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Music with good gospel choir

This might sound kinda weird, but most of what I say sounds weird so...
I have really gotten into choral music lately. I bought a couple of the Cantus CDs at CES, and I really like them a lot! I have also been listening to Bob Dylan's "Saved" lp for the great backup singers. U2's Rattle and Hum has a great version of "I still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" with a gospel choir. I have a few other artists an long this vein, such as Babbie Mason. I love it!

Do you know of anything else that might be along the same lines?
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nicksgem10s
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I have to second bluenose's suggestion on the Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama. This is an excellent recording that has found itself in my transport many times already.
kappa2
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This also might be far in 1 direction, but he is very good. Richard Smallwood. His recent christian gospel live recordings feature choirs and symphony orchestras.
jonathanochi
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For an authentic southern gospel choir, it is hard to beat the Mississippi Mass Choir.
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nrchy OP
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I'm still looking for the Blind Boys of Alabama, but I did get a Ladysmith Black Mumbazo(SP?) LP. Haven't listened to it yet, but I'm looking forward to getting the humidity high enough in my room to listen to LPs again.
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zargon
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I agree on the Fairfield Four and "Standing in the Safety Zone! Isaac "Dickie" Freeman, the bass, has an incredible range and tonal richness that will wake up your ears and woofers.

These guys are on a comeback after "retiring" in 1950, following recording, having a daily national broadcast, and touring.

Try their CD, "Wreckin' The House", which is the only one that is recorded live. (Dead Reckoning Records)
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