Anthony Hamilton, the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter from Charlotte, has spent his career working a fertile patch of rhythm and blues.
Sometimes he makes old-school records that might remind you of Al Green or Bill Withers; other times he pairs his voice with hip-hop beats.
But this summer of death and protest on the streets has made him rethink his sound once again – and it has made him wonder about the best way to talk about it to his six sons.
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Show notes:
- His latest single, "Back Together" (featuring Rick James)
- His version of "Lean On Me" for a BET COVID-19 relief special
- His NPR Tiny Desk Concert
- His book, "Cornbread Fish 'N Collard Greens"
Music in this episode (all by Anthony Hamilton):
- "Charlene"
- "Ain't Nobody Worryin'"
- "For All We Know" (Donny Hathaway cover)
- "Best of Me"
- "The Point Of It All"
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