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Canton Spirituals return to Malaco Records

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buzzz worthy. . . Harvey and the fellas from Canton, MS are back where they belong. The Canton Spirituals mark their return to the Malaco Music Group family with the release of the new full length album  Keep Knocking. (Available In Stores & Online December 3, 2013) The debut single & title track,  “Keep Knocking”  continues The Canton Spirituals signature sound with its foot stomping, bass thumping, knee slapping, down home infectious groove. First listen, and your body begins to involuntary juke. The Canton Spirituals have a unique sound like no other in the history of Quartet Gospel music. With their smooth but powerful harmonies, this quartet pioneered an urban sound that mixed R&B style with Traditional Gospel, imported From Mississippi. Founded in the mid 1940’s by Harvey Watkins, Sr, this quartet, now led by Harvey Watkins, Jr are still considered the undisputed Kings of Quartet Gospel music today. Their recording career is highly decorate...