The Gold Standard of A Cappella: Claude McKnight on the Evolution of Take 6
McKnight offers rare insight into the group’s creative process, brotherhood, and the joy of bringing their timeless sound to new generations.
IN THE WAKE TV Executive Producer Jamara Wakefield sits down with legendary vocalist Claude McKnight, founding member of the ten‑time GRAMMY Award–winning group Take 6, ahead of their highly anticipated run at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in New York City.
McKnight reflects on the group’s enduring legacy, their unmatched vocal precision, and the artistic discipline that has made Take 6—praised by Quincy Jones as “the baddest vocal cats on the planet”—the gold standard of a cappella excellence.Embed from Getty Images
From their Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction to their global influence on vocal harmony, Take 6 continues to shape the soundscape of contemporary music.
This conversation is a celebration of artistry, legacy, and the power of Black musical innovation—rooted in history, lifted by harmony, and carried forward by community.
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