James Baldwin & Me-A Centennial Tribute by The Charles Reese Experience

James Baldwin & Me-A Centennial Tribute by The Charles Reese Experience

This outstanding CD features vocal improvisation, spoken word, and soundscapes, as Charles Reese honors James Baldwin's centennial with a powerful tribute, highlighting Baldwin's fearless bravery, steadfast dedication to truth, and unwavering faith in the strength of love and redemption.

James Baldwin, American writer, and Civil Rights Activist was born in Harlem on August 2nd, 1924 and died in Saint Paul de Vance, France on December 1st, 1987.

James Baldwin was one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century. His writings include "Go Tell It On The Mountain", "Giovanni's Room", "The Fire Next Time"  'Nobody Knows My Name", and "If Beale Street Could Talk" ( Made into a feature film by Barry Jenkins & starring Academy Award winner, Regina King)