Tiki Mercury-Clarke
Incorporating narration, singing, piano-playing, storytelling, sound effects and original and familiar background music “LIFT EVERY VOICE & SING!: The Roots of Gospel Music” is a history lesson, a music lesson, a saga of courage and hope, and a tribute to the power of words. The story begins thousands of years ago among the Classical Afrikan Empires and traces the life cycle of Spirituals: their seeding from the Motherland, their gestation in the Caribbean, their birth during captivity in the U.S., the fascinating tale of their maturity as coded messages between Canada and the U.S. on the Underground Railroad, and their final transition to Ancestor of Gospel Music.
The show also touches on the historic origins of members of Canada’s Afrikan
population and the deep rooted connection to Afrikans in the US and Caribbean.
Many myths that surround the diasporic Afrikan community in general are
dispelled. Musical selections are rich and powerful ranging from a haunting solo
voice to 12 part choral work with foot stomping percussion.
This is a CD set for music lovers and lovers of stories.
It is for those who enjoy being entertained. For people who like to learn and want to better understand the world we live in. It is for families to sit down and listen to together, and it’s for youth and adults to individually absorb. It sits comfortably beside your dictionaries and other reference works. But above all, it is for those who long to be inspired.
The entire production is now available on a 3 CD set and can be purchased online or ordered by mail from Blackherbals.com or through the Kakuyon Stronghold website. Attention to the sociological and historical background of gospel's roots helps to make this production a tool for education without compromising its entertainment value.
Tiki Mercury-Clarke. With her rich, melodic voice, her brilliant talent as a pianist & her flair for narration, Tiki’s one-woman performance revitalizes the history of our lives and inspires an optimistic direction for our future. We thoroughly enjoyed it and we know you will too.
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Price for the 3 CD Set: $60.00 USD (plus shipping)
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RGL Enterprises International Inc.
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Scarborough, Ontario M1K 2S3, Canada
REVIEWS
#1
“Tiki
Mercury-Clarke’s Lift
Every Voice & Sing! does
what no other gospel album has ever done:
connect African tradition with the development of Gospel music.
This album should be listened to by all who think
they know the African roots of Gospel music.
“It
is an incredible poetic and learning experience that will give the listener an
extraordinary historical excursion from Africa to contemporary Gospel music.
“I
was moved to tears as each track taught me how sacred and ancient the music of
African people is, and unfortunately, how many of us fail to understand this
sacred history.
“This
recording needs to be in the library of every artist, publisher, and listener
of Gospel music.
Tiki’s voice, in both the readings and songs speaks directly to the
soul and captures the traditional “shout songs” of Africans during
enslavement.
“This
album is simply awesome.”
Dr.
Ray Winbush (Professor, Scholar, Author)
Director,
Institute for Urban Research
Morgan
State University
Baltimore
Maryland U.S.A.
#2
“Tiki
Mercury-Clarke’s Lift
Every Voice & Sing!:
The Roots of Gospel Music,
brings a new vision of African history, through the dynamics of gospel music.
“This
three volume CD collection of narration and music moves the listener thru
African and world history, in such a way that the listener is transposed and
transformed.
Anyone listening to this magnificent artist presentation of the great
sagas of these great men and women, will be left enlightened and uplifted by
the brilliance of this artistic rendering.
“The
need for such a wonderful learning tool is long overdue.
Every home and classroom should have a copy of
Tiki
Mercury-Clarke’s Lift
Every Voice & Sing!:
The Roots of Gospel Music.”
Professor
James Small
Vice-President
Organization
of African American Unity
#3
“Tiki
Mercury-Clarke’s Lift
Every Voice & Sing!:
The Roots of Gospel Music,
represents a landmark achievement in the use of oral storytelling as powerful
learning experience. The
weaving of historical fact and moral inspection is nothing less than
masterful.
“Tiki
Mercury-Clarke engages us instantly and guides us on a journey that is
uncompromising yet thoughtful in the exploration of the African holocaust as a
test of the courage, beauty, and spiritual power of African people.
“This
compilation is a must for any educator who is serious about taking on the
challenge of delving into the fearful and stormy waters of social justice.”
Kai
ner Maa Pitanta
Masters
of Science in Education, Foundations and Teaching
COMMENTARIES
“I
waited eagerly for the release of this CD set and am thrilled to have my very
own.
“The
thought provoking narrative and outstanding musical performances are
informative and entertaining.
It is an unforgettable historical recount of the experiences and
contributions of black people, from the establishment in Africa of the first
democrative societies to the creation of distinct rhythms used in worship.
“Encore!
I look forward with the same anticipation to a follow-up of this
magnificent work.”
Luciana
Brown
Vaughan
ON
