A half-century ago, Elizabeth King and Elder Jack Ward recorded for D-Vine Spirituals. The label’s masters found a new home, giving their music — old and new — a second chance.
Category: Gospel Music
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‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ Review: The Nitty-Gritty Beyond ‘Tutti Frutti’
This documentary presents the self-proclaimed “architect of rock ’n’ roll” as a man of contradictions.
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Solange Curates Powerful Performances of Black Joy and Pain at BAM
Through Saint Heron, the musician brought Angélla Christie and the Clark Sisters for a night exploring Black religious music, and Linda Sharrock and Archie Shepp for a show that felt anything but safe.
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At Praise Fest in New Orleans, Spreading the Gospel Through Song and Community
The New York Times – Music:In a city facing wide-ranging challenges, the gospel music you hear at Praise Fest can be a balm for the collective spirit.
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‘The Sound of Christmas’ Review: A Gospel Singer Finds Love
The New York Times – Movies:A young singer gets more than she bargained for when she accepts a job as a nanny for a billionaire’s children.