EP102: Gary D. Hines

Today’s exceptional episode of Electronically Yours features a true legend, Gary D. Hines.  He has led multi-Grammy award-winning collective Sounds of Blackness for 50 years, creating an inspiring hybrid of Pop, Hip-Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Latin, Rock, Blues, Reggae, Ragtime, Classical and Gospel. Gary has also worked with Quincy Jones, Jimmy “Jam” Harris & Terry Lewis, Prince, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Johnny Gill, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Dolly Parton, Danny Glover and Jordin Sparks to name just a few. He is also an educator, lecturing worldwide about the history, impact and evolution of African-American music and culture. Ladies and gentlemen - leader of the magnificent Sounds of Blackness - Gary D. Hines... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives... Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles Stooke Engineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.