"... 'Where Future Unfolds by Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble is a mighty jazz & gospel album made up of a stunning live recording of a band that challenges the hard-hitting subject matter with powerful eloquence. Psychedelic bells greet the listener when starting Where Future Unfolds by Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble before distorted vocals are brought into play. The powerful metaphors rattled off by Damon Locks in the first track 'Statement of Intent / Black Monument Theme' compliment the intense bells and draw you into this exciting music. The bells remind me of Pharoah Sanders, and most recently, Maisha, who both employ them to imbue their jazz with a lysergic acid feel. The freeform drums which start to build behind the voice escalate, and the message being delivered gets clearer and more aggressive. The message drives home why the former and current US governments are failing the people, and why institutional racism means that things won’t change. ..."
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YouTube: Where Future Unfolds [FULL ALBUM 2019], Damon Locks and the Black Monument Ensemble (Live)
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