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Even if howling is not your scene, Distorted Lullabies is at times almost sweet and pleasant sounding. U2 fans may even be able to see past the disruptions and appreciate Gnecco’s voice for what it is. However, with their disturbing themes and haunting screams, these “lullabies” are more likely to inspire nightmares. —Sarah N. Kunz...
Even if howling is not your scene, Distorted Lullabies is at times almost sweet and pleasant sounding. U2 fans may even be able to see past the disruptions and appreciate Gnecco’s voice for what it is. However, with their disturbing themes and haunting screams, these “lullabies” are more likely to inspire nightmares. —Sarah N. Kunz...
...trying to make sure they were included in the magic that was about to take place inside the hall. Magic it was. Five women and a sign language interpreter came dancing onto the stage, decked out in bright colours and African dress, and immediately the audience was spellbound by Sweet Honey in the Rock. The sight of the black female a cappella singers dancing beneath the statues of the dead naked white men from long ago that decorate the hall highlighted the power and immediacy of Sweet Honey. When Ysaye Barnwell used her effortless, supernatural vocal range to begin...
...Sweet Honey has been going strong for over 25 years, which is enough to turn any other group of musicians into corporate monstrosities or tired has-beens trying to recapture their golden years. Not so Sweet Honey. The group has revitalised itself with many new members over the years, bringing the participation in the group to a total of 22 women, including two of the founding members. Their repertoire continues to expand, encompassing rap, blues and African spiritual songs, as well as their original gospel roots. As an African living in the United States, Sweet Honey is the first group...
...Sweet Honey are an incredible group. In addition to being phenomenal singers, composers and arrangers, having contributed music to films, scored ballets and acted on stage and TV, many of the members hold doctorate degrees. Berenice Johnson Reagon, the founder, is Distinguished Professor of History at the American University, and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian Institution, which gave her words an extra weight when she spoke of the example set by leaders “who feel that you lose something when you say ‘I’m sorry’ instead...