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| | Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum | | | Music Artist : | | Sounds of Blackness | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Perspective Records | | Release Date : | | 1994-04-19 | | Store Price : | | $9.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $8.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Hold On, Pt. 1
2. I'm Going All the Way
3. Ah Been Buked, Pt. 1
4. I Believe
5. Hold On, Pt. 2
6. Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
7. Sun-Up to Sundown
8. Lord Will Make a Way
9. He Took Away All My Pain
10. Place in My Heart
11. Harder They Are the Bigger They Fall
12. Drum (Africa to America)
13. African Medley: Royal Kingdom/Rise/My Native Land
14. Very Special Love
15. Strange Fruit
16. Black Butterfly
17. You've Taken My Blues and Gone
18. Livin' the Blues
19. Ah Been Buked, Pt. 2
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 AAA-"Anointed/Appointed and Approved"
Submitted on: 2006-03-26 |
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| I've had this cd twice and would lend it to others-never to see it again!!! I can't say how happy I am to have found it on Amazon. The music/the words are all inspiring. "I'm going All The Way" has gotten me through some "trials and tribulations" and "He took away all my pain" helped me to continue on. Whoever buys this cd will not be dissappointed-it supplys whatever you need!!! |
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One of The Most Uplifting Recordings In History
Submitted on: 2005-03-04 |
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| This is one of those albums that I could just play from start to finish and over and over. The music and spirit in these recordings is just incredible and the lyrics are among the best I have ever heard. I believe that everyone, particularly African-Americans, should own a copy of this album. There are a least 5 potential hit singles in this collection. This album affects me emotionally as much as any album of the last 25 years. I can be in any situation or mood and listen to "Black Butterfly" and be instantly invigorated and filled with power. I hear this song and get chills. One of the greatest albums in decades -and actually of all time. |
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Their best album!
Submitted on: 2004-11-27 |
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Africa to America: The Journey of the Drum is the Sounds of Blackness' best album! It is their finest collection of music to date. I love all of their albums but this is a must-have for anyone who enjoys urban gospel music and wants to be uplifted!
Many songs hit home for me, especially when I'm having a bad day. My favourites are: "Lord Will Make A Way", "He Took Away All My Pain", "Livin the Blues" and especially "A Place in My Heart".
"A Place in My Heart" should have been a single. Next time you listen to this song, listen closely to the words. Very inspiring message from mother to daughter. No better singer could deliver the message on this song than Ann Nesby.
Purchase this CD if you like the Sounds of Blackness. The whole CD tells a true story with a very happy and inspirational ending. Enjoy and God Bless! |
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I Have It Again
Submitted on: 2001-10-19 |
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| I was so happy to receive this CD after I had lost it a few years ago. The CD is absolutely excellent. If you have never heard Sounds of Blackness before, I guarantee that the first time you hear it you won't be able to stop. If you like their first CD, "Evolution of Gospel", you will like this CD twice as much. I play my CD at least 3 times a day (notice "at least"). You will love Ann Nesby, the lead vocalist on most of the tracks. You might almost mistake her for someone like Aretha Franklin. You will love songs like "I'm Going All The Way" and "The Harder They Are The Bigger They Fall." Other good songs are "I Believe" and "A Place In My Heart" in which Ann Nesby sings a tribute to her daughter. "Strange Fruit" and "Black Butterfly" might actually bring tears to your eyes as you hear about the struggles of African-Americans in the slave days. Get "Africa to America: The Beat of the Drum" if you haven't already and also get "Evolution of Gospel" if you don't own that already. |
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Better Than Their Debut Album of Three Years Earlier
Submitted on: 2001-08-26 |
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| Usually, the sophomore effort of a group pales somewhat in comparison to the first; but Sounds of Blackness scored a coup by releasing one that is definitely an improvement over "The Evolution of Gospel." And that is a monumental achievement. The release, like its predecessor, mixes the old with the new. The selection of traditional spirituals ("Hold On," "Sun Up to Sundown") and a Billie Holiday classic ("Strange Fruit") complement the contemporary tracks. The latter are outstanding with great production and vocals from the talented singers. The Al Green-sounding "The Lord Will Make a Way" and the Curtis Mayfield-like "He Took Away All My Pain" are excellent testaments of faith. Poignancy reigns in the beautiful "A Place in My Heart, a mother's testimony with a passion-filled performance from Ann Nesby, and "A Very Special Love" with Billy Steele and Carrie Harrington sharing the lead. "The Harder They Are The Bigger They Fall" is a funk-driven selection featuring lead vocalist Jimmy Wright. "Black Butterfly," though not as memorable as the Deniece Williams' classic of the same name, is still a wonder to behold. All should hear the "sounds" of this underrated ensemble! |
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