Episode Details

Legendary gospel group shares decades of music, collaboration, and inspiration with Joey Williams.

oin Joey Williams on She's All Over the Place as we dive into the extraordinary story of The Blind Boys of Alabama, a legendary gospel group founded in 1939 at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Deaf and Blind in Talladega, Alabama. Originally known as the Happy Land Jubilee Singers, the group began as visually impaired students singing for inspiration and solace—and evolved into six-time Grammy Award-winning icons.

Discover their journey of faith, resilience, and musical innovation as they pioneered a unique gospel sound infused with soul, blues, and R&B. Learn about their collaborations with musical greats like Prince, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, and Ben Harper, and how they continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.

Highlights of this episode include:

• The Blind Boys' path from the Alabama Institute to the national stage.

• Grammy wins, inductions into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Alabama Music Hall of Fame, and the National Heritage Fellowship from the NEA.

• Their legacy of uplifting music and collaboration across genres.

Connect & Learn More:

• Website & Merch: https://www.blindboys.com/

• Instagram: @blindboysofalabama

• Twitter: @blindboys

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