*Fresh from their NAACP Image Award Nomination for the anthemic single “Time For Reparations,” The 3X Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness is back with an urgent new social justice anthem for today – “WOKE!”
Contemporary society and media have appropriated the term “Woke” and weaponized it for divisive and meaningless culture wars. “Woke” is not a competition, it is a way of being.
Historically, the term “Woke” is an African-American phrase to alert others to the ever-prevalent systems of racism and poverty established centuries ago by colonizers. These systems that favor one group of people over another are woven into our political, religious, and education systems to this very day. Many do not realize that these systems are even there or where their true origins come from..
“WOKE” is a powerful life-changing call to consciousness. “WOKE” is a message to stay alert and understand deeply the history of systems of hate across the globe. “WOKE” is a demand for a life that is free of systems of oppression!
“WOKE” features the soul-charged vocals of the Sounds of Blackness’ very own Quan Howell while weaving together a tapestry of social justice themes and iconic protest music references.
“WOKE” was written and produced by Sounds of Blackness Music Director Gary Hines and recorded at Atomic K Studios and RiverRock Studios in Minneapolis.
About Sounds of Blackness
Since 1971, Sounds of Blackness has taken audiences worldwide on a musical journey through the history of African-American music via tours, stage productions, music workshops, recordings, videos, and concerts.
Sounds of Blackness has received 3 Grammys, SoulTrain, NAACP Image, Stellar, International Time for Peace Awards and, an Emmy Nomination.
Sounds of Blackness film Soundtracks include “Precious”, “Batman” (Prince), and “Black Skin”. Their soulful music spans Jazz, Blues, R&B, Spirituals, Rock & Roll, Gospel, Hip-Hop, Worldbeat, and Soul. It has left an indelible imprint upon and inspired audiences worldwide.
The Grammy Award-winning group is celebrating its 52 Anniversary with a ‘Special Edition “New Era” EP featuring the New Hit Singles -“Hold Up Your Light“ & “#URGONNAWIN”!
Director Hines Thanks God and All Sounds of Blackness Members for 52 years of staying “WOKE”!
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