The Rough Guide To The Roots Of Gospel is set for release on September 11, 2020. The anthology explores the roots of Gospel music, focusing…
The Rough Guide To The Roots Of Gospel
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Blind Boys of Alabama have a century in their sights
In terms of longevity, the Blind Boys of Alabama have set a high water mark for music making that’s unlikely to be matched. To put…
Stimulating Gospel from The Legendary Ingramettes
The Legendary Ingramettes – Take a Look in the Book (Virginia Folklife Program, 2020) The Legendary Ingramettes is an African American gospel group led by…
Double Bill: Amadou & Mariam with Blind Boys of Alabama May 2020 in London
Popular Malian duo Amadou & Mariam is set to perform with the gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama on Saturday, May 23, 2020. The concert…
Artist Profiles: Soweto Gospel Choir
Soweto Gospel Choir is a vocal ensemble, performing in 8 different languages. its performances are an inspirational program of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel.…
Soweto Gospel Choir to Celebrate Nelson Mandela’s Centennial July 18th with A Song From Their Upcoming Album Freedom
On September 14, 2018 Soweto Gospel Choir will release its sixth Shanachie Entertainment recording, Freedom, a collection of freedom songs from South Africa and beyond,…
Clarence Fountain, founder of Blind Boys of Alabama, Dies at 88
Clarence Fountain died Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 in a hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 88 years old. “Clarence Fountain was a founding member…
Artist Profiles: Toshi Reagon
Born in Atlanta and raised in Washington DC, Toshi Reagon cites her musical abilities from her family. Both parents belonged to SNCC’s (Student Non-Violent Coordinating…
Searing and Exuberant Robert Randolph
Robert Randolph & The Family Band – Got Soul (Sony Masterworks, 2017) Robert Randolph puts his latest recording with The Family Band called Got Soul…
Artist Profiles: The Blind Boys of Alabama
Formed in the late 1930s, The Blind Boys of Alabama predate Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Al Green. While a huge gospel sensation back in…