Hannibal Lokumbe is described as a 'seer, a poet of sound, a creator whose artistry is rooted in love, freedom, and justice,' and his creative process is deeply personal and intuitive.
Recording & Production
This album pairs "Trials, Tears, Transcendence: The Journey of Clara Luper" with three other compositions by Hannibal Lokumbe that address the civil rights movement and the search for peace and equality.
Performer Biography
Karen Slack, a GRAMMY® Award-winning soprano, is recognized for her rich artistry and advocacy, and recently won a 2025 GRAMMY® for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album.
Performer Biography
Jabee Williams is a 3x Emmy Award-winning rapper, voice actor, performer, and community leader from Oklahoma City, whose music has been praised by Chuck D.
Composer Biography
Hannibal Lokumbe, an award-winning composer, jazz musician, poet, author, and educator, spent 25 years in New York City playing trumpet and recording with jazz legends like Gil Evans and McCoy Tyner.
Performer Biography
Tulivu-Donna Lynn Cumberbatch (1950-2022) was a celebrated jazz vocalist from Brooklyn, New York, who performed with luminaries such as Hannibal Lokumbe and the Kronos Quartet.
Composition History
The work "Trials, Tears, Transcendence: The Journey of Clara Luper" by Hannibal Lokumbe was commissioned as part of the Oklahoma Stories series, an initiative to highlight narratives rooted in Oklahoma's past and present.
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