The Black Index
The Cipher by Chelle Barbour
Song Selections:
Breathe 0:00
Meditations on Oya 6:43
Beautifully Black 11:58
Zebra 18:06
“We Eat Death” - Spoken Word By Khari B. and Jonathan Woods. Over Psychokinesis. 23:46
Shades and Shapes 29:00
The compositions on The Antidote Suite are experiments to modernize commonly known traits of meditative music, identified as repetitive rhythms and drones. Some songs can induce meditative relaxation to aid sleep or reflection, while other pieces may inspire you to get up, get out, and do something. We offer a listen into possible meditative sounds of black practices and aesthetics. Meditative music doesn’t have to put us to sleep. Some of us like to whistle while we work. The musical theme is entirely inspired by the visual works of the 6 artists featured in The Black Index. Dennis Delgado, Alicia Henry, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, Titus Kaphar, Whitfield Lovell, and Lava Thomas
The music is featured solely in this video, but will be available on CD and www.Bandcamp.com in February.
Enjoy this compelling film created by Jonathan Woods in his reflection of our music.
Created on the occasion of The Black Index exhibition curated by Bridget R. Black: The Black Index Website
Composed and Performed by Eunoia Society: JoVia Armstrong- Composer/Percussionist and Leslie DeShazor, 5-String Electric Violin. This album features several prominent musicians that we want to thank. Jeff Parker, guitar; Isaiah Sharkey, bass, Nicole Mitchell, Flute; Amr Fahmy, piano, Yaw, vocals; and Phenom, lyricist. This film was created by Jonathan Woods for the Black Index Index as well.
