VOS 4_Concert at Asia Society Texas Center_Soul Influence

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Title: VOS 4_Concert at Asia Society Texas Center_Soul Influence
Creator: Voices of the Spirit 4 was organized and produced by Pat Jasper & Angel Quesada. Folklife and Civic Engagement Department, Houston Arts Alliance.
Date: 2014
Description: The Soul Influence is a five man African American a cappella gospel quartet who perform everything from what is known in the Black church as “The Old One Hundreds” to more contemporary Christian vocal music. They maintain a style, based on four-part harmony (thus, the term quartet -- when this group, like most, is comprised of five members), that is seldom heard these days, in church or out. In fact, their style is likely familiar to most listeners as comparable to doo-wop, an early form of rhythm and blues music that emerged in the 1940s and gained widespread popularity in the 1950’s and 60’s. However, it was the gospel quartet tradition itself that actually gave rise to doo-wop, rather than the other way around.

Performing together as an ensemble for close to 15 years, all members of The Soul Influence belong to Church of Christ congregations, which have traditionally disallowed the use of musical instruments in the worship service. Hence, the group’s a cappella singing, and choice to do so in an older style, is enriched by this connection. They perform regularly in special church programs throughout Houston, keeping the rich repertoire and distinctively-syncopated style of this vocal music vital and dynamic.
Contributor: Photos courtesy of Pin Lim / Forest Photography
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Item sets: HAA COLLECTION; Voices of the Spirit

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