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| Ray Charles and Mahalia Jackson on DVD Xenon Pictures has announced the March 13, 2007 DVD re-release of Ray Charles: Soul Of The Holy Land, starring the legendary Grammy -winning musician in a 1973 concert performance from Israel; and a documentary on gospel icon Mahalia Jackson, Mahalia Jackson: The Power And The Glory. A testament to a great man and a great artist, Ray Charles: Soul Of The Holy Land is a recently discovered documentary of Ray Charles' 1973 tour of Israel, including his sold-out concert in Tel Aviv. The DVD features unforgettable performances that serve as a collectible and lasting memorial to this phenomenal entertainer. Mahalia Jackson: The Power And The Glory traces the life of the world's greatest gospel singer, from her beginnings in a New Orleans ghetto to her acclaimed performances at Carnagie Hall and other stages throughout the world. The film features interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, author Studs Terkel and Brother John Sellers, and includes an additional two hours of rare television footage of Mahalia singing many of the immortal songs that are the foundation of gospel music. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |