Approx. 6 minute read The song Shout Sister Shout was performed by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the Lucky Millinder Orchestra. Their recording captures a sense of energy and zest that is so fresh, even though it was recorded back in the 1940s! I love the sense of play between the orchestra and Sister Rosetta. This […]
Approx. 8 minute read All over this world is a gospel tune performed by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and a lovely piece to open for my interview with on of Australia’s iconic World Music artists, Mara Kiek. She has been all over this world with the Mara! band, whose members include her equally talented and wonderful […]
Approx. 7 minute 30 second read One of the most endearing and enduring jazz vocal ensembles is Lamberts, Hendricks & Ross. I fell in love with their rendition of Twisted (a vocalese written by Annie Ross) a while back and it’s been boppin’ around my head ever since. It’s been the gold standard of the […]
Approx. 6 minute 30 second read Shout Sister Shout, my series of interviews to celebrate women in music, is inspired by the (untold) story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, taking inspiration from the lyrics of one of her popular tunes. I aim to shout about the achievements of my sisters, women in music, by capturing a […]
Read More… from Shout Sister Shout: Zela Margossian (IWD 2021)
Approx. 10 minute read Shout Sister Shout is a passion project and an utter joy to work on. I am fortunate to be the first to cast my eyes over the thoughtful written responses that I’ve received from the wonder women of jazz, improvised and world music who have participated in my interview series to […]
Read More… from Shout Sister Shout: Ellen Kirkwood (IWD 2021)
Approx. 7 minute read Back in the old timey year of 1941, Sister Rosetta Tharpe sang the words “Shout Sister Shout, Tell the whole world what it’s all about”. She was an incredible artist whose unique rompin’, stompin’ gospel style, mixed with her unbound guitar virtuosity, influenced countless unforgettable big name rock ‘n rollers and […]
Read More… from Shout Sister Shout: Andrea Keller (IWD 2021)