c. 1932
Meet the Boswells
Martha, Connie and Vet, the New Orleans trio who invented swinging close-harmony.
The roots of rock and roll literally start here.
Come on in and meet New Orleans' own Boswell Sisters.
Discover the velvet tones of Connie Boswell — inspiration to singers from Ella Fitzgerald to Wynonna Judd, seller of more than 75 million records, and one of America's greatest voices, delivered entirely from a wheelchair. Whether you're a nonplussed novice or a crusty old jazzbo, you'll be delighted by the sounds and stories of the Boswells.
Hear the Boswell Sound
The Boswell Sisters Collection Volume One.
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What the world has said about the Boswells
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Cynthia Lucas explains what makes the Boswells tick
A five-part audio series narrated by one of the best-known Boswell historians. Start with Lesson 1 — The Blend.
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