Let Our Rejoicing Rise

In 2021, when Juneteenth became a US national holiday, Joe McPhee and Tomeka Reid joined for a live concert. Multi - instrumentalist McPhee was deeply touched by the historical significance. Before the music, he passionately read two poems: 'Alone Together' and 'Nation Time For Real This Time.' Then, they played a 33 - minute tenor saxophone and cello duet that amazed the audience. They briefly included the 19th - century hymn 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' from which the record's title comes. At the end, McPhee was overwhelmed with emotion. This record is an outpouring of two sensitive souls at a new dawn. With a jubilant cover by Mary Lee Bendolph and recorded/mastered by Alex Inglizian, it's a once - in - a - lifetime musical gem.

This is a music record. To enjoy it, simply play it on your preferred music player like a CD player or through a digital music app. There aren't any special usage requirements. Just relax and let the beautiful music take you in. Keep it away from extreme temperatures and humidity to prevent damage. If it's a physical CD, handle it by the edges to avoid scratching. For digital copies, make sure your device has enough storage and a stable connection if streaming.