) http://networkandchili.eventbrite.com 3/6-7 - Millennial Social Work Conference in Atlanta, GA 3/21 - EmpowHERment Expo with @courtneychanel https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-empowherment-expo-hosted-by-courtney-chanel-tickets-82922313873?aff=TheJoiofSocialWork