Verve Label Group is comprised of some of the world’s most iconic label imprints, including Decca Records US, Decca Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Mercury KX, Impulse! Records, Verve Records, and Verve Forecast. This
#VerveWeek , a few of their incredible artists talked with Save The Music about the significance and the impact of Black music in their lives and on their artistry. First up was Grammy nominated composer, curator, and activist Carlos Simon (
@carlos_simon_music )—who recounted that his upbringing in church was the beginning of his music education journey and the catalyst for his appreciation of Black music. Next Up, NAACP Image Award winning Harpist—Brandee Younger (
@harpista )—emphasized the importance of cultural literacy in the classroom, highlighting the way her music program and her teachers celebrated and encouraged the culture of her New York community. And closing out the week, Emmy and 3x Grammy nominated frontwoman of the dynamic musical group
@tankandthebangas —Tarriona “Tank” Ball (
@thinktank20 )—spoke about the challenges Black artists face sometimes when confined to a specific sound or genre, and she further underscored the importance of being true to oneself and your own unique artistry.
Thank you to
@ververecords @deccarecordsus and to our incredible new
#ArtistAmbassadors— @carlos_simon_music @tankandthebangas @harpista —for partnering with Save The Music in celebration Black Music Month! Make sure you follow and support these amazing talents—and continue to be on the lookout for more content this month highlighting the importance of Black music, Black musicians, and music education!
Learn more about Save The Music and the 130 new music programs STM aims to launch nationwide at savethemusic.org
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