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Radio 2,04 Jan 2026,58 mins

Rebel Souls

Beverley Knight's Gospel Revue

Available for 22 days

We begin the new year reflecting on the power and purpose of Gospel music by revisiting some of its greatest artists. In this episode, Beverley shines a light on the Rebel Souls - the artists who rocked the boat, taking Gospel out of the church, often upsetting their pious congregation. Salute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight, Thomas A Dorsey, The Staples Singers and Kirk Franklin.

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Tracklist

  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Strange Things Happening Every Day
    Strange Things Happening Every Day
    Sister Rosetta Tharpe
  3. 2.
    God's Got A Crown
    God's Got A Crown
    Arizona Dranes
  4. 3.
    (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (Album Version)
    (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (Album Version)
    Thomas A. Dorsey with R.H. Harris, Thomas A. Dorsey & R. H. Harris