Damon Locks / Black Monument Ensemble -Where Future Unfolds -International Anthem / Indigo CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Statement of Intent/Black Monument Theme

1.2 Sounds Like Now

1.3 Solar Power

1.4 Rebuild a Nation

1.5 Which I Believe It Will

1.6 Which I Believe I Am

1.7 The Colors That You Bring

1.8 The Future?

1.9 Power

1.10 From a Spark to a Fire

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Where Future Unfolds is a new work spirited by Chicago-based sound & visual artist Damon Locks. Starting as a solo sound collage piece (where Locks pulled samples from Civil Rights era speeches and recordings to create an improvisational pallet for performance on his drum machine), over 4 years the project has blossomed into a 15-piece Black Monument Ensemble featuring musicians (including Angel Bat Dawid on clarinets and Dana Hall on drums), dancers (members of Chicago youth dance company Move Me Soul), and singers (alumni of the Chicago Children's Choir). A live capture of the ensemble's epic debut at the Garfield Park Botanical Conservatory on the West Side of Chicago, Where Future Unfolds recalls the spirits of Phil Cohran's Artistic Heritage Ensemble, Eddie Gale's Ghetto Music, Archie Shepp's Attica Blues, and Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back in an inspired & utterly immediate contemporary intersection of gospel, jazz, activism & 808 breaks.

Recorded live at Garfield Park Conservatory, as part of Red Bull Music Festival, Chicago, November 15th 2018. Shiny compact disk in deluxe 8-panel digipack with lyrics, liner notes & photos.

"Where Future Unfolds" is a groundbreaking CD by Damon Locks / Black Monument Ensemble, released under the acclaimed label International Anthem in collaboration with Indigo. This album stands as a powerful fusion of gospel, jazz, hip-hop, and experimental music, reflecting on themes of liberation, resistance, and hope for the future. The ensemble features an impressive lineup of vocalists and musicians who blend live instrumentation with samples from civil rights archives to create an immersive sonic experience. Damon Locks is known for his innovative approach to sound art and activism; his work has been widely praised for its emotional depth and social relevance. "Where Future Unfolds" has received critical acclaim for its unique vision and was highlighted in numerous best-of-year lists upon release. International Anthem is renowned for supporting boundary-pushing artists across genres like jazz, soul, electronic music, and beyond?helping bring fresh voices such as Makaya McCraven or Angel Bat Dawid into the spotlight.

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05176102

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