ABOUT THIS ITEM

In this second volume of "Soul Gospel", Soul Jazz Records once again bring you celebrated gospel artists such as The Staple Singers, Clara Ward and Marion Williams alongside many lesser known singers like The Sensational Cymbals and The Lovers Of God, all making music that broke down the barriers between the sacred and secular and between gospel, soul and funk. Expertly and meticulously compiled the album comes with exclusive sleevenotes, interviews and photos. With many soul artists starting their singing career in the church and with gospel being at the root of soul music, the link between soul and gospel is one of the strongest in contemporary music. All the artists on this album are unique in that they grew up in the church and their music includes the emotional and spiritual depth and soaring vocals of what would become the defining ingredients of gospel's secular counterpart – soul music.