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Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens

Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens are an American gospel and soul music group led by front woman Naomi Shelton. The group was formed in 1999. They have released two albums with Daptone Records, What Have You Done, My Brother? (2009) and Cold World (2014). They have played main stages at some of the most prestigious festivals in the world, including Bonnaroo, The Monterey Jazz Festival, Montreal Pop, and The Ottawa Blues Festival.

Shelton is delivering whip-smart soul with the energy of someone a third of her age. THE LONDON TIMES

Naomi Shelton is a power-house performer who sings with a passionate Baptist fervor. MOJO

Though the music is most unapologetically gospel, most of the lyrics would fall under what could be called message songs. That is, music containing uplifting spiritual messages, reminiscent of the more inspirational moments of The Staple Singers or Curtis Mayfield. However, the relationship between gospel and soul music does not need to be discussed again here. It is as plainly and naturally inherent in these grooves as it is in the singers every word and motion. There is no one alive today that has a voice or spirit more capable of lifting an audience than Naomi Shelton. Her grooves are pure Soul.