Kathleen Battle - Ain't that a Witness (part 1)

[keynotelane]

Kathleen Battle sings with beauty and conviction!

[ArtSongAlliance]

this arrangement is by Hale Smith, not Hall Johnson

[ipmoic]

Her accompanist is one of the best in the business--Margo Garrett.

[baritonebynight]

She is in indeed....my coach studied with her!

[classyteacherdiva]

@baritonebynight I wasn't aware that she gave private lessons. Who is your coach if I may ask?

[musicadei]

The diva still reigns, singing better than ever! I can't wait until she sings here in DC in December (7th)

[atlblkprync1981]

...mortgage gotta get paid somehow.

[duaname]

Timeless!!! Amazing healthy singing still from Miss Battle

[ravenfan7]

Esa es mi madrina wi!! *-*

[tjonesmusicman]

Disregard my last question. I'm an idiot and didn't fully read the other comments..LOL

[tjonesmusicman]

Does any body know what arrangement she's singing of this??

[DwBen2]

it's witness arranged by Hall Johnson

[ArtSongAlliance]

this arrangement is by Hale Smith, not Hall Johnson

[pellmeli]

Pellmeli

It does my heart good to hear that she is still in such good shape. I love her!

[tjonesmusicman]

does any one know who the composer of this song is?? and does this come in a key for low voice???

[kinddude]

This is the spiritual, Witness. The composers of traditional "spirituals" are unknown. Composers have taken to arranging them. The arranger of this version of witness Hale Smith.

When you say low voice, do you mean bass...or tenor? I'm guessing there are arrangements of this piece for the male voice, but you may have to look around.

- Dave

Hope this helps!

[tjonesmusicman]

I mean low voice bass

[kinddude]

TJones - Just found this. Bass-baritone Oral Moses sang this spiritual that was arranged by Francis Hall Johnson (1888-1970).

[tjonesmusicman]

Oh thank you soooooo much!!!

[TheAleph74]

Ageless Kathleen! Wow! She is about to turn 58 but she sounds 30! Amazing rendition...!

[Tristiano]

I am really touched that she is all there. Who cares if she is a witch. It's a cruel biz to be in but what tone. Sends shivers of the 80's voice we all loved. Get back in roles girl!

[ChagoWilson]

Sing it Kathleen !!!! Very exciting and interesting twist to an old favorite spiritual. Ms. Battle remains as outstanding as ever.

[D9l3tt]

I like this arrangement! It's wonderful that she is always finding a new way to sing her signature songs, a new way to explore the music further.... what an inspiration.