Sekou Sundiata (2003)

Sekou Sundiata has been described as a griot, oral historian, lover of the written and spoken word, and keeper of the flame by many; yet he was so much more. This son of Harlem was an activist, father, poet, playwright, song writer, educator, and vocalist who drew inspiration from his life experiences and from the sounds of jazz, funk, blues, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Some of his most highly recognized works include his award winning theater performance The Circle Unbroken Is A Hard Bop and his Grammy-nominated recording, The Blue Oneness of Dreams. His untimely passing in the summer of 2007 was a devastating loss in the educational and performing arts fields but his work will continue to live on for years to come.