“Part Peter Pan and part Pied Piper…Wilson is more than an artist and a scholar. He has the rare ability to transcend race and age barriers through the use of his festive mood and rhythm. He uses dance and drums to evoke the energy and spirit that binds and connects all mankind. Young and old, black and white, the audience as a whole was captivated by this energetic and imaginative teacher.” -- Flint, MI Courier 2/1995
“Your presentation to the students was wonderful! They were captivated by your style and I heard lots of kids saying that you were their favorite presenter so far…..Your storytelling, song, and wonderful rhythm and spirit was thoroughly enjoyed.” -- Susan Sherwood, Three Rivers Union School, CA 1/1996
“Not only was the presentation an excellent musical experience, it was also a wonderful model for teaching the importance of cooperation and teamwork, as well as being a tool for fostering a sense of community among participants…..I highly recommend that any group or organization consider having this very talented, energetic musician as a presenter. His contribution will be significant.” -- Tempe School District No. 3, AZ, 12/2000
“Your music and stories were very insightful, thought provoking, and inspiring. It afforded our community a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of the topic of cultural diversity and more importantly, created positive exchange among diverse groups….Again, thanks a million.” -- City of Phoenix Brown Bag Lunch, AZ, 1/2001
“When Sule Greg Wilson walks into my community college classroom, he brings more than his marvelous assembly of African drums, more than his songs, more than his stories. His engaging approach to my students soon has them participating in song, dance, and story in a way few expected to experience. Sule builds students into a community where they can learn about some aspects of the African Diaspora in a way that his both experiential and thought-producing.” -- Harriet Cole, South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, AZ, 2017
Sule Greg Wilson is a dynamic musician and educator who lives and breathes the living history of African-American music. From black string bands to jug bands to dance to drumming, Sule does it all! My students are always excited by his enthusiastic and energetic presentations. It's always a highlight of the year!" -- Elizabeth DiSavino, Assistant Professor, Berea College, KY, 2018
"Mr. Wilson is both funny and a great storyteller - I think this is his grandest skill: the ability to appeal to the imagination of his audience and call upon history to answer questions and suggest ways for understanding the world in which we live. He is a true-to-form modern day djali (djeli/griot)." -- Guy de Chalus, Oakland, CA, 2012
“You make the music alive with the people that developed it, and their time….You draw the connection between yesterday and today quite clearly and with obvious pleasure. Your delivery breathes life into the form and shows that live music is never irrelevant if delivered with passion.” -- Cliff Chard, audience member, AZ, 2/2005
“Sule Greg C. Wilson has been “edu-taining” audiences for over thirty years with his percussive virtuosity, encyclopedias knowledge and heartfelt enthusiasm. His interactive programs are full of exotic handmade instruments and storytelling that encase each song in a column of new meaning.” -- Mesa Arts Outdoors’ Target 3 for Free, AZ, 10/2008
