With a mother as singer Vicki Anderson and a stepfather as pianist / singer Bobby Byrd, who both belonged to the permanent backing band of James Brown, it can be said that Carleen Anderson's soul was born at home. First of all, she had absolutely no intention of following her parents' example - she preferred to be a teacher - but as the blood creeps where it can't go, she was moved when her mother
… persuaded her to join a performance by the JB All Stars in London in 1988. She stayed there and founded the Young Disciples with which she recorded the legendary CD Road To Freedom. After her solo CDs True Spirit and Blessed Burden, she joined The Brand New Heavies for a short time. At Soul Providence she once again gives a demonstration of her massive voice and shows that she can handle pop as well as soul. (AD)more
