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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS
@chrisoledude.bsky.social
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New Yorker. Composer-Arranger-Performer. Dedicated to "message music" for these challenging times. Please visit my websites: https://www.oledude.rocks/ and https://oledudesongs.com/
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · 17d
After the NO KINGS marches on Saturday, I look forward to seeing you at this fun and important concert!

#saynotoimperialism #peoplesvoicecafe
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · 19d
Join us at the People's Music Network "Shrine" on Monday October 13!
A night of sumptuous sounds.
COME ONE COME ALL, FREE NINETY NINE!
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · 22d
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Hi folks!
I'm here to announce that my DEBUT ALBUM, PREACHER MAN, IS SET TO BE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2025.
It will feature favorites like, ORANGE BLUES 24, NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS and my newest single TURNING TABLES ft. Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney.
Happy listening!
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · 25d
My latest blog post touches on a few sensitive topics as well as promoting my newest album.
I'd love for you to give it a look.

#endimperialism

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OCTALBUM FEST IS HERE! — Chris Oledude
This October is a sobering time in many ways, but we, the people, are getting stronger and our desire for peace and social justice is our fire. My debut album, PREACHER MAN - VOL. 1, will be formally...
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · 26d
THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA IS UPON US
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Sep 10
A snippet from my single ORANGE BLUES 24 out now everywhere you stream music!

Go watch it and let me know what you think!

Full video here: youtu.be/RnLSJlDixqw?...
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Sep 12
In these dark times we need light more than ever, allow my single NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS be that light.

Full video at: youtu.be/UqW-b6wDbsg?...
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Sep 12
In these dark times we need light more than ever, allow my single NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS be that light.

Full video at: youtu.be/UqW-b6wDbsg?...
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Sep 10
A snippet from my single ORANGE BLUES 24 out now everywhere you stream music!

Go watch it and let me know what you think!

Full video here: youtu.be/RnLSJlDixqw?...
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 21
August 28 will mark the 70th anniversary of the horrific lynching of Emmett Till, by Roy Bryant & J.W. Milam. Emmett was a 14 year old boy who was wrongly accused of grabbing & verbally threatening, white woman Carolyn Bryant in 1955.

I will be posting in his honor till the 28th.

#emmetttill
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 23
A clip from my new single WHITE LIE, dedicated to #CarolynBryant, Emmett Till's accuser.
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 28
Today is the 70th anniversary of the injustice that befell the young #EmmettTill simply for being black.
SAY HIS NAME
#WHITELIES
#CAROLYNBRYANTLIED
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 28
Today is the 70th anniversary of the injustice that befell the young #EmmettTill simply for being black.
SAY HIS NAME
#WHITELIES
#CAROLYNBRYANTLIED
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 23
A clip from my new single WHITE LIE, dedicated to #CarolynBryant, Emmett Till's accuser.
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 21
August 28 will mark the 70th anniversary of the horrific lynching of Emmett Till, by Roy Bryant & J.W. Milam. Emmett was a 14 year old boy who was wrongly accused of grabbing & verbally threatening, white woman Carolyn Bryant in 1955.

I will be posting in his honor till the 28th.

#emmetttill
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 9
People in Los Angeles have been protesting 24 hours for 2 weeks straight and no news outlet is covering it!
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Aug 9
Amazing news! ORANGE BLUES 24 is now a FINALIST at the Ferrara Film Festival via FilmFreeway.com!
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DemCastDonGA @donshantajr.bsky.social · Aug 9
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Jul 16
Chris Oledude and GOOD TROUBLE tomorrow! New song -- NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS! Check it out now!

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IT'S GETTIN' HOT IN HERE! TURN UP THE "GOOD TROUBLE" MUSIC! — Chris Oledude
The times mandate music and passionate expression from artivists like me. My latest composition, NO CROWNS FOR CLOWNS, was written and recorded during the 2 weeks leading up to July 4th. Our video wa...
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Jun 5
Chris Oledude Summer Stories! Gigs galore. And there's more! New music! New band! Next show is this Sat, June 7th.

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JUNE BLOOMS AND BOOMS<br/> — Chris Oledude
Summer’s here and the time is right for marching, protesting and dancing in the streets! We are celebrating PRIDE month, Juneteenth and NO KINGS DAY!!!
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · May 18
The 15TH STREET band makes its CUTTING TOOM debut TONIGHT, May 18th at 9:00 PM. Exciting original music and more! Get tickets at www.15thStreetBand.com
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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · Mar 23
Good morning and Happy Sunday to everyone who agrees that Republicans really don't give a shit about the poor by cutting SNAP benefits.

REMINDER that the Biden Administration proudly cut child hunger in HALF. The trump Admin is probably going to double or triple it.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Mar 22
Tucson, Arizona today.

Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.

23,000 showed up.
Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Greg Casar on stage in Tucson in front a crowd of 23,000 people.
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CHRIS "OLEDUDE" OWENS @chrisoledude.bsky.social · Mar 5
Speech? What speech? We answer with art! The ORANGE BLUES 24 team is so proud to circulate this video and also so grateful for all of the accolades directed our way! The struggle continues!

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ORANGE BLUES 24 short film, audience feedback Feb. 2025 CHICAGO Feedback Festival
YouTube video by Wildsound Festival
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