Jeanne Ricks (feat. Robert Irving III)
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War & Insufficient Peace

Jeanne Ricks (feat. Robert Irving III)

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War & Insufficient Peace by Jeanne Ricks (feat. Robert Irving III) is the opening artist track (from the Various Artist album Art Of Protest) This instrumental piece opens the album and is not only a protest against war, but is also an homage to the soldiers who serve with dignity and must endure undignified circumstances when they return home. Ricks states that the title speaks to “The brutality perpetrated against African descendants while building the literal foundations and economic wealth which made the US a world power. But, when justly seeking remuneration for creating this bounty, (through sacrifices of flesh, blood, sweat & tears), they are treated as interlopers, thieves & beggars. While ‘War’ is always overtly destructive, an ‘Insufficient Peace’ is subtle ~ like walking a never-ending journey with a small but, sharp rock in your shoe ~ unrelenting, injurious and ultimately debilitating.” Ricks’ reflective melody and dark brooding harmonies evoke both irony and resolve to find answers and solutions toward reconciliation.