Check out Chicago Tribune Jazz Critic Howard Reich’s superb story on DeLois Barrett Campbell’s annual birthday celebration and tribute, held today at Chicago’s historic First Church of Deliverance.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-0309_barrettsmar09,1,3089690.story
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Has the Sisters raised enough money to put their life work on DVD? I am willin to support their effort if I can speak with one of the sister. I’m a retired soldier and I am sure help is near. This is not a crank; check me out… CSM Perry K. Washington United State Army Retired. My cell is 256-665-8440. God Bless You.. Please call me.. thanks.
The Barrett Sisters have been able to produce their documentary. It is set to be released March 2011 around Ms Delois’ Birthday. Please visit their new website http://www.barrettsistersonline.com
The site is still under construction but there is a video of the last performance The Barrett Sisters did this past August 2010. All sale proceeds go to the sisters.
The Barrett Sister will be releasing their documentary in March 2012 around Ms DeLois’ 85 Birthday.
Visit their new website at http://www.barrettsistersonline.com for more information.
There is also a video of want might be Ms DeLois’ final performance with Ms Billie and Ms Rodessa. All proceeds from the video will go to the Barrett Sisters. Please give them your support.
Thanks for the info on the documentary!