Lizz Wright: Fellowship
Jun 18th, 2011 by gcunniff
“On her fourth album, Lizz Wright returns to her gospel roots after writing her own material on 2008′s The Orchard. However, this is hardly a traditional collection of faith-based songs…her idea of gospel is highly eclectic, encompassing the Gladys Knight & the Pips hit “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” and Jimi Hendrix’s “In from the Storm,” neither of which seem particularly religious, as well as Eric Clapton’s “Presence of the Lord.” Wright also draws material from a clutch of black female contemporaries and influences including Me’Shell Ndegéocello, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Joan Wasser, and Angélique Kidjo as she ranges from neo-soul to African-styled folk-rock music.” –All Music Guide