“Classic soul singing doesn’t get any better.” —New York Times
One of the greatest soul singers in America today, Bettye LaVette doesn’t just sing, she smolders, she testifies. With a nearly five-decade career that has truly come full circle, LaVette has finally gotten the recognition she deserves with a W. C. Handy Award, a Grammy nomination and high-profile appearances, including the Kennedy Center Honors show and President Obama’s inaugural celebration.
Official Website: http://www.worldmusic.org/concerts_event_indiv.php?p_seq=798
Added by World Music on December 31, 2009