The Voices of East Harlem went from community stages to the Isle of Wight Festival, blending the soul-cleansing power of Christian songs with R&B, funk and rock on “Right On Be Free.”
Source: New York Times
50 Years Ago, They Did Something Rare in Gospel: Tied Music to Protest
Published in Black People, Brandt, Jerry (Music Producer), Cole, Bernice (Singer), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, East Harlem Federation Youth Assn, Elektra Records, Gospel Music, Griffin, Anna (Singer), Griffin, Chuck (1928-2013), Right On Be Free (Album) and Voices of East Harlem (Music Group)
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