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The Edge 162 - The Hidden Gem of Gospel: The Matthew Sisters & Edwin Hawkins’ 1977 Fusion Album | Roger Moore & Kevin Tomlin
The Edge 162 - The Hidden Gem of Gospel: The Matthew Sisters & Edwin Hawkins’ 1977 Fusion Album | Roger Moore & Kevin Tomlin
Host Roger Moore from Affinity Xtra sits down with historian Kevin Tomlin to uncover a hidden gem of gospel music history: The Matthew Sisters’ remarkable 1977 collaboration with gospel icon Edwin Hawkins. This album was a groundbreaking fusion of gospel, jazz, and disco—an extraordinary blend that pushed the boundaries of the genre. Discover the story behind this unique release, why it was so ahead of its time, and how it combined different styles to create an unforgettable sound. Join us as we celebrate the creativity and legacy of this under-appreciated masterpiece.
#TheMatthewSisters #EdwinHawkins #GospelJazz #GospelDisco #RogerMoore #KevinTomlin #AffinityXtra #HiddenGems #GospelMusicHistory #1977Album #MusicFusion #GospelLegends #JazzAndDisco #MusicDocumentary #BlackMusicHeritage #UnderratedAlbums
https://youtu.be/AF2maQyDY0M
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By AffinityXtraThe Edge 162 - The Hidden Gem of Gospel: The Matthew Sisters & Edwin Hawkins’ 1977 Fusion Album | Roger Moore & Kevin Tomlin
Host Roger Moore from Affinity Xtra sits down with historian Kevin Tomlin to uncover a hidden gem of gospel music history: The Matthew Sisters’ remarkable 1977 collaboration with gospel icon Edwin Hawkins. This album was a groundbreaking fusion of gospel, jazz, and disco—an extraordinary blend that pushed the boundaries of the genre. Discover the story behind this unique release, why it was so ahead of its time, and how it combined different styles to create an unforgettable sound. Join us as we celebrate the creativity and legacy of this under-appreciated masterpiece.
#TheMatthewSisters #EdwinHawkins #GospelJazz #GospelDisco #RogerMoore #KevinTomlin #AffinityXtra #HiddenGems #GospelMusicHistory #1977Album #MusicFusion #GospelLegends #JazzAndDisco #MusicDocumentary #BlackMusicHeritage #UnderratedAlbums
https://youtu.be/AF2maQyDY0M