Rivers Of Rhythm

Today, Steven Lewis chats with Dr. Paul Kwami. In 1994, he was named Musical Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, becoming the first African to hold this position.  He served as the Chairman of the Fisk Music Department from 1996 to 2003.  Under his directorship, the Singers have received numerous awards including the induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000, a Grammy Nomination and a Dove Award received for Poor Man Lazarus on the 2002 CD, In Bright Mansions.  Other awards include induction into the Music City Walk of Fame, the Governor’s Folklife Heritage Award and the Recording Academy Honors.  Kwami is the Executive Producer of the recording entitled, Rise, Shine! FiskJubilee Singers, Live In Concert.  He is the Co-Executive Producer of In Bright Mansions. The recording of the latter led to William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC becoming the booking agents for the Fisk Jubilee Singers.