SPIRITUALS A NATIONAL TREASURE
Ralph Ellison suggests in his book the Invisible Man, that a black man considers himself socially invisible. He states “I was pulled this way and that for longer than I can remember. And my problem was that I always tried … Read More
Spirituals are multi faceted and have a fun side too! Sometimes all we need is a little laughter to get us going on Monday morning. So grab a great cup of coffee, put a smile on your face and laugh … Read More
What do we call the secret & sacred songs created by the slaves in America, and why have they been given so many names? Fact #1. There is no doubt it is an original music created on American soil by … Read More
In my SOS roots blog, I will be talking about the true essence of the black spirituals created by the slaves in America. The spirituals were born in the back fields, because that’s where the slaves worked. I’m tired of … Read More
No one likes to talk about or recall the horrific unjust events of human history that have taken place around the world. However painful the history, it is foolish to believe that silence regarding any history will not impact history … Read More
I had this idea several years ago that was born out of what I deemed a necessity to include the valuable accomplishments & contributions the slaves made in American history. I wanted the US Congress to honor and acknowledge our … Read More
Several months ago I was contacted by DEEP Inc., a Canadian firm in Toronto, Canada asking me to contribute an article to their 2015 release of Songs of Freedom documentary film in conjunction with their Songs of Freedom website.They asked … Read More
Hello Calvin, A lot of people dreams are becoming more based around the arts and music. And many do not have the tools to become successful because schools are cutting art programs and music programs. What are your feelings on … Read More
Today is the 7th anniversary of when the United States Congress “Recognized the African American Spiritual as a National Treasure” and “Expresses the deepest gratitude, recognition, and honor to the former enslaved Africans in the United States for their gifts … Read More
Everything is possible if you believe in it. That’s why I’m beyond excited to share with you my conversation with a great American Hero. Imagine me, a kid born in a sharecropper cabin having the opportunity to speak with one … Read More