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9/17/2020

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Earlier this year, I wrote about the burial of Little Richard in the Oakwood Memorial Gardens on the campus of Oakwood University here in Huntsville.  Little Richard was an alumnus of this historically black Seventh-day Adventist school that has a rich tradition of musical excellence.  
In addition to Little Richard, many other talented musical artists have attended the university over the years, including the award-winning Aeolians, a touring choir of 45-60 members who have travelled the world performing a wide variety of choral masterpieces for appreciative audiences everywhere.  In addition, other Oakwood alumni include Metropolitan Opera star soprano Angela Brown, members of the jazz/gospel group Take 6, Nigerian Afropop musician Davido, R&B singer Brian McKnight, and the a capella group Committed who were winners of Season 2 of NBC's "The Sing-Off," and who I had the pleasure of listening to live this past Tuesday night.  Made up of Robbie Pressley, Terry Thomas, Maurice Staple, DJ Baptiste Jr., and Geston Pierre, the group sings gospel, pop, soul, and original tunes with tight harmonies and charismatic energy.  Not since the Persuasions has a capella sounded so rich and powerful.  Catch them if you can!

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