As a special addition to the virtual field trip "The Night Before Christmas", we connected with Director Gary Hines to celebrate Sounds of Blackness 50th anniversary. In this interview he discusses moving from New York to the Twin Cities, the Minnesota history that shaped Sounds of Blackness, the Grammy-winning ensemble's grounding in protest music, and more.
Special thanks to Robin Hickman-Winfield.
Editing by Sherine Onukwuwe