Martha Sings Mahalia

RELEASE
October 17, 1990
LABEL
Chess
GENRES
Rhythm & Blues, Contemporary Gospel, Black Gospel, Gospel
Martha Bass paid homage to the great Mahalia Jackson with poignant, exuberantly performed versions of her best songs. Although she is not as gifted as Jackson (who is?) and doesn't exactly come from her more formalized gospel tradition, Bass nonetheless offered creditable tributes to gospel's all-time queen, while also demonstrating her own considerable powers.
Ron Wynn, Rovi