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    August Greene

    August Greene

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

    August Greene's most significant accolade is the Primetime Emmy Award for "Letter to the Free," a rare recognition for a hip-hop and jazz composition. The song, written for Ava DuVernay's documentary 13th, addressed mass incarceration with poignancy and power. Winning this award not only honored the artists but also highlighted the importance of socially conscious music in mainstream media.While the group itself has not accumulated many awards, the individual members have impressive trophy cases. Common has three Grammys and an Oscar, Glasper has multiple Grammys, and Riggins has been part of Grammy-winning projects. Their collective achievements underscore the level of talent within August Greene.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Primetime Emmy Award

    Academy of Television Arts & Sciences·2017

    Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for 'Letter to the Free' from 13th