African-American artists are truly free at last
"I recently 'discovered' Liz McComb. I was looking for a gospel singer to sing live in my new choreography for the Lyon Opera Ballet, 'l want to cross over'. Upon entering the theater, I thought that if Liz could transform such a chic and secular auditorium and audience into a church, it would prove lier to be great. Fifteen minutes after the concert began I was on my feet, singing with her. By the time the performance ended, the entire Théâtre des Champs Elysées was on its feet... " Choreographer Bill T. JONES.