South Carolina-based ensemble Ranky Tanky hits The Artist’s Lounge on TODAY to perform a new single titled “Freedom” from their upcoming album Good Time.
The critically acclaimed outfit hailing from Charleston, SC — comprised of Quiana Parler (vocals), Charlton Singleton (trumpet, vocals), Clay Ross (guitar, vocals), Kevin Hamilton (bass) and Quentin Baxter (drums, percussion) – appeared on NBC’s TODAY show performing their new single “Freedom.” “The idea of ‘Freedom’ is at the heart of the American identity, and particularly for the Gullah people who are descendants of enslaved African-Americans,” states the band as a collective. “Freedom is a universal anthem. This song holds a universal truth, yet undoubtedly represents something different to every individual that hears it. We believe everyone in the world deserves the freedom to live in equality and prosperity.” Resilience Music Alliance is proud to announce the band’s sophomore album Good Time for release in Fall of 2019 – with the lead single “Freedom” available digitally for pre-order Friday, March 15.
Ranky Tanky released their eponymous debut on Oct. 20th, 2017. By December of that year, the group had been been profiled on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and their album soared to the #1 position on the Billboard, iTunes, and Amazon Jazz Charts.