Scattered Trees: A Black History

Scattered Trees: A Black History is a Black History Month documentary by the two brothers in Scattered Trees, where they talk about their African American musical influences, what it's like being a black musician, and how they've reached the sound they have today.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• black
• history
• month
• scattered
• trees

[Misterraddict]

john coltranes a boss. check out one of his relatives - Flying Lotus! now thats a mastermind..

[BrettSteinbergmusic]

Truly inspiring video.

[1blackdeath51501]

I don't care what color you are, your sex, or your age, all I care about is what character you have, how you act and what your principals are.

RON PAUL R3VOLUTION

[ALTERED13TH]

Profound discussion. I knew you were going to say "Coltrane" before it was said. What an incredible cosmic influence he is and the Europeans appreciate the contribution of Coltrane and other American musicians who happened to be black more than we do here. And you're right, music transcends "race." On the other hand, people need to appreciate the profound historic world contribution of black Americans to music particularly in bop. You guys give me hope for America.

[viachicago22]

I commented on the AV Club article but this is absolutely fantastic. What a fantastic discussion, spurred a lot of compelling thoughts. Great, great job.

[AtThunderDolt]

Went to Fishbone show last night. So, if there's a "black rock", then Angelo is its impersonation, because as he noted, "I know y'all're scared, just by the way y'all's lookin at us!"

Aside from that, music is music, but it's important to point out blacks in rock, because peoples' stereotypes still lead them to think you're in a hip hop band when you announce you're in a band. (You, not me, as I am neither in a band, or black)

Check out my friend Royce's Facebook: Obsydian Xpression. Awareness

[themediaman1]

if a black person makes it, its black music

[Zvanovec21]

love it