Sweet Honey In The Rock's new album
WORLD-RENOWNED VOCAL ENSEMBLE SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK
ADDS SOMETHING DIFFERENT – A JAZZ TRIO! – ON NEW 2-CD LIVESET
AND UPCOMING SPECIAL SHOWS CELEBRATING MUSICAL INFLUENCES
February 26th Release on Appleseed Recordings, “A Tribute – Live! Jazz at Lincoln Center,” and Tour Dates Spotlight Quintet’s Inspirations and Versatility
Nearing its fourth decade, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock was ready to follow its adventurous spirit and undertake a new challenge – to honor some of the seminal songs that first inspired its unique blend of folk, blues, jazz, gospel and ethnic music in a concert presentation utilizing an instrumental backing trio for the first time. Upping the ante, the singers decided to perform this special program at New York’s prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center venueand to record their two-night appearance there in front of surprised and delighted audiences. Talk about working without a net!