In Amazing Grace: A Life of Beauford Delaney, biographer David Leeming writes about the burgeoning of Beauford's relationship with Charley and Gita Boggs soon after he arrived in Paris in Autumn 1953. He says the Boggs frequently invited Beauford over for dinner and that afterward, the three friends enjoyed listening to music on the hi-fi.
Among their favorite artists were Mahalia Jackson and Mozart.
Today I'm bringing you recordings of some of the best-loved pieces by these musical geniuses.
Summertime / Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Performed by Mahalia Jackson
The Marriage of Figaro
Performed by Orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano
How I Got Over
Performed by Mahalia Jackson
Symphony No. 40 - First Movement
Performed by the London Mozart Players
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