Kronos Quartet - God Shall Wipe All Tears Away (2026) [Hi-Res]

The album "Glorious Mahalia" (2026) by Kronos Quartet is a multimedia exploration of the legacy of gospel queen Mahalia Jackson. The project blends authentic archival recordings of Jackson’s voice and Martin Luther King Jr. with contemporary string arrangements utilizing experimental sound techniques. Centered on reimagining gospel classics through the lens of avant-garde classical music, the work transforms the historical context of the Civil Rights Movement into a poignant modern artistic statement, with Jackson’s voice serving as the primary compositional guide.



Tracklist:
1-1 Kronos Quartet - God Shall Wipe All Tears Away [3:05]
1-2 Kronos Quartet - Peace Be Till: IV. Symphony of Social Justice [7:55]
1-3 Kronos Quartet;Mahalia Jackson - Glorious Mahalia: IV. Sometime I feel like a motherless child [3:33]