Langston Hughes III: UHURU (feat Maya C. Houston) — Complimentary Digital Download
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THE QUOTE
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"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
THE MEANING
Uhuru is the Swahili word for freedom.
Created by Langston Hughes III—the musical foundation from which The House of Langston was born—Uhuru is a reflection on freedom, perseverance, and purpose. Blending music, spoken word, and history, the song reminds us that freedom is not only inherited, but continually pursued.
The recording features the voice of Fountain Hughes, a man who was born into slavery and whose recorded recollections provide one of the few firsthand audio accounts of American chattel slavery. Alongside original spoken word by Maya C. Houston, the song bridges generations while honoring the resilience, dignity, and hope carried by those who came before us.
The cover features Renty Taylor, whose image has become a powerful symbol of identity, legacy, and the enduring pursuit of freedom. It is presented with reverence and respect.
Before there was The House of Langston, there was Langston Hughes III. Before there was apparel, there was music.
Created by Langston Hughes III—the musical foundation from which The House of Langston was born—Uhuru is a reflection on freedom, perseverance, and purpose. Blending music, spoken word, and history, the song reminds us that freedom is not only inherited, but continually pursued.
The recording features the voice of Fountain Hughes, a man who was born into slavery and whose recorded recollections provide one of the few firsthand audio accounts of American chattel slavery. Alongside original spoken word by Maya C. Houston, the song bridges generations while honoring the resilience, dignity, and hope carried by those who came before us.
The cover features Renty Taylor, whose image has become a powerful symbol of identity, legacy, and the enduring pursuit of freedom. It is presented with reverence and respect.
Before there was The House of Langston, there was Langston Hughes III. Before there was apparel, there was music.
THE LANGSTON FIT CODE
Format: Complimentary high-quality digital download.
Features: Original music by Langston Hughes III featuring spoken word by Maya C. Houston and archival audio from Fountain Hughes, a formerly enslaved man.
Experience: Created to inspire reflection, honor history, and celebrate the enduring pursuit of freedom.
Features: Original music by Langston Hughes III featuring spoken word by Maya C. Houston and archival audio from Fountain Hughes, a formerly enslaved man.
Experience: Created to inspire reflection, honor history, and celebrate the enduring pursuit of freedom.
THE AFFIRMATION
I honor the journey.
I walk in freedom.
I walk in freedom.
THE LANGSTON CREDO
The Langston Credo
The Langston Lion is the gatekeeper to your dreams and aspirations.
Protect Your Dreams by any means.
Protect Your Dreams by any means.