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The People’s Workshop – Houston Talent Expo (LP)

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Label: BBE
Format: sealed gatefold 180 gram vinyl LP
Cat: BBE347ALP
Released: 26 Feb 16
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)

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Description

The People’s Workshop were a group of African-Americans based in Houston in the 1980s. This is a 180 gram reissue version of their only LP of which original copies go for in excess of £100 on Discogs. Authentic soul music does not get any better than this.

BBE presents The People’s Workshop – Houston Talent Expo ’82, a highly sought after early 80’s vinyl gem originally created as a showcase project for young artists and composers by a community music organisation in Texas.

Originally referred to as the ‘Pop Music Lab’, the Peoples’ Workshop was formed in 1976 at Texas Southern University as a space for students to compose and perform, free from the constrains of Western classical music education.

Swiftly gathering momentum, in 1980 the organisation was granted non-profit status and in 1983, moved off the TSU campus. The Workshop has since grown in size and scope, becoming the first Black-founded organisation to present shows in major performance venues around the Greater Houston area.

Houston Talent Expo ’82 features original compositions by members of The Peoples’ Workshop, performed exclusively by musicians from Houston. The songs vary in style, but remain centered around gospel, funk and soul; music and lyrics with a powerful positive message. Many of the artists featured remain active today around the world, working with such acts as Alice Coltrane and The Charles Mingus Band among others.

Houston Talent Expo ’82 comprises a truly special collection of songs born from the struggle, true to the spirit of togetherness that underpins The Peoples’ Workshop, written and performed by astonishing young talents.

Tracklist:
A1 – Let’s Get High (5:23)
A2 – Love,Love (4:35)
A3 – Chocolate Coated People Song (4:47)
A4 – Funkathone (3:59)
B1 – Why Do I Need An Education (3:25)
B2 – This Song (3:32)
B3 – Save Your Money (3:03)
B4 – Stand Up For Jesus (3:53)
B5 – A Song For The Children (6:58)

Additional information

Weight 0.25 kg