A soul-stirring musical memoir and illuminating exploration of voice, ancestral legacy, and global interconnectedness. Gino Sitson’s VoCe – The Colors in My Head transcends the conventions of a standard autobiography; it is an evocative intellectual and artistic journey into the essence of expression. Critics have long lauded Sitson’s performances as virtuosic—imbued with a spectrum of emotions that are at once earnest and light, serious and jubilant. “He’s someone who loves and caresses every note,” the All Music Guide observed. “Whether you can understand his words or not, the meaning is always clear from his tone.” This work weaves a rich tapestry, combining Sitson’s deep ancestral heritage with the multicultural experiences of a global citizen. From the intricate polyphonic traditions of his Cameroonian homeland—where he reflects that “the voice is a living history”—to the dynamic jazz scenes of New York, this book chronicles a singular artistic trajectory. It delves into the universal lexicon of sound and its capacity to restore and transform the human spirit. As Don Heckman of the Los Angeles Times remarked, Sitson possesses an “extraordinarily pliable voice” and a “persuasive power for interpretation.” This memoir is a testament to the voice’s enduring power to bridge divides and illuminate the shared human experience.
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Gino Sitson VoCe – The Colors in My Head (Polyvocal Publishing).
Preface by Dr. Lenora Helm Hammonds
Edited by Professor Alexandria White, Sacramento Community College, California
Cover design : Karuthera
Photos by Patrick Lefebvre
