TSU’s ‘Aristocrat of Bands’ marches into Grammy history
“We’re here with our pockets empty, but our hands aren’t!” So said Sir the Baptist, accepting the Grammy award for Best Roots Gospel Album on behalf of the Tennessee State University Marching Band – the “Aristocrat of Bands” – for “The Urban Hymnal.” Baptist used his acceptance speech to highlight how underfunded historically Black colleges […]
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“We’re here with our pockets empty, but our hands aren’t!” So said Sir the Baptist, accepting the Grammy award for Best Roots Gospel Album on behalf of the Tennessee State University Marching Band – the “Aristocrat of Bands” – for “The Urban Hymnal.” Baptist used his acceptance speech to highlight how underfunded historically Black colleges […] 
