THE KENTUCKY JUBILEE SINGERS.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 26 July 1929, Page 7

THE KENTUCKY JUBILEE SINGERS.

The Kentucky Jubilee Singers who are to make their only appearance, under the direction of J. and N. Tait at the Dc Luxe Theatre on Thursday, were one of the first organisations to be approached by the Directors of the “Talkies” and their records have been featured throughout the United States of America. It is said the Kentucky Jubilee singers present a wonderful entertainment and they have been featured at the leading concert halls and theatres in America and England. Their entertainment in a series of novel settings comprises plantation songs, Negro Spirituals, sacred songs, comedy scenes and songs of modern and other composers. Their range of programme is remarkable, their repertoire comprising no fewer than one hundred and fifty items. They are ail coloured artists and their salaries put together amount to as much as that usually paid to a big comic, opera organisation. Their opening in Auckland created a furore. A critic says: “Many wonderful occasions has been witnessed in His Majesty’s Theatre, but never in its long history lias so much enthusiasm been displayed as that which took place on Saturday nigl(t when the Kentucky Jubilee Singers made their initial appearance in New Zealand. Although the preliminary announcements b' :l 3’! have appeared to be extravagant, they really gave but a poor indication of the magnificent singing and artistry ol the greatest oiganisetion of coloured performers which lias ever appeared in Auckland It would be superfluous to select any one number or artist tor special praise, because they all combined to make up the best and most wonderful entertainment yet presented to the public of Auckland. Tin* Kentucky Jubilee Singers can make their audience sad, sentimental or merry ■and their perfect harmony is a joy to hear. If Saturday night’s triumph is a criterion, then the success of the. New Zealand lour is assured.” The box plan opens on Monday at Mr K. Aitken’s.