January Blues Festival presents
SARAH BROWN SINGS MAHALIA JACKSON
+ special guests: CHERISE
+ Host/DJ: SNOWBOY
Sarah Brown recently released her debut album Sarah Brown Sings Mahalia Jackson. The record sees Sarah offer her interpretations of some of the classic tracks of arguably the most famous gospel singer of the last century.
Sarah explains: “For as long as I can remember, Mahalia Jackson with her fever pitched performances have been a soothing note to my tapestry. I chose these songs because they tell of my story. The style I was trying to achieve was influenced by early jazz, blues and the spirituals.”
You may not know Sarah Brown’s name but you’ll definitely have heard her voice. From her collaborations with the likes of George Michael, Stevie Wonder, Duran Duran, Simply Red, Roxy Music, Pink Floyd, Simple Minds… Sarah Brown is one of the most prolific and in-demand vocalists in the world.
Special guest support is Cherise.
Your host and DJ for the night playing classic blues, rhythm & blues and more is legendary DJ and musician Snowboy.