We had a blast collaborating with filmmaker Kid Ethnic and the saxophone section from Orquesta GarDel at Blackspace to shoot a live performance of “Power Man” from our most recent album Woke. Submitted to the 2018 NPR Tiny Desk contest. Wish us luck!
EducationNC article about our Af-Am music workshop initiative
We’re honored to get a writeup about our efforts over the years to visit elementary, middle, and high schools to give workshops about the history of African-American music. You might not know it from our club appearances, but connecting with youth, unlocking history and creativity are some of the most important tenets of our existence… Continue Reading
Music video for “Captain America” produced by DSA students
Now that the second single from our new album “Woke” is out, we’re dropping a music video to go along with “Captain America.” Check it out: The special story here is that this music video was produced by high school students at Durham School of the Arts (Pierce and Steve’s alma mater). Pierce collaborated with… Continue Reading
Release date and album art for Woke
Three years in the making and it’s finally here. Revealing the album cover art for Woke. Available Friday July 7th. Album art by Chris Charles / Creative Silence Cover photo by Osunfunke Omisade Burney-Scott Jewelry by Mamie Wilkins / Cockamamie Jewelry… Continue Reading
Radio Alert: Exclusive Preview of our new album “Woke” Thursday Dec 15 on WKNC
You might have seen social media rumblings from us that our first full album in 5 years is done. It’s true! It’s called “WOKE” and tomorrow/Thursday December 15th, will be the first and only time you can hear some new tracks from it. The band will be live on WKNC 88.1 (NC State’s radio station)… Continue Reading