Mary Lou Williams inspired Duke Ellington and a generation of future jazz legends. But it's her sacred jazz, and journey of faith, that captivated my spirit. This year marks the centennial of her birth.
Category: Fine Arts
By LaTonya Taylor
July 15, 2010
Goin' Up Yonder
Walter Hawkins' pioneering music always reflected the heart of a man who was looking forward to leaving this world for a better one, and his songs still offer a blueprint for what authentic gospel music is all about. A tribute to the late legend.
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