The music on this album, while ethnically informed, often exhibits a spirit of contemporary internationalism by incorporating skills and techniques not originally native to Black culture.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by Medtronic, Inc., a medical technology company specializing in implantable and invasive therapies.
Performer Biography
VocalEssence, founded in Minneapolis in 1969, is an American music organization dedicated to exploring new music for voices and instruments.
Performer Biography
Philip Brunelle, founder and artistic director of VocalEssence, is an internationally recognized conductor and choral scholar who has received Chorus America's highest lifetime achievement award.
Recording & Production
The WITNESS recordings, which showcase African American composers, are supported by the VocalEssence Artistic Advancement Fund.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The African American composers on this recording draw from classical idioms like spirituals and blues, as well as more recent genres such as R&B, gospel, and rap.
Album & Artwork
The album cover art, titled "call i get a witness," was commissioned by VocalEssence with support from the Minnesota State Arts Board.
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