Seeing the Civil Rights movement in a way not before depicted (and we’ve all seen the PBS docs over the years) was both humbling and encouraging. A mix of interviews with the leaders of the movement and performances by contemporary artists, the film’s backbone is the music – and how the people fighting for their freedom and equality used the power of Freedom Songs to spread their message and give themselves and each other strength. I personally reacted with a mixture of tears, chills and laughter while watching and listening to the heros who were there, recount their experiences and even sing the songs themselves that got them thru what seems like unimaginable times. Over the past week we’ve seen this use of song repeated in the footage coming in from Haiti with the same principle, singing for peace and strength in times of little hope. If you are in NYC – there are screenings ALL WEEK at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM). Please go & support this film! Trust us – you will not be disappointed.
Gearing up for their comeback album Revolution Per Minute critically acclaimed Hip Hop duo Reflection Eternal bless their fans with free music. Entitled The RE:Union the mixtape contains new cuts off their upcoming album as well as unreleased tracks and classics. Revolution Per Minute is slated for February 2010.
This is a bad idea, matter of fact no more writing I’m done.
Greg Mike is the man, this exhibit I will be shooting and hopefully get an interview with the artist. Road trip on Jan.29th Peace
The talent level in ATL is far and beyond, please visit Greedmontpark.com and support the movement.
