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August Greene is an American supergroup. The brainchild of rapper Common, and producers Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, it was formed in 2018 after sharing the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for their song "Letter to the Free", which was part of Ava DuVernay's Netflix documentary 13th (2016).
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Feb 21, 2018 · August Greene, the collaborative effort of Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, was born at the White House in 2016 during a special Tiny Desk concert.
- Abby O'neill
Mar 5, 2018 · Back in January, Common, piant/producer Robert Glasper, and drummer/producer Karriem Riggins unveiled their new collaborative outfit, August Greene. Today, the trio has shared their self-titled debut ahead of its official March 9th release date. Stream it in full over on NPR.
Mar 9, 2018 · Their debut as August Greene is an embodiment of the cultural pride they have shown in the past. Glasper is a composer and pianist well-known for his work in Jazz and R&B, including his phenomenal pair of Black Radio albums.
- Kenneth Hicks
But despite the strong original offerings on August Greene’s debut, the only cover piece, “Optimistic,” steals the show. This Sounds of Blackness crossover hit from 1991 upholds the faithfulness of the original version with powerhouse Ann Nesby, yet works just as effectively with Brandy’s earthy vocals and constant reminders to “keep ...
Feb 21, 2018 · March 5, 2018 • August Greene, the supergroup featuring Common, Karriem Riggins and Robert Glasper, peers at the state of the black union through a jazzy, hip-hop lens.
