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Inside World Music, CD Review >>
by Paula Kirman
The inimitable sound of a steel guitar echoes an awe-inspiring and enjoyable musical journey through the nostalgic street corners of a quiet, Southern town. Texas-native, Ben Bowen King, has revived the “roots gospel” music of the “sidewalk saints” from the early 19th century. The steel guitar was the quintessential “voice” of Gospel street musicians in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Ben Bowen King brings us several familiar songs including, “Amazing Grace,” “Old Time Religion”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” and other timeless classics. However, each song is reinvented without losing its original identity. The tracks incorporate steel guitar, harmonica, jaw bow, fiddle, tambourine, spoons, cymbals and other folk instruments. Vocalizations are mostly absent; but, a few brief “moans” accompany some of the melodies. Sidewalk Saints shines brighter than the glare off a steel guitar resonator. Sit back and relax on your front porch with a cold glass of lemonade, while savoring Springtimes’ Magnolia blossoms and the soothing sounds of Sidewalk Saints: Roots Gospel Guitar. 03/01/07 >> go there
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