Po' Girl

GOSPEL

Trish Klein, banjo, chitarra acustica ed elettrica, violino, mandolino Allison Russel, clarinetto, piffero, bodhran, chitarra acustica Diona Davies, violino, piano, tuba, chitarra, trombone www.pogirl.net

Marie Knight has had one of the most important careers in the history of gospel music, one that has brought her to an enviable level of fame, respect and popularity. This was not so obvious when, still only in her twenties, she recorded her first songs though they did bring her some attention. It was when she met one of the women who changed the development of gospel and of black music in general, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, that success came her way. Two dynamic, exciting duets, “Up Above My Head” and “Didn’t It Rain” were bestselling records and the two singers went on extensive tours throughout the States, appearing before tens of thousands of fans. After years with Tharpe, Marie Knight decided to go solo in the sixties, when she toured the world and had numerous concerts in Europe. In 2003, a compilation disc in honour of Sister Rosetta would not have been complete without her so she re-recorded “Didn’t It Rain”, this time accompanied by the Holmes Brothers who are with her for the four days of the Festival. The record proved a big success, renewing interest in Marie Knight and the style of gospel she epitomises. Blues to Bop is proud to present this remarkable artist, whose charismatic presence is sure to be a big hit.