In this first broadcast of In a Mellow Tone during the 2019 edition of Black History Month, we will listen to some recordings which celebrate the struggle for freedom and equality of the African American people, from the time they were taken away from Africa to today. Two musicians will be featured: John Carter (Castles of Ghana, Fields, and Dance of the Love Gosts) and Wadada Leo Smith (Ten Freedom Summers).
Ode To The Flower Maiden John Carter - Dauwhe (1982) - Black Saint |
Enter From The East John Carter - Dauwhe - Black Saint |
Castles Of Ghana John Carter - Castles Of Ghana (1986) - Gramavision |
The Fallen Prince John Carter - Castles Of Ghana - Gramavision |
Dance Of The Love Ghosts John Carter - Dance Of The Love Ghosts (1987) - Gramavision |
Moon Waltz John Carter - Dance Of The Love Ghosts - Gramavision |
Bootyreba At The Big House John Carter - Fields (1988) - Gramavision |
Juba's Run John Carter - Fields - Gramavision |
Thurgood Marshall And Brown vs Board Of Education: A Dream Of Equal Education 1954 Wadada Leo Smith - Ten Freedom Summers (2012) - Cuneiform |
Rosa Park And The Montgomery Bus Boycott, 381 Days Wadada Leo Smith - Ten Freedom Summers - Cuneiform |
America Parts 1,2,3 Wadada Leo Smith - Ten Freedom Summers - Cuneiform |