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The Oversoul Manual is an a cappella work comprised of 15 pieces performed by his vocal quartet, The Elizabeth-Caroline Unit (featuring the great vocal talents of Amirtha Kidambi, Sarah Martin, Jean-Carla Rodea, and Kristin Slipp), it utilizes a new language / compositional approach fully created by Darius Jones. The album is both an elemental part of Jones™ Mani™sh Boy mythology and a fully illuminated / radical expression of his profound love for the voice, which remains at the foundation of Darius™ singularly potent creative life. The voice was his first instrument; it was his gateway into music. He grew up singing hymns and duets with his sister as a young boy, later becoming gospel choir director at his church in Virginia as a young man. Darius™ intent with this work was to manifest an experience of great purity, communicative potency, and cleansing joy.Fourth installment in Darius Jones highlyacclaimed Man ish Boy epic, revealing thisastonishing musician as a composer & arranger of great depth, originality, and conceptual richness.