SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS are a Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis, Minnesota. “The Evolution Of Gospel” (1991), “The Night Before Christmas: A Musical Fantasy” (1992), and “Africa To America: The Journey Of The Drum” (1994) are all available from Perspective Records, “Journey Of The Drum: Remix Collection” (1995) is available from Polygram Records, “Time For Healing” (1997) is available from Perspective Records, “Reconciliation” (1999) is available from Zinc Records, “Very Best Of Sounds Of Blackness” (2001) is available from A&M Records, “Soul Symphony” (2002) is available from Sounds Of Blackness Records, “The Night Before Christmas, Vol. 2” (2004) is available from Atomic K Records, “Unity” (2005) is available from Lightyear Records, “Kings And Queens: Message Music From The Movement” (2007) is available from Atomic K Records, and “The 3rd Gift: Story, Song & Spirit” (2009) will be available from Sounds Of Blackness Records. Gary Hines is Music Director and Producer for Sounds Of Blackness having arranged, composed, recorded, and performed music for the group. 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.

Website: www.soundsofblackness.com
Photo: Gary Hines / SoundsOfBlackness.com