Ruthie Foster
The Texas-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Ruthie Foster blends gospel revival, blues and soul with lyrics that bleed and a voice that rings with joy. “Ruthie’s drawn comparisons to Ella and Aretha, but musically neither is really close. What she does have in common with Fitzgerald and Franklin is the irresistible blaze—it’s impossible to look away, even close the eyes, for one second.” — Philadelphia City Paper
“Ruthie Foster’s voice is so full of hallelujah, you sometimes have to listen to her songs two or three times before you realize she’s singing the blues.” — Texas Music magazine
