Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz.
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Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz.
Last Updated: August 19, 2021
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Sounds of Blackness | |
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Origin | Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, soul |
Years active | 1969–present |
Labels | Perspective Records A&M Records Zinc Records Atomic K Records Malaco Music Group |
Associated acts | Paris Bennett, Cynthia Johnson, Alexander O'Neal |
Website | soundsofblackness.org |
Past members | Robert J. Jones Ann Nesby James "Big Jim" Wright (deceased) |
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