Aaron Abernathy
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| Birth name | Aaron Abernathy |
| Also known as | AB |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Website | aaronabernathy |
Aaron Andrew Abernathy, also known by his stage name AB[1], is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Aaron Abernathy, professionally known as AB, was born in Cleveland, Ohio and began practicing music as a child and young adult. AB pursued further training in music at Howard University, majoring in jazz piano and performing in the local DC music scene.[4] After forming the band AB and the Souljourners in the mid-2000s, AB received opportunities to collaborate with Eric Roberson, who also trained in music programs at Howard. Further collaborations with recording artists such as Slum Village and Marsha Ambrosius, ensued with AB contributing to albums and live performances from both acts.[5]
AB has been a frequent collaborator of rapper and producer Black Milk, performing instrumentation and vocals on multiple albums by the Detroit-based artist.[6] Abernathy collaborated with the bassist Daru Jones, drummer Malik Hunter to form the backing band for Black Milk's live performances under the moniker of Nat Turner.[7]
On April 4, 2018, AB released a single entitled "Generation", from his second full-length album Dialogue. The music video for the single coincided with the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. and features historical footage of protests and civil rights leaders.[8] The album is also interspersed with speeches and dialogue of leaders from the American Civil Rights movement.[9]
AB released the album Affirmations on January 6, 2020. Unlike previous albums primarily within the genres of R&B and Soul music, the album consists primarily of spoken word meditations, along with separate instrumental tracks.[10]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Monologue (2016)
- Dialogue (2017)
- Epilogue (2019)
- Affirmations (2020)
EPs[edit]
- Prologue, Vol. 1 (2012)
- Prologue, Vol. 2 (2013)
Collaborative albums[edit]
- Saturn Return (with 14KT) (2014)
- The Rebellion Sessions (with Nat Turner) (2016)
- Sunday Outtakes (with Nat Turner) (2016)
Personal Life[edit]
AB is the great-nephew of national civil rights leader and Baptist minister Ralph Abernathy.[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "ACE Repertory: ABERNATHY AARON ANDREW". ASCAP. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ↑ Andy Kellman. "AB | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
- ↑ Kevito (2017-04-19). "First Look Friday: Learn The Art of Soul From Aaron Abernathy". Okayplayer. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
- ↑ "Aaron Abernathy - Official Website - About Page". Aaron Abernathy. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
- ↑ "Aaron "Ab" Abernathy". The Kennedy Center. Washington, D.C. 2017. Retrieved 2020-11-01. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Presenting Aaron "Ab" Abernathy @ Millennium Stage". Hometown Sounds. 2017-01-03. Retrieved 2020-05-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Black Milk Announces FEVER Tour with Backing Band Nat Turner". Global Soul Events, Music, News. 2018-04-11. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ↑ "Aaron Abernathy Honors #MLK50 With His Latest Video "Generation"". Okayplayer. 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2019-07-04.
- ↑ Gipson, L. Michael (2017-10-31). "Aaron Abernathy - Dialogue (2017)". SoulTracks.com. Retrieved 2020-05-03. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Aaron Abernathy Offers His 'Affirmations' For Your New Year | SoulBounce | SoulBounce". www.soulbounce.com. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ↑ "First Look Friday: Learn The Art of Soul From Aaron Abernathy". Okayplayer. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
External links[edit]
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- Aaron 'AB' Abernathy - Official Website
- Aaron Abernathy - Bandcamp Page
- Aaron Abernathy discography at Discogs
References[edit]
Category:R&B and soul music portal
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