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Sam Reed releases Black history tribute music video

by | Feb 25, 2016 | POLITICS

Rva jazz/R&B artist Sam Reed recently released a 10 minute video in tribute to Black History Month that features DJ Harrison and Kelli Stra

Rva jazz/R&B artist Sam Reed recently released a 10 minute video in tribute to Black History Month that features DJ Harrison and Kelli Strawbridge.

It is soulful, empowering and her powerhouse vocals will leave you in awe as she smoothly and flawlessly covers Nina Simone’s “Mississippi Goddam” and Sam Cooke’s classic, “Change Gonna Come.”

The former front woman for the Photosynthesizers even quoted Nina Simone, a jazz singer andd former civil rights activist, stating “It is the artist’s responsibility to reflect the times.”

Check out her video and stay tuned to RVA Mag for updates on upcoming project’s from the musician.

Amy David

Amy David

Amy David was the Web Editor for RVAMag.com from May 2015 until September 2018. She covered craft beer, food, music, art and more. She's been a journalist since 2010 and attended Radford University. She enjoys dogs, beer, tacos, and Bob's Burgers references.

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