Where does one start when trying
to accurately describe the God given talent and natural ability
of a truly great artist? Do you start by quoting the many
accolades bestowed upon them by journalists, critics, and
their peers, or try to compare them to other artists who
are better known?
I think I would rather quote the great
master himself, B.B. King, when he sang "It's
hard to describe her, so I'd better not start, I better stop
now because I have a very weak heart, You upset me baby,
like being hit by a falling tree, woman that's what you do
to me" and
that is the only way to describe Sandra Hall.
"The Empress Of The Blues," Sandra
Hall, has been preaching, teaching and vociferating the blues from a city that
has played host to both gospel and blues music for the past ten decades, I'm
talking about Atlanta, Georgia.
She got her start at the age of four in a little town just outside of Atlanta
called Oakland City singing gospel music at Whitesville Baptist Church alongside
her mother and grandmother. At the age of 12 Sandra and her sister formed a group
called The Soul Sisters and began singing in clubs.
Then in the 1960's Sandra took on a career as a dancer and formed an all girls
group called The
Exotics. That's when she began to open shows at the world famous Royal
Peacock club.
Since that time, Sandra's musical career has soared to many heights including
songwriting sessions, tours, and a number of albums released worldwide. She has
been near and far writing and singing the blues for audiences around the world.
Throughout her journey she has shared the stage with such artists as James
Brown, BB King, Johnny Taylor, Otis Redding, Bo Diddley, The Temptations, The
O'Jays, and Etta James just to name a few. Her sonorous vocals, inspirational stage
presence, professionalism, determination, and strong constitution is how she
procured the title "The Empress of the Blues" and
has led her to the hottest blues clubs and venues in the United States and Europe
for over 35 years.
Sandra Hall's live shows are full of high energy, audience participation, smiles,
and backed by some of the best bands of our times. You can usually catch her
touring throughout the United States, Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany, Spain,
Sweden and the Netherlands playing festivals and clubs, so be sure to keep a
look out for a show coming near you!
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