Voices of East Harlem's 1970 Concert Photos

An often stirring 20-member ensemble whose music was better suited for devotional and inspirational material than commercial R&B or soul, the Voices of East Harlem included lead vocalists Gerri Griffin and Monica Burress. Producers Leroy Hutson and Curtis Mayfield worked with the group, whose ages ranged from 12 to 21, and cut some material on the Just Sunshine label that didn't generate any chart action. But their 1973 LP, The Voices of East Harlem, was a superbly performed release nonetheless, and the single "Cashing In" was a cult favorite.

Jimi Hendrix / Voices of East Harlem on Jan 1, 1970 [404-small]

Jimi Hendrix / Voices of East Harlem
Jan 1, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Jimi Hendrix / Voices of East Harlem on Jan 1, 1970 [431-small]

Jimi Hendrix / Voices of East Harlem
Jan 1, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Jimi Hendrix / Voices of East Harlem on Jan 1, 1970 [415-small]

Jimi Hendrix / Voices of East Harlem
Jan 1, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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1970 24 photos
1969 10 photos

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