The Blind Boys of Alabama
It's a huge welcome back for these outstanding
vocalists as they return with their unique talent,
versatility and song styling in an unforgettable stage
show.
The Blind Boys of Alabama are the Iron Men of the music industry. They predate Elvis, Little Richard and Al Green yet even now they are still at the top of the gospel charts and have won an impressive four consecutive Grammy Awards over the past four years.
In the past five years, they've recorded moving renditions of songs by everyone from Tom Waits to Prince side by side with their traditional material, and appeared as guests on record and on stage with an equally diverse array of artists, from Peter Gabriel to Ben Harper.
Friday 2nd May, 8.00pm The Millennium Forum, Newmarket Street
Live music in the Forum Piazza before and after the show with the talented Hot Pepper Jazz Band from Germany, bringing you the best in Chicago and Dixieland Jazz - first visit to the festival.