Gary Hines is the current director of the Grammy Award winning ensemble Sounds of Blackness. He has been leading the group since 1971. Read the full description.
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This charismatic leader of Minneosta 's own Sounds of Blackness has been very influential in the groups success.
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This charismatic leader of Minneosta 's own Sounds of Blackness has been very influential in the groups success.
