I came to hear of this blues/soul/gospel singer-songwriter just recently. She is insanely talented in my opinion, worthy of comparison to the greats. With her own style.
Have a listen to Ruthie Foster, performing Runaway Soul
Her bio, from Wiki:
Ruthie Foster is an American singer/songwriter of blues and folk music.
She is from Gause, Texas and from a family of gospel singers. She studied music at McLennan Community College and then worked in the US Navy, where she started performing. Her debut was released in 1997 and she has performed in North America, Europe and Australia. She has often been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin.
In June 2009 she was on tour with The Blind Boys of Alabama. "The Truth According to Ruthie Foster" was nominated for a Grammy in December of 2009 in the category Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Here's a song that someone cop-opted it for a photo album, called Thanks for the Joy. I think she's singing to the Lord.
Foster is currently touring for her Grammy-nominated 2009 album, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster and will be appearing in the Madison Square Park Oval Concert Series in NYC on June 16.
I hope this artist gets the kind of recognition she deserves-- some day.
Have a listen to Ruthie Foster, performing Runaway Soul
Her bio, from Wiki:
Ruthie Foster is an American singer/songwriter of blues and folk music.
She is from Gause, Texas and from a family of gospel singers. She studied music at McLennan Community College and then worked in the US Navy, where she started performing. Her debut was released in 1997 and she has performed in North America, Europe and Australia. She has often been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin.
In June 2009 she was on tour with The Blind Boys of Alabama. "The Truth According to Ruthie Foster" was nominated for a Grammy in December of 2009 in the category Best Contemporary Blues Album.
Here's a song that someone cop-opted it for a photo album, called Thanks for the Joy. I think she's singing to the Lord.
Foster is currently touring for her Grammy-nominated 2009 album, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster and will be appearing in the Madison Square Park Oval Concert Series in NYC on June 16.
I hope this artist gets the kind of recognition she deserves-- some day.
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