Marcus Strickland

25 musicians from the United States, Caribbean and Africa each composed a song to fight against systemic racism in the world. "Black Lives - from Generation to Generation" is a collective of artists who are continuing to fight for equality and social justice through music. The 25 composers are between 20 and 80 years old and are known for their work as leaders but also their collaboration with world-famous artists from the 60‘s until today (D‘Angelo, Fela Kuti, Meshell Ndegéocello, Salif Keita, Marcus Miller, Roy Hargrove, Erykah Badu, Steve Coleman, Joe Zawinul, The Headhunters, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding). They come from the United States, Caribbean and Africa and their songs draw on many influences, such as African music, hip-hop, jazz, funk, rock, fusion, rap, jungle, nu-jazz, soul, blues, Caribbean jazz, opera, classical music, poetry. “Black Lives - from Generation to Generation” is a clear indication that there’s an infinite number of ways to conceive Black existence in the world. And if that doesn’t actually end up as a “utopian racial coalition,” may it help us transcend the lack of fellowship that is currently all-too common. All the rights and profits from this album will go straight to the talented artists who composed their songs for this cause: THE FIGHT AGAINST RACISM.

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