The second edition of Jerry Zolten's book "Great God A’Mighty! The Dixie Hummingbirds: Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel Music" received a full-page review in the "Wall Street Journal."
ALTOONA, Pa. — The second edition of "Great God A’Mighty! The Dixie Hummingbirds: Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel Music," written by Jerry Zolten, professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Altoona, received a full-page review in the Wall Street Journal online and in the July 30 print edition.
"Great God A’ Mighty" traces the 30-plus-year career of the Dixie Hummingbirds, an African American gospel group, and their influence on both sacred and secular music. The second edition features brand new photographs, expanded historical context, and a new chapter on the Hummingbirds' trajectory up to the 21st century.
The Wall Street Journal review touches on the history of the gospel group and obstacles its members faced, and features several passages of Zolten's writing.
Zolten, an author, music and film producer, and screen and broadcast narrator, writes extensively about American roots and vernacular music as both communication about culture and as an influence on contemporary pop music.
