Are you dancing too?

The title track "Are You Dancing Too?" was penned after seeing a play about people with Down's Syndrome. At one point in the play the characters are dancing all awkward and goofy. While dancing the actors dropped their Down's character roles, a huge mirror ball appeared and they became regular people, in love, elegant, gliding across a dance floor in 3 / 4 time. This had a profound impact on me as I was shown how they see themselves, just as we see ourselves. I have recorded with a small group of musicians. As with my previous albums I like to create space for them, to create their magic. I wish I could find a way to acknowledge the magic properly, and not diminish how important their contribution is. Thank you!

- Debra Blaquiere

Shine On Me was performed by the Glory Bound Groove Train; formed in 1997 under the musical directorship of performer/arranger Linda Calgaro. Inspired by the African-American vocal tradition, GBGT perform a repertoire of African-American Gospel and Gospel inspired music. Glory Bound Groove Train is an acappella choir of 18 spirited voices, with edge.