This episode of the Houston Jazz Spotlight explores the connection between Gospel music and the Civil Rights Movement. The show today is dedicated to two Freedom Soldiers who passed away last week, Civil Rights leaders, Representative John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian. John Lewis stated, "without music the Civil Rights Movement would be like a bird without wings." The Dixie Hummingbirds recorded with Peacock Records in Fifth Ward. They sang background on Paul Simon's hit record, 'Love Me Like A Rock'. On the song, ' Let's Go To The Program' they entertained audiences with their amazing imitations of rival gospel groups of their day.
The Houston Jazz Spotlight is a labor of love by Visual Artist, Jazz Historian, and DJ, Tierney L. Malone.