In preparing for a recital he is "the director, the co-musical director, costume designer" – and even the choreographer, "should I feel like adding a step or two."
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Jesus Rocked the Jukebox: Small Group Black Gospel 1951-1965’
Concord Music assembled this blast of classic gospel from the 1950s and '60s expressly to show the direct and multifaceted influence of gospel music on secular soul and rock 'n' roll. In addition to its historical and musicological interest, it's pure enjoyment any old way (but if you have a record player, get the 3-LP vinyl edition.)
Read More »From Field Holler to Mass Movement to Concert Halls
The black people of Hollywood, South Carolina, like black people all over America, loved this music for the power it instilled in them; for the hope it engendered and for the spiritual feeling it awakened in them.
Read More »TV Review: American Masters: Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
American Masters: Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll looks at one of America's most influential gospel singers.
Read More »Music Review: The Staple Singers – Be Altitude
Another gem from the Stax Remasters Series.
Read More »Music Review: Jennifer Hudson – I Remember Me
The latest album from the award-winning season three American Idol contestant debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at number two this past week.
Read More »Music Review: The Black Crowes – Croweology
The new, acoustic versions of Black Crowes songs on Croweology sum up the band's history.
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