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traight Company is like a musical magnet,
drawing together many diverse musical styles and transforming them into
something uniquely there own. Although they have experimented with various
styles and formats over the years, they remain true to their a’cappella
roots and continue to deliver vibrant, airtight harmonies, reminiscent of
nothing you have heard before.
Everything that went into making this group such a breath of fresh air over
the last 30 years, is still prevalent in their music, stage presence,
lyrics, deliverance and sincerity. They have a love for their work because,
after all, it is a good and noble task, one filled with love of God and
their fellow man and one that brings good news on every note.
God blessed Straight Company with an abundance of musical talent and it
seems to flow effortless from their minds as well as from their lips. The
nuances, dips, swirls and turns of their music tend to captivate the
listener and force a smile… and at those very special moments a tear. The
lyrics, the melodies, the depth and breath of their renditions leave one
wandering how this is possible with vocal chords alone. Surely there must be
some musical tracks running in the background? I assure you there are none!
Straight Company began their odyssey thirty years ago as a concept in the
mind of one man and their sound is just as sharp, vivid and intense as it
was in the beginning. They have only gotten better with time. From the
moment this group mounts the stage and before a single note is sung, the
audience senses that something special is about to happen. They’re not
disappointed! Something special always happen when Straight Company is
present.
What Essej (The Groups Founder & Leader) wanted all those many years ago
was to blend the sounds of his African heritage with the sounds of the
American street scene to create a new and exciting style and sound that is
uniquely Straight Company. The result is truly astounding and very, very
special.
Straight Company is an experienced touring group who has performed all over
the United States and in many foreign countries. They have performed at
small, private affairs as well as for heads of state such as for Vice
President Al Gore. They’ve performed at national and regional conventions,
major theme parks such as Six Flags & Disney World. They are a national
recording artist who has seven CD’s and an award winning DVD on the market.
Whether live, on CD or DVD, they have a way of captivating you with “their”
sound and once they have your attention, the lyrics and the power of the
message will really touch your heart in a very special way. Yes, you too
will feel the same love and joy in your heart that thousands before you have
felt. Don’t believe it? Go ahead, pop one of their CD’s into your player
and have a listen, I promise you’ll feel better for the experience.
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