Audio Recordings by AFRO BLUE -- Music at Howard University

It's a Matter of Pride

The Star Spangled Banner (The National Anthem) (2:28)
Francis Scott Key; Arr. Reginald Bowens, 2009 / Connaitre Miller, AFRO BLUE Ensemble Director - 2004.

Whisper Not (4:36)
Benny Golson/Leonard Feather; Arr. Michele Weir / Connaitre Miller; Soloist: Christine Dashiell - 2009.

The Music of Being Free (Introduction) 0:12)
Alan & Marilyn Bergman; Read by Rachel Robinson.

The Music of Being Free (4:26)
Marvin Hamlisch/Alan & Marilyn Bergman; Arr. Connaitre Miller; Soloists: Danielle Withers & Rachel Robinson - 2009.

Sometimes I'm Happy (3:56)
Vincent Youmans/ Irving Ceasar; arr. Connaitre Miller - 2008.

Blue in Green (5:21)
Miles Davis; Lyrics by Micah Robinson; Vocals: Micah Robinson; Saxophone: Isaiah Allen; Piano: Reginald Bowens - 2009.

Gentle Rain (3:36)
Luis Bonfa; Arr. Jeff Corry; Soloist: Reginald Bowens - 2009.

There Will Never Be Another You (2:22)
Harry Warren/Mack Gordon; Arr. Anders Endenroth; Soloists: Tonya Khakazi & Danielle Withers - 2008.

Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen (4:26)
Traditional Negro Spiritual; Arr. John Blake Jr.; Soloists: Brian Lawson & Danielle Withers - 2009.

Autumn Leaves (4:55)
Joseph Kosma/Johnny Mercer; Arr. Christie Dashiell; Vocalist: Christie Dashiell; Piano: Amy Bormet - 2009.

The Surrey with the Fringe on Top (4:24)
Richard Rogers/Oscar Hammerstein II; Arr. Roger Treece; Soloists: Reginald Bowens & Christie Dashiell - 2008.

Lost at Sea (4:26)
Julia Dollison; Arr. Kerry Marsh; Soloists: Tonya Khakazi & Danielle Withers - 2009.

If You Really Are Concerned Then Show It (5:49)
Billy Taylor; Arr. Connaitre Miller; Soloists: Tonya Khakazi & Danielle Withers - 2009.

It's a Matter of Pride (5:37)
Billy Taylor; Arr. Connaitre Miller; Soloists: Tonya Khakazi & Danielle Withers - 2009.

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing (The Black National Anthem) (3:58)
James Weldon Johnson/John Rosamond Johnson; Arr. Reginald Bowens/Connaitre Miller; Soloists: Danielle Withers & Jessica Chamblis - 2008.

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