While the music of Irma Thomas has always been rooted in the ì African American gospel sound, this is her first gospel album. ì Inspired by the support of many of the best gospel musicians and ì singers in New Orleans today, Irma's vocal performances achieve a ì remarkable balance of commitment, passion and power. Here is ì music in the black classical tradition of Mahalia Jackson and ì Bessie Griffin that is guaranteed to lift your spirits.