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Holiday Helper— Show of the Day: Blind Boys of Alabama

By Sun-Times

BY SELENA FRAGASSI | FOR SUN-TIMES MEDIA

The revered gospel group puts the call out for all ye faithful and non-believers that want to pay witness to Christmas magic with an incredible ensemble of voices.

The band is touring behind its new holiday album “Talkin’ Christmas!” which features Taj Mahal on a lineup of originals as well as trademark covers.

City Winery, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, $40-50. citywinery.com/chicago. Buy tickets.

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