the King of Holy Blues Complete Recordings 1

· Varetta Dillard, born in Harlem in 1933, who defied a crippling bone condition to become a successful singer · Won an Apollo Theatre talent show in 1951, which got her a contract with the Savoy label · Singer, songwriter and guitarist from Texas, widely regarded as a leading exponent of “holy blues” blues music with religious themes, and gospel overtones · 30-track 2-CD collection comprising his complete recordings for Columbia that came from three sessions in Dallas and one in Atlanta · A comprehensive and worthy showcase for a distinctive and unique artist