Bruits by Imani Winds

How can we stay connected? The answer is simple – we are already connected. We are just blocked. Bruited.

And speaking our truths can help clear the pathways to unity. This album is the latest effort of Imani Winds’ decades-long quest to bring diverse viewpoints to the classical music world. The music by Frederic Rzewski, Reena Esmail, and Vijay Iyer all highlight the need to shine the light on personal perspectives. Because important art leads to radical change. With guests Cory Smythe, Janai Brugger, and John Whittington Franklin

Tracklist

1.	Bruits: I. gulf	6:01

2.	Bruits: II. force	2:57

3.	Bruits: III. wake and IV. flocks	8:21

4.	Bruits: V. masse	3:40

5.	The Light is the Same	8:52

6.	Sometimes: I. Prolog	2:38

7.	Sometimes: II. Sometimes	10:56

8.	Sometimes: III. Lullaby (God to Hungry Child)	2:41

Credits

released February 5, 2021

imani winds is: brandon patrick george, flute; toyin spellman-diaz, oboe; mark dover, clarinet; jeff scott, Horn; monica ellis, bassoon
featuring: cory smythe, piano (tracks 1-4); john whittington franklin, speaker (track 6); janai brugger, soprano (track 8)
composers: vijay iyer (Tracks 1-4), reena esmail (Track 5), frederic rzewski (Tracks 6-8)
writers: john hope franklin (track 6), langston hughes (track 8)

PUBLISHERS: SCHOTT MUSIC (TRACKS 1-4), A PIECE OF SKY MUSIC (TRACK 5), SOUND POOL MUSIC (TRACKS 6-8)
PRODUCED BY JUDITH SHERMAN
ENGINEERS: CHARLES MUELLER, PAUL PERRET (NARRATION, TRACK 6)
MIXED + MASTERED BY JUDITH SHERMAN + JEANNE VELONIS
PRODUCTION + EDITING ASSISTANT: JEANNE VELONIS
COVER ART + ALBUM PACKAGE DESIGN BY MARIAN C. HOLMES
PHOTOGRAPHER: SHERVIN LAINEZ
RECORDED LIVE AUGUST + SEPTEMBER 2019, OKTAVEN AUDIO, MOUNT VERNON, NY
TRACK 6 NARRATION RECORDED LIVE OCTOBER 23, 2020, CLEAN CUTS STUDIO, WASHINGTON, D.C.

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