The Cry of My People
Archie Shepp · 1972
43 min · 8 tracks · post-bop
A powerful blend of jazz and spirituals that channels the struggles and hopes of the African American experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective moments of spiritual depth
- introspective listening for personal growth
- soulful expression of cultural struggles
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks quick, upbeat tracks
- prefers straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, 'The Cry of My People' arrived during Archie Shepp's creative peak, following his acclaimed album 'Attica Blues'. This period marked a shift towards more politically charged themes in his music, aligning with the civil rights movement and reflecting his deep engagement with social issues. Shepp was increasingly recognized for blending avant-garde jazz with traditional African-American musical forms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert Ayler· Pharoah Sanders· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rest Enough (Song to Mother) 4:41
- 2 A Prayer 6:29
- 3 All God's Children Got a Home in the Universe 2:58
- 4 The Lady 5:31
- 5 The Cry of My People 5:45
- 6 African Drum Suite, Part 1 0:35
- 7 African Drum Suite, Part 2 7:34
- 8 Come Sunday 9:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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