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The Legends of Gospel sing loud and clear as monterey video celebrates Black History Month

monterey video’s new 2 DVD set The Legends of Gospel is aptly named, with performances from Rev. James Cleveland, Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Shirley Caesar and The Clark Sisters it is nothing short of:

“Jubilant and Spectacular!” - San Francisco Chronicle

Gospel’s most legendary performers lend their voices to showcase the true meaning of the music and what it means to them. Filmed live at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California the energy and emotion flows from every performance, you not only hear the music you feel it! “The Legends of Gospel is a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month and every month thereafter, acknowledges Tom Szwak, Senior V.P. Sales at Monterey.

“Aural High! Drives the audience into an absolute frenzy.” - The New York Times

“Ecstatic! A resoundingly successful marriage of music and film.” - Los Angeles Times

“Unrestrained, Joyous Music! It’s a great experience and a whole lot of fun.” - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

“Super-Charged! It comes at you with energy enough to blow the top off the theatre.”
- San Francisco Examiner

THE LEGENDS OF GOSPEL (2 DISC SET) CATALOG # 329262 SRP: $24.95

Starring: Rev. James Cleveland, Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Shirley Caesar, The Clark Sisters

DVD Special Features: Artist Bios, Song Access, Gospel Music History

Seen on PBS

Order Date: December 20, 2005
Street Date: January 31, 2006

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