MOTHERLESS CHILD CREDITS and PERSONNEL
Produced by: Rosephanye Powell for INKHORN MUSIC PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Executive Producers: Rosephanye & William C. Powell
1. The Journey, Part I: Harambe INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (2:26)
Harambe means “Let’s come together as one”.
Original song composed and produced by Rosephanye Powell,
Narrative written and performed by Rosephanye Powell
Solo vocals performed by Rosephanye Powell
Background Vocals performed by the Motherless Child Ensemble
Vocals arranged and produced by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed and produced by Anthony Walker
Percussion overdubs performed by Rosephanye Powell
2. The Journey, Part II: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP 4:44)
African mothers and fathers experience unending grief and heartache as their children are stolen and sold into slavery.
Traditional spiritual arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Narrative written and performed by Rosephanye Powell
Solo and background vocals arranged, performed, and produced by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
3. Deep River INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (4:38)
Traditional spiritual arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Solo vocals arranged, performed, and produced by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
4. Soon-a Will Be Done INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (5:02)
Traditional spiritual arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Solo vocals performed by Rosephanye Powell
Additional adlibs by Stephanie Jones
Background Vocals performed by the Motherless Child Ensemble
Organ overdub by Anthony Walker
Vocals arranged by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged by Rosephanye Powell and Byron Thomas
Instrumentals performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
5. Joshua Fit (Fought) Duh Battle of Jericho INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (2:25)
Traditional spiritual, arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Solo and background vocals arranged and performed by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
6. Balm in Gilead INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (5:13)
Arranged by Anthony Walker and Rosephanye Powell
Solo and background vocals arranged, performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed and produced by Anthony Walker
7. The Journey, Part III: Death and Freedom INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (4:13)
The strength of slaves Mandy and Will is tested as they watch their son die at the hand of the master.
Traditional spiritual performed by Rosephanye Powell
Character vignette written and characters portrayed by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
8. Hold On! INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (4:03)
Traditional spiritual arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Solo vocals by Rosephanye Powell
Background vocals by the Motherless Child Ensemble
Vocals arranged and produced by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed, and produced by Anthony Walker
9. Ain-a Dat Good News! INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (3:18)
Traditional spiritual arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Solo vocals performed by Rosephanye Powell
Background vocals performed by the Motherless Child Ensemble
Bass and Drum Programming by Jeff Baldwin
Instrumentals and vocals arranged and produced by Rosephanye Powell
10. Motherless Child INKHORN MUSIC™, ASCAP (5:31)
Traditional spiritual, arranged and adapted by Rosephanye Powell
Character vignette conceived and produced by Rosephanye Powell
“Counselor” written and portrayed by Rosephanye Powell
“Counselee” portrayed and poetry written by Kelechi “The Late Night Poet” Javaaid
Solo and background vocals arranged, performed and produced by Rosephanye Powell
Instrumentals arranged, performed, and produced by Anthony Walker
MOTHERLESS CHILD ENSEMBLE
Dr. William C. Powell, director, baritone
Rosephanye Powell, soprano
Stephanie Jones, soprano
Danielle Warren, soprano
Jennifer Evins, alto
Joanna Evins, alto
Gregory Cooper, tenor
Charles Mason tenor
Cornelious Warren, bass-baritone
ADDITIONAL CREDITS AND PERSONNEL:
For more information about Mr. Anthony Walker, visit www.walktones.com.
For more information about Mr. Kelechi Javaaid, www.kjaythecomedian.com.
Art Direction and Cover Design by Janie Williams
Cover Photography by William C. Powell
Recorded and Engineered by David Campbell and Jeff Baldwin
Mixed by Rosephanye Powell, David Campbell, and Jeff Baldwin
Additional mixing by by Bao Pham for Mixology, LLC
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at Atmosphere Recording Studio, Montgomery, AL.
Executive Producers:
Rosephanye & William C. Powell
