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Gregory Porter, the magnificent crooner

2021-12-21T16:19:31.741Z


The anthology Still Rising crowns a decade of success for the American singer. Ten years of success. If Gregory Porter has become a benchmark late in the day, it seems he is on course to stay that way for a long time. A new collection, Still Rising (Decca / Universal Music), which brings together duets, unpublished works and successes, sanctions this triumphal decade. Between jazz, soul, political songs and societal observations, Gregory Porter has established himself in a c


Ten years of success.

If Gregory Porter has become a benchmark late in the day, it seems he is on course to stay that way for a long time.

A new collection,

Still Rising

(Decca / Universal Music), which brings together duets, unpublished works and successes, sanctions this triumphal decade.

Between jazz, soul, political songs and societal observations, Gregory Porter has established himself in a category where women are queens.

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This new album, Porter put it together during lockdown, as he was deprived of touring and personal drama affected him.

“The death of my brother made me think a lot about my life and my activity.

He was a year older than me, we were almost twins. ”

It is to this that Gregory Porter owes his main musical tastes.

"He made me listen to Sam Cooke, he played a big part in my musical education."

“This album is not a best-of but rather a retrospective.

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Gregory Porter

Born into a fatherless household, Gregory Porter was encouraged by his mother to pursue a musical career.

He will have to reach the age of 40 ...

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