May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Sarah Brown shared some footage of her getting some test pressings of “….Sings Mahalia Jackson” on vinyl. She also said news of where to buy it will come – but I am here to tell you… You can pre-order it already from Rough Trade! It’s due for release on October 7th and here is the…
“It’s been a long time coming”, as Sam Cooke sang, “but a change is gonna come.” The time has come for Sarah Brown. Long established as a backing vocalist for a number of world renowned musical artists including; Stevie Wonder, George Michael, Bryan Ferry and Duran Duran, Sarah is currently on tour with Simple Minds….
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This is a day I have been anticipating for quite some time. Right from the moment Sarah announced that she was recording her debut solo album to us Simple Minds fans, in fact. That day has arrived. Sarah Brown Sings Mahalia Jackson is now available on the streaming/digital download service of your choice (link HERE)….
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It has taken me a few days to get to this as the song was released on the day of the Paris gig and there was no official video released until yesterday. OMG – what an uplifting song! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and be having a shoogle about (got to get…
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Really lovely to see an article with an interview with Sarah Brown inside the latest issue of Mojo magazine. Our Sarah really is “on her way”! Enjoy!
Sarah was invited in to perform and talk on Woman’s Hour on Monday. Speaking about her childhood and the inspiration that the women in the Pentecostal Church, and the gospel music itself had on her – as well as the inspiration of Mahalia Jackson on her singing. Sarah also performs I’m On My Way. Sadly…
There was new music news yesterday. Sarah Brown shared details of her debut solo album. The album is a tribute to the music of the wonderful and inspirational Mahalia Jackson. The first single off Sarah’s album, I’m On My Way, will be released on the same day as Themes For Great Cities, January 27th. The…