Last week I had the chance to go see The Blind Boys of Alabama play a song in the beautiful Lincoln Center in NYC. It was an awesome show - the third night of three curated by the Blind Boys. The final night of the trio featured stellar guests like blues harp player Charlie Musselwhite and New Orlean's Hot 8 Brass Band. It was a stellar night of music in a variety of styles.
I first came into contact with the Blind Boys via The Wire, that excellent show that you either already watch or have been told by fifteen friends that you really should watch. The Blind Boys of Alabama sing the theme song "Way Down In The Hole" for the show's first season, my personal favorite rendition of the tune. It's a Tom Waits original, and his version (which is used in Season 2) is pretty incredible as well.
Additionally, M.I.A. recorded a song loosely based on Wait's original, that's unaffiliated with The Wire. It's probably my least favorite of the three, but it's still worth checking out. Check them all out below!
The Blind Boys of Alabama - Way Down In The Hole (YSI) (filesavr)
Tom Waits - Way Down In The Hole (YSI) (filesavr)
M.I.A. f. Blaqstarr - Save Ur Soul (YSI) (filesavr)
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