Dear John, We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking musical experience premiering at our 2026 Summit: the PolicyLink Democracy Concerto. Drawing from the full spectrum of American sound, the concerto will weave orchestral tradition with the layered sounds of our diverse nation. The concerto will also use multimedia storytelling to create a dynamic, multi-sensory experience that gives us the gift of a score that traces the arc of America’s becoming. The Democracy Concerto will be composed by musical luminaries Kendall Ramseur and BLKBOK. Watch the beginning of this story in this sneak peek video: |
Dear John, We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking musical experience premiering at our 2026 Summit: the PolicyLink Democracy Concerto. Drawing from the full spectrum of American sound, the concerto will weave orchestral tradition with the layered sounds of our diverse nation. The concerto will also use multimedia storytelling to create a dynamic, multi-sensory experience that gives us the gift of a score that traces the arc of America’s becoming. The Democracy Concerto will be composed by musical luminaries Kendall Ramseur and BLKBOK. Watch the beginning of this story in this sneak peek video: |
About the Composers Kendall Ramseur, from Charlotte, North Carolina, is the CEO of KYOM Productions LLC, creating soundtracks for film, television, and podcasts. He was a founding member of Sons of Serendip, who rose to fame on America’s Got Talent, topped the Billboard charts, and represented the U.S. at the Dubai World Expo 2020. Kendall has toured nationally and performed internationally, with his music heard on ABC, NBC, and OWN networks. His solo career highlights include his debut album Selah. He was featured on the award-winning Superhumans Podcast, where his composition won the Signal Award for Most Inspirational Podcast.
Born and raised in Detroit, BLKBOK was a piano prodigy by eight. Adopting the name BLKBOK, he reflects influences from pop, hip-hop, and New-Classical expressions. His debut album Black Book was named a top classical release by The New York Times, and his sophomore album 9 honors the Little Rock Nine—centering Black excellence, equity, and healing. From collaborations with Lawrence Brownlee to the space-themed duet “Stars (Ad Astra),” his music transcends the conventional, uniting and inspiring listeners.
We can’t wait to experience the Democracy Concerto with you at the 2026 Summit.
With gratitude,
PolicyLink
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About the Composers Kendall Ramseur, from Charlotte, North Carolina, is the CEO of KYOM Productions LLC, creating soundtracks for film, television, and podcasts. He was a founding member of Sons of Serendip, who rose to fame on America’s Got Talent, topped the Billboard charts, and represented the U.S. at the Dubai World Expo 2020. Kendall has toured nationally and performed internationally, with his music heard on ABC, NBC, and OWN networks. His solo career highlights include his debut album Selah. He was featured on the award-winning Superhumans Podcast, where his composition won the Signal Award for Most Inspirational Podcast.
Born and raised in Detroit, BLKBOK was a piano prodigy by eight. Adopting the name BLKBOK, he reflects influences from pop, hip-hop, and New-Classical expressions. His debut album Black Book was named a top classical release by The New York Times, and his sophomore album 9 honors the Little Rock Nine—centering Black excellence, equity, and healing. From collaborations with Lawrence Brownlee to the space-themed duet “Stars (Ad Astra),” his music transcends the conventional, uniting and inspiring listeners.
We can’t wait to experience the Democracy Concerto with you at the 2026 Summit.
With gratitude,
PolicyLink
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