EGRO MELODY
KENTUCKY JUBILEE SINGERS It would bo'hard'.to .imagine a. more appreciative audience than that which went to His Majesty’s Theatre last night to hear those .■unrivalled melodists, the Kentucky .Jubilee Singers. There was something refreshingly simple and wholesome about the negro entertainers, and whether in solo or chorus tho voices invariably had the natural purity of tone so seldom heard from others than members of a darkskinned race. In striking contrast as regards atmosphere were the two sections of the entertainment. The first, comprising a scries of sketches relating to the war, called for both colour and restraint. These;, attributes .were certainly forthcoming. In addition, the performers showed undoubted acting ability. During the presentation of these impressive sketches many quaint darkle songs were delivered, including ‘Old Black Joe.’ ‘Go Down, Moses,’ ‘Scandalise My Name,’ ‘Deep River,’ ‘Cradle In Caroline,’ and ‘Don’t Close Dat Gate.’ Arthur Payne and William Veasey were two fine bass singers, who instantly captured the ear of Their listeners. In the last section of the concert the company, while standing around a ‘piano, gave a number of quaint concerted items, and Arthur Payne was again heard in solos. Altogether it was a delightful performance. The company appeal’s again tonight and to-morrow night.
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Evening Star, Issue 20252, 13 August 1929, Page 7
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206EGRO MELODY Evening Star, Issue 20252, 13 August 1929, Page 7
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