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Born Again American – Part 1 “To Sea”

The Born Again American Music Mix is a series of exquisite mixes inspired by a new era. Each week will question and affirm what we know and where we choose to go… from here.

Every Monday starting Jan. 5th and ending Jan. 19th, 1 out of a 3 part Born Again American mix series will be made available on the U Music Drops widget. Every week at Monday 12pm the U Music Drops Player will drop a new mix. You will have 7 days to download that mix for free.

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PART 1 – TO SEA

Part 1- To Sea, features the wise words of Ruby Dee as she delves into the African American identity in a way that is refreshing and downright timely. I think many African Americans, I know I have, have been left by the crossroads with the victory of this election. The crossroads of our identity. Most, not all, of us have been raised with some or more a degree of cynicism and resentment towards America; leaving us with a splintered, at best, sense of identity.

The Born Again American Mix Part 1 “To Sea” is no longer available for download. The Born Again American Download Card will be available online in February and at select stores.

If you missed Part 1 “To Sea” Listen

This is an idea I’ve had on the burner for a minute as Barack was running, now that the will be our president in just a few weeks I could not resist the artistic forces that were willing to give these thoughts voice. As I started piecing together the music I would use on Beatport.com, I came by a site www.visionaryproject.org that is an archive of interviews with prominent African American leaders in the sciences, humanities, arts and politics. I gravitated to the women of course and they surely did not disappoint. At the same time I teamed up with a my friend DJ FoLAKe to play around with the idea that was coming to light.

I am a storyteller and I can’t help but tell one in my art whether it is theater, music or film. It was my pleasure to create this mix and I hope it is your pleasure to listen.

CREDITS/PLAYLIST

Mixed and Arranged by Hanifah Walidah
Co-Mixed by DJ FoLAKe

Main Track: Lonely Quiet by Soul T (Exquisite Records)
Additional Track: Godspeed by Modeselektor (Bpitch Control)
What Do You Know by The Gentle People ( I Records)

Additional Vocals/Poetry: Hanifah Walidah and Olive Demetrius
Wise Words: Ruby Dee (www.visionaryproject.org)
© 2002-2008 The National Visionary Leadership Project. All Rights Reserved.

Photography: Olive Demetrius
Graphic Design: Hanifah Walidah

Special Thanks to Lars Kronlund for introducing me to Beatport.com

© 2009 I Love U People.