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Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens

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"What Have You Done" Directed by Philip Di Fiore

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Naomi Shelton is no ordinary gospel singer. Though she, like many others, grew up singing with her sisters in their Alabama church, she has also spent much of her life in the soul clubs around New York, and her 45s, “41st St. Breakdown” and “Wind Your Clock” b/w “Talking ‘Bout a Good Thing,” have long been revered and prized by funk DJs around the globe. Now, with her first official full-length release coming this May, it’s clear that her singing is equally influenced by both facets of her life. This is soul music – informed by the church, perhaps, but soul music nonetheless, relatable to all. Which means that What Have You Done, My Brother?, an uplifting record that conveys Naomi’s energy, her excitement, her love of music, her compassion, is no ordinary album.


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Member Since: 22/01/2008
Band Website: http://www.daptonerecords.com
Band Members:
Naomi Shelton
Edna Johnson
Cynthia Langston
Bobbie Jean Gant
Fred Thomas, Bass
Bobby Watson, Drums
Gabe Kaplan, Guitar
Cliff Driver, Pianist, Organist and Musical Director

Sounds Like: Buy Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens' full length album "What Have You Done My Brother?" here!

Naomi Shelton wields her blunt voice with no-nonsense passion, marking her as an heir to the late gospel great Dorothy Love Coates
-- NPR

If Gospel is a great American art form, Naomi Shelton should be considered a national treasure
-- Washington Post Express

Naomi Shelton's broad muscular voice gives the gospel-infused soul songs she sings impossible weight -- sometimes it feels as if they could deflect a bullet
--The New York Times


Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
What Have You Done My Brother?
2009 Daptone Records

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What Have You Done b/w I'll Take The Long Road
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This single is the debut release from that album. The A side What Have You Done? is a dark stomping inquiry which cuts unapologetically to the very soul of the listener. It is backed with I’ll Take the Long Road, a soulful ballad about patience and righteousness which rings of the wisdom and humility that makes Naomi Shelton good for you.

Record Label: Daptone Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens on KCRW!!!

KCRW is featuring Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens as part of "Top Tune of the Day"!  This means you will be able to download "Trouble In My Way" from their current debut album "What Have You ...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:12:00 GMT

The Gospel Queens on WNYC's Souncheck

Check out an interview and live performance from Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens on WNYC's Soundcheck.  93.9FM in New York Cityhttp://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/episodes/2009/05/22 /segments/13220...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:59:00 GMT

Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens in the Village Voice

Naomi Shelton's Everything Bagel Daptone's new gospel-soul star prefers Friday-night masses By Jim Allen Tuesday, May 26th 2009 at 3:36pmSunday morning happens every Friday nigh...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:58:00 GMT

Photos from Joe's Pub in the Brooklyn Vegan

Photos from Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens' Record Release Part at Joe's Pub
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:55:00 GMT