For GRAMMY® Consideration: Best Classical Compendium OUR SONG, OUR STORY —
@damiensneed (
@wearePlatoon Records)
We invite you to immerse yourself in a musical tapestry of American heritage, reimagined and re-interpreted through the lens of masterful artistry. Our Song, Our Story is a bold, genre-bridging offering, now under consideration for the Best Classical Compendium GRAMMY®.
Why Our Song, Our Story Matters
* Conceived as a musical quilt, this album stitches together opera, art song, spirituals, gospel, and classical repertoire—each thread a story, each arrangement a declaration.
* Through this collection, Sneed elevates voices and works by Black composers and African American traditions, bringing renewed prominence to legacy and innovation.
* The result is a soundscape that honors our past, converses with the present, and points toward the future.
This ambitious project is realized through collaboration with an extraordinary ensemble:
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@justinmichaelaustin , baritone
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@soprano_jacquelinee , soprano
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@griotstringquartet :
@amyrjoyner (violin),
@braimah.km (violin),
@edwardwhardy (viola),
@goosbyy (cello)
Together, they bring nuance, depth, emotional gravity, and technical brilliance to each movement, breathing life into Sneed’s arrangements and compositions.
Stream or preview on these platforms:
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We humbly request your support for GRAMMY® consideration in the Best Classical Compendium category. Share Our Song, Our Story with your networks, attend a listening session, write reviews, or nominate if eligible in your circles. Let’s amplify this work of enduring cultural significance, celebrating not just music—but the stories, the legacy, and the voices that are our song.
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