February 2025 Theme: Inclusion
As we lament the general chaos and change that has come upon us nationally and globally these past weeks, is it possible that unexpected blessings might be had? We here at ERUUF also acknowledge a change in this week’s worship plans!
Artist-In-Residence
A rapper and musician from Greensboro, North Carolina, Justin “Demeanor” Harrington is ERUUF’s inaugural artist-in-residence.
Demeanor coined the term “Rap is Folk” after merging his experience as a clawhammer banjo player and a Hip Hop artist, making the assertion that Hip Hop is a traditional American folk music form.
A OneBeat Fellow Alum, Harrington has been featured on Americana Award Nominated album “Freedom Highway” and reached Billboard Bluegrass’ Top 40 with his collaboration with Gangstagrass. He recently made his debut on NPR’s Tiny Desk series with Jake Blount. Harrington formed a nonprofit in 2020 named “Haus of Lacks” which now works under the name “Studio 176” which is dedicated to empowering and uplifting the artist community by providing platform, opportunity, and education for those who seek to build a career outside of the metrics of the modern music industry.
As ERUUF’s inaugural artist-in-residence, Demeanor was selected from among a group of highly accomplished applicants representing a variety of art forms. His residency has been made possible through a grant from the Eno River Fellowship Foundation.
