Sounds of
The Coffeehouse
Essex Hemphill
One of the most prolific and well known members of the Coffeehouse performers was Essex Hemphill. Here is a selection of his work.
What Will Be Bombed Today
Written by Essex Hemphill
Performed by Essex Hemphill, Wayson Jones and Michelle Parkerson
Moonlight
Lyrics - Essex Hemphill | Music - Larry Duckett | Performed by Christopher Prince
Brass Rail
Written by Essex Hemphill | Performed by Essex Hemphill and Wayson Jones
The Four of Us
The Four of Us often performed at The Coffeehouse and DC Space. Members of the group are Brenda Files, Thom Minor, Thomas Lucas and Christopher Prince who serves as Project Director for Fierceness Served!.
You Are On My Mind
The Four of Us, Coffeehouse regular performers, sing "You Are On My Mind" written by fellow Coffeehouse performer Dwight Talley.
The Four of Us opening for Marlena Shaw at Ft. Dupont Park, Washington D.C. 1988.