Lois Deloatch is a well-known artist with a rich contralto voice and an extensive repertoire of classic tunes and original compositions. Her limited-edition release, Hymn to Freedom: Homage to Oscar Peterson, was selected as one of the Top 10 CDs in 2008 by JazzTimes Magazine’s music critic Owen Cordle. She has dedicated almost 30 years to the arts, philanthropy, and community service. The vocalist and songwriter, who has shared the stage with Ellis Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, and Dr. Billy Taylor, among other luminaries, marks this milestone with her new recording, Love Always. This is the artist’s sixth recording as a leader. Deloatch shares, “I’m offering music I hope will resonate, inspire and unify. I want listeners to feel our connectedness and shared humanity.”
The musical talents of Ernest Turner, John Brown, and Donavan Cheatham come together to create a deeply resonating theme of ancestral influence. These compositions provide a sense of appreciation for those who have passed on and for our ancestors who have laid a foundation for our future trajectory. They serve as poignant reminders of the enduring legacy these ancestors have left behind, affirming the profound interconnectedness that shapes our existence within the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
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