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Episode 2: Candi Staton

Candi Staton

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Lopa Kothari meets Candi Staton, who performs and records gospel music around the world.

In a recording made at the New Testament Church of God during the Manchester Festival, Lopa Kothari meet Candi Staton, who performs and records gospel music all over the world.

Recorded last week at the New Testament Church of God during the Manchester International Festival, five of the foremost international performers of sacred song celebrate the power of the voice in worship in Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh sites of worship across the city. Tonight America's "first lady of Southern Soul" Candi Staton, who now performs and records gospel music all over the world, speaks to Lopa Kothari, who also shares the experiences of the host community and visitors. Producer: Sam Phillips.

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Lopa Kothari presents a celebration of the power of the voice in worship.

Lopa Kothari hears five of the best international performers of sacred song celebrate the power of the voice in worship in Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh sites of worship across Manchester.

Recorded at this year's Manchester International Festival, Lopa Kothari hears five of the best international performers of sacred song celebrate the power of the voice in worship in Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh sites of worship across the city.

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