Spencer Crew - Field to Factory - Voices of the Great MigrationAn audio documentary about the African Americans who migrated from the rural South to the urban North between 1915 and 1951. These Americans reminisce and tell their own stories. Produced by David Tarnow for the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History and narrated by the museum's director, Spencer Crew. Includes an 18 page illustrated booklet. 64 minutes. "Divides neatly between the horrors of Southern life and the mixed

the MDR Symphony Orchestra

and drummer Byron Vannoy

Baroque violins

As a bonus to this amazing performance a complete short film made in Brussels by Coleman Hawkins backed by Jimmy Woode on bass

Four young adults in Fort McMurray

symphonies

After receiving a mysterious message from a dead suicidal schoolmate

and which was recorded by many other artists

This new album features ten new compositions for mixed choir

a highly versatile group that brings the sweet sound of Philly Soul forward for a new generation

It is released on the label Nilento Records

and what emerges is a shimmering tapestry of skillfully-woven musical threads