Title: Saul Williams meets Carlos Nino & Friends at Treepeople Artist: Saul Williams Label: International Anthem Product Type: COMPACT DISCS UPC: 634457216662 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2025-09-19 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: DIGIPACK PACKAGING
Land Back! An unadulterated opening statement intoned by Saul Williams three times, as he joins Carlos Niño & Friends in sound ceremony underneath black oak and walnut trees in Coldwater Canyon Park, Los Angeles, on December 18, 2024. The performance, which was organized by Noah Klein of Living Earth on the grounds of longstanding conservationist organization TreePeople, was the first of it's kind for longtime friends and collaborators Williams and Niño. The two have been in contact since 1997 and have worked on a variety of projects together, but had never been moved to present in this way. For the occasion, Niño assembled and directed an ensemble of frequent collaborators including Nate Mercereau (Guitar Synthesizer, Live Sampling with Midi Guitar, Sample Sources), Aaron Shaw (Flute, Soprano Saxophone with Pedals, Tenor Saxophone), Andres Renteria (Bells, Congas, Egyptian Rattle Drum, Hand Drums, Percussion), Maia (Flute, Vibraphone, Voice), Francesca Heart (Computer, Conch Shell, Sound Design), and Kamasi Washington (Tenor Saxophone).
Tracks: 1.1 Sound then Words 1.2 We would lift our Voice . . . 1.3 We are calling out in this moment . . . 1.4 The Water is Rising / as we surpass the firing squad . . . (with Aja Monet) 1.5 We have work to do . . . (speaking after the concert)
