Mavis Staples grew up — alongside her father, brother and sister — traveling the Gospel Highway. Collectively known at the Staple Singers, the family was one of the most popular groups to ever come out of the church. Her career began almost inadvertently, in 1950, after Roebuck ‘Pops’ Staples became frustrated with his own group, […]
Musicians offer CompassionArt to restore hope
CompassionArt, Sparrow / EMI CompassionArt is described as “a charity that joins the dots between art and poverty… restoring hope and igniting justice.” In January 2008, project founder Martin Smith and various Christian music luminaries crafted songs during a retreat in Scotland. Soon after, at Abbey Road studios in London, the vocals were recorded. The […]
Fat City brings the swing to Langley
The music from a line-up of local jazz bands inspired spontaneous dancing throughout the day, as Douglas Park was transformed from grassy fields to the site of Langley’s Fifth Annual Jazz Festival in June. The small dance floor set up in front of the main stage was filled with young and old over the course […]