Candi Staton, “It’s Time to Be Free” (Beracah Records) Candi Staton blends gospel themes and messages of redemption and caution with dance music, funk and soul on “It’s Time to Be Free,” revisiting ...

Candi Staton. “It’s Time To Be Free.” Beracah Records. Candi Staton blends gospel themes and messages of redemption and caution with dance music, funk and soul on “It’s Time To Be Free,” revisiting ...

If you hear heavenly choirs of angels singing on Eric Essix's new album, you've probably been moved by the spirit. Or maybe it's just the sweet spell cast by the Birmingham Sunlights, Quilters of ...

This week on American Routes Shortcuts, we hear from Candi Staton who has been working in music for over four decades. From her Christian upbringing to the Chitlin’ Circuit, from making records in ...

Candi Staton blends gospel themes and messages of redemption and caution with dance music, funk and soul on "It's Time to Be Free," revisiting earlier hits and perhaps creating new ones. Staton, whose ...