The Blind Boys of Alabama
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Music Review: The Blind Boys of Alabama - Duets"A sinister cabal of superior writers." Music Review: The Blind Boys of Alabama - Duets Author: Holly Hughes - Published: Nov 16, 2009 at 5:21 pm 0 comments Let's be honest - "duets albums" can be dodgy propositions. Sinatra's and Ray... In this article: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Duets, Randy Travis, Brendan Fraser, Charlie Musselwhite, Toots Hibbert, Lou Reed, and Bonnie Raitt |
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PR Newswire | November 11, 2009
Preservation Hall and Sony RED Distribution Announce: 'Preservation, an Album Benefiting Preservation Hall and Its Music Outreach Program'
..."Rockin' Chair." The complete roster of artists includes: Louis Armstrong, Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie...
In this article: Preservation Hall, New Orleans, Sony, Brandi Carlile, Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, Jim James, Andrew Bird, and Merle Haggard
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USATODAY.com | November 09, 2009
The Playlist: Give Lennon's 'Peace' a chance on iTunes
...on a cloud of strings. First single from Stir the Blood stirs anticipation with snaking electronics and Sam Endicott's grim vocals. Blind Boys of Alabama and Eagles singer make heavenly harmonies: gorgeous, warm, never showy. Posted
In this article: Itunes, Plastic Ono Band, Yoko Ono, John Lennon, Montreal, Give Peace a Chance, and USA Today
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Independent.co.uk - Music | November 07, 2009
Swing the changes: A new generation of musicians will be turning the joint upside down at this month's London Jazz Festival
...of stylistic openness is not only due to the presence of customary jazz festival performers who aren't really jazz at all, such as the Blind Boys of Alabama or Brazil's former Minister of Culture, Gilberto Gil. This year, even the...
In this article: Robert Glasper, Zoe Rahman, Tord Gustavsen, London Jazz Festival, Maxwell, John Coltrane, Mercury Prize, Chick Corea, London, and Blind Boys of Alabama
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Reuters | November 06, 2009
Billboard CD reviews: John Mayer, Morrissey, Blind Boys
...in the mix. From the range of production styles to the bonus disc of live tracks, "Swords" is a welcome catalog addition. ARTIST: THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA ALBUM: DUETS (Saguaro Road Records) The Blind Boys of Alabama have been in...
In this article: John Mayer, Dolly Parton, Tech N9ne, Julian Casablancas, I'm Throwing My Arms Around I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris Chrissie Hynde, Strange Music, Continuum, Duets, and NEW YORK
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch | November 01, 2009
The hardest-working 'stache in show business
...latest solo album, "1,000 Miles of Life," which features notable guest artists Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Steve Cropper and the Blind Boys of Alabama. This year, he reunited with Hall to promote their new box set, "Do What You Want,...
In this article: John Oates, Hall & Oates, MTV, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dave Attell, Steve Cropper, John Lennon, and Bela Fleck
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Blogcritics | October 28, 2009
Music Review: The Blind Boys Of Alabama (And Friends) - Duets
"A sinister cabal of superior writers." Music Review: The Blind Boys Of Alabama (And Friends) - Duets Author: Richard Marcus - Published: Oct 28, 2009 at 5:00 am 0 comments I'm not a religious person, but I've always understood how a...
In this article: Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, John Hammond, and Susan Tedeschi
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HitFix | October 19, 2009
Joss Stone and Tim McGraw lead soft CD release week
...stars, there's hardly room for him. Buy Schmit's CD and get Keb'Mo', Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gram Nash, Garth Hudson, Dwight Yoakam and the Blind Boys of Alabama thrown in for free. Joss Stone, "Colour Me Free" (Virgin): British chanteuse's...
In this article: Tim McGraw, Timothy B. Schmit, Joss Stone, Lyle Lovett, Lost Highway, Kings of Convenience, I Can't Tell You Why, The Twilight Saga, MTV, and Dr. Pepper
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The Corner on National Review Online | October 18, 2009
A Powerful Amazing Grace -- By: Mike Potemra
...the Gilligan's Island version of "Amazing Grace," a reader kindly informed me of a splendid version of the great hymn - sung by the Blind Boys of Alabama, to the tune of "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals. A fantastic rendition.
In this article: Blind Boys of Alabama and Gilligan's Island
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Reuters | October 13, 2009
Eagles member takes flight with solo album
...told Reuters in a recent interview. "Everybody who did appear on the record came through my studio doors here." That includes the Blind Boys of Alabama, who showed up in their van -- someone else was driving -- singing along to a Schmit...
In this article: Timothy B. Schmit, Eagles, Kingston Trio, Jimmy Buffett, Eagle, Thomson Reuters, Small business, and NYSE
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The Star-Telegram | September 12, 2009
Jazz by the Boulevard shows moved indoors
...George Clinton, were canceled because of the rainy weather. Adonis Rose will also play at the Roundup Inn at 5 p.m. Sunday and the Blind Boys of Alabama are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sunday. For the latest info go to www.fortworthjazz.com.
In this article: Blind Boys of Alabama and Chris Botti
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The Blind Boys of Alabama are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in 1939. The three main vocalists of the group and their drummer/percussionist are all blind. As of 2008, they continue to tour nationally and internationally, led by the soulful Jimmy Lee Carter singing lead vocals. In 2006, Clarence Fountain, the group's former long-time lead vocalist and founding member limited his touring for health reasons. Another founding member, George Scott, died on March 9, 2005 at the age of 75.
Releases by the group in recent years have been favorites at the Grammy Awards—they won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album every year between 2002 to 2005. The Blind Boys of Alabama were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2007.
Their rendition of Tom Waits' "Way Down in the Hole" was used as the theme song of the HBO series The Wire in its first season.
Their cover of Ben Harper's "I Shall Not Walk Alone" was featured in the first season of ABC's Lost, in the episode "Confidence Man".
- Name:
- The Blind Boys of Alabama
- Origin:
- Alabama, United States
- Years Active:
- 1939–present
- Genre:
- Gospel, Blues
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