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Recorded at Flyte Tyme Studios, Edina, Minnesota. AFRICA TO AMERICA: THE JOURNEY OF THE DRUM includes several traditional black musical styles. It includes a reading from a piece by Langston Hughes and an a cappella version of "Strange ... Full DescriptionFruit."
Sounds Of Blackness includes: Gary Hines (conductor); Ann Nesby, Core Cotton, Renee McCall, Shirley Marie Graham, Alecia Russel, Jayn Bell, Patricia Lacy, Geoff Jones, Carrie Harrington, Billy Steele (vocals); Mufundsi Joseph Young (rap); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Kevin Pierce (guitar); Jimmy Wright (electric piano, keyboards); Trenon Graham (drums); Stokley (drums, percussion); Jeff Taylor (drum programming).
Producers: Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Gary Hines.
Vibe (5/94, p.110) - "...R&B's merging of the sacred and the profane has become so familiar that the blending of the holy with the historic on AFRICA TO AMERICA is a fresh breath of life for an increasingly stale format....elevates the Sounds to a rare level of transcendence...." Hide Description Africa To America: The Journey Of The Drum Music Sounds Of Blackness Africa To America: The Journey Of The Drum Songs Africa To America: The Journey Of The Drum Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Variety
I found this cd to be outstanding, vocal quality and arrangements are unique and on point.
Submitted by mistamista_1999 (Monaca, PA, USA) 
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This is a sweift moving, soul stirring
inspirational album. Going all the way will move anyone who has a soul!
Submitted by sonjaw31 (Oxon Hill, Md.)
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 The most amazing record thats come out in awhile
A perfect addition to any gospel or African music collection. It really opened my eyes to experience my culutrea and my heritage in music i love to share with everyone!
Submitted by raysgurl107 (Huntsville,Al,USA)
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Great Album
When i first listened to the album, i was moved and i had to listen to it over and over again.
The tracks that touched me most were I'm going all the way, He took away all my pain,Hold on, Very special Love and most of all "A place in my heart".
Buy this CD, you'll love it.
Submitted by sharonqte (Croydon, UK)
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A very special album which is thought provoking and inspiring. It stirs deep feelings within and is an absolute joy to experience. I love it. Joanne
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