HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS, The - Rhapsody - gatefold LP in spot-varnished sleeve
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The HARLEM GOSPEL TRAVELERS
Rhapsody
Colemine US
gatefold LP in spot-varnished sleeve Cat: CLMN 12052LPRel: 26 Aug 24
Soul Side 1 - Track 1. We Don't Love Enough Side 1 - Track 2. Ever Since Side 1 - Track 3. God's Love Side 1 - Track 4. God's Been Good To Me Side 1 - Track 5. Get Involved Side 2 - Track 1. Somebody's Watching You Side 2 - Track 2. How Can I Lose Side 2 - Track 3. Jesus Rhapsody Pt 1 Side 2 - Track 4. Have You Tried Jesus Side 2 - Track 5. Searching For The Truth
The Harlem Gospel Travelers' new album, Rhapsody, marks a dynamic return for the trio, composed of Ifedayo Gatling, Dennis Bailey, and George Marage. Following their well-received 2022 release Look Up!, Rhapsody dives into a rich, often overlooked era of gospel music, blending traditional elements with influences from soul and funk. The inspiration behind Rhapsody came when Eli "Paperboy Reed," the group's mentor and friend, suggested they explore and reinterpret tracks from the Numero Group's Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal. The result is a collection that spans from the spirited soul of 'God's Been Good to Me' to the hip-hop-tinged 'Get Involved,' showcasing the group's ability to transcend the conventional boundaries of gospel. Originally formed as a quartet, the group reconfigured as a trio, bringing Bailey into the fold before recording Look Up!. Their journey began when Gatling and Marage met while studying under Reed, leading to the release of their debut album, He's On Time, in 2019, which garnered praise and attention from the likes of Elton John.Rhapsody is a project that not only honors the gospel tradition but also pushes it forward, offering a sound that is both rooted in history and refreshingly contemporary.
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