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Exclusive: An Interview with Naomi Shelton, Queen of the Gospel Queens

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Since her band is called Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, Naomi Shelton must then be The Queen of the Gospel Queens. Shelton has performed for over 50 years, from crowds of over 6,000 people to small gatherings in the West Village’s Fat Cat jazz club. Her sincerity and wisdom is that of a seasoned soul musician, but her ability to shake is that of someone half her age. Flavorpill sat down with Shelton to talk about her new album (and the group’s Daptone debut), What Have You Done, My Brother?, the beauty of a live performance, and hope. Read More »

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