discography

Inspired by gospel music and slave chants recorded at Angola Prison in the 1950s, this new project consists of original compositions and inspired arrangements of traditional songs by Howard Wiley. 

Howard's interpretations draws upon the call and response technique between a leader and the "congregation", creating a unique musical exploration. 
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"Twenty-First Century Negro” is Wiley’s critically acclaimed first studio CD release. 

Writer Gabe Meline describes the disc as “brawny” and “rich in tradition… taking after the likes of Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins to name a few…”. 
 

additional sounds

Tracks:

1. the stumble
2. pat's theem
3. kiyomis love song