Highly Emotional Music combines wonderful and original scores of African-descent music juxtaposed with lessons on the horrific enslavement of Africans and the lessons of the Civil Rights struggle. The songs not only include Larry's original compositions, but also include his arrangements done in the finest tradition of the rich musical legacy that the children of former slaves have given to the world - what we commonly refer to as Rhythm and Soul, Blues, Pop, Contemporary, Country, Gospel and Jazz. The original compositions and the energetic arrangements are infused with a spiritual and a sacred power that shows respect, love, reverence and devotion. The songs are all done in the finest tradition of the rich legacy of African-descent music [3].
We had the opportunity to talk to Larry about his book during our interview. Here's what he had to say: