Charles Reese Takes Home Best Performance Win at the 11th Annual Voice Arts® Awards

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, actor, cultural architect and speaker, Charles Reese was recognized as an exceptional talent in the voiceover industry during the 11th Annual Voice Arts® Awards Gala hosted by The Society for Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS™).

The Outstanding Spoken-Word/Storytelling Category win comes only 6 months after the release of “James Baldwin & Me: A Centennial Tribute” (released to all digital streaming platforms on June 6, 2024).

The 14-track album features poems written by the late playwright Howard B. Simon and Charles Reese, backed by musical soundscapes produced by Everett Moon. Album contributions also include vocalist, Dwight Trible, and saxophonist Kenneth Brown II.

Special Thank You To: Producer: Everett Moon, Consulting Producer: Pamela Bright-Moon, Associate Producer: Shameka Brown, Project Advisor: Paul Mabon, Musician (Trumpet): Kenneth Brown II, Vocalist: Dwight Trible, Audio Engineer: Rodrigo Cuenca, Music: Darius Lavell.

Get to know more about the project by checking out the links below:

• Spoken Word: https://youtu.be/iFKiWBYHd94?si=zlZI9xH6gLFJyWE4

• Album Notes: https://youtu.be/4-JMkMts-Ks?si=UeLMMy3LXSWJRJf-

• Melodic Rap: https://youtu.be/j3vDvCSA8sQ?feature=shared

See the video below to watch Charles as he accepts this highly coveted award! Congratulations Charles!!