Black Lives (Double CD)

"Black Lives - from Generation to Generation"

Cheick Tidiane Seck - Immanuel Wilkins - David Gilmore - Marque Gilmore - Sharrif Simmons - Stephanie McKay - Andy Milne - Kokayi - Sonny Troupé - Reggie Washington - Alicia Hall Moran - DJ Grazzhoppa - Adam Falcon - Jeremy Pelt - Grégory Privat - Marcus Strickland - E.J. Strickland - Oliver Lake - Jacques Schwarz-Bart - Gene Lake - Tutu Puoane - Yul - Marvin Sewell - Jean-Paul Bourelly - Terence “Sub Z“ Nicholson

25 musicians from the United States, Caribbean and Africa each compose a song to fight against systemic racism in the world

The 25 composers are between 20 and 80 years old and are known for their work as leaders but also their collaboration with world-famous artists from the 60‘s until today.

They come from the United States, Caribbean and Africa and their songs draw on many influences, such as African music, hip-hop, jazz, funk, rock, fusion, rap, jungle, nu-jazz, soul, blues, Caribbean jazz, opera, classical music, poetry.

This project brings together more than 60 musicians, who play a large variety of instruments: saxophone, trumpet, trombone, vibraphone, guitar, drums, bass, vocals, piano, keyboards, turntables, ka drums, n’goni, djembe and tama. There is even a choir from Mali, composed of girls 7 to 13 years of age.

On this album, you will listen to brothers, twins, a father and a son, a couple, a mother and son, old friends !

“Black Lives - from Generation to Generation“ is a collective of artists who are continuing to fight for equality and social justice through music.‍

Tracklist:

01. Sanga Bô
02. Praying
03. We Are Here
04. Phenomenon
05. Togged To The Bricks
06. Sa Nou Yé / Be Proud
07. Dancing
08. Walk
09. Colored Man Singin' The Blues!
10. Anthem For A Better Tomorrow
11. Friendship
12. Matter
13. Language Of The Unheard
14. Pre-Existing Conditions
15. Dreaming Of Freedom (For Tony)
16. Back & Forth
17. From The Outside In
18. Higher
19. Hero's Journey
20. Masters Of Mud (Shape Shifting)