Say Amen Somebody: Music From the Film
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Music CD Cover Performer: George T. Nierenberg Edition: Music CD Format: Soundtrack CD Release Date: 2007-01-30 Music Label: Rykodisc Soundtracks:
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Free Music Review: Respecting our musical heritage!
Hit: 5 Stars
The CD Say Amen, Somebody is the soundtrack from the documentary of the same name. It features some of the founding songwriters, singers of a musical genre that became know as Black Gospel music. Thomas Dorsey, Willie Mae Ford, Roberta Martin are interviewed in the film, seen attending a gospel music convention and the like. As a student of history, in particular Black history,and a music lover, it was wonderful to see, hear these founding "giants" discuss the tough road that travel to bring acceptance and respectability to a musical art form that was once considered "secular music that didn't belong in a church". Their voices might be thin but their spirit is strong! To the reviewer who tried to compare this body of work to the more contemporary work of Kirk Franklin (a fine artist to be sure), I say this: There would be NO Kirk Franklin if it weren't for the trailblazing work of the artists featured here. See the film, it's available on DVD first and then buy the CD. Say Amen Somebody is a musical gem that should be treasured!