The Gospel Quartet Sound

Air Date:
Heard On The Odyssey Series
Photo Album Publicity Picture from their 2017 release “All Most Home”

Several years ago, Jonathan had the pleasure of meeting and introducing the Blind Boys of Alabama Gospel Quartet to an audience for a live concert in Wisconsin. The lead singer back then, Clarence Fountain and Jonathan had a rousing pre-concert chat back stage. In short form, Fountain shared just how valuable the so-called “quartet sound” was to the development of North American popular music and specifically to African American sacred music. “For me” says Jonathan, “it was a real learning moment”.

Episode Credits

  • Dr. Jonathan Øverby Host
  • Joe Hardtke Technical Director

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