The Persuasions | Expanding the boundaries of a cappella music

The Persuasions began as a doo wop a cappella quintet singing on the street corners of Brooklyn, New York. From that simple beginning their career careened in surprising and innovative directions. "Discovered" over the phone by rock musician, satirist and composer Frank Zappa, the group created huge discography from the sacred to the profane; all with impeccable arrangements and harmony.

Spike Lee's film "Do it A Capella"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UZZpkRwnNQ&t=4334s

Interview with front man Jerry Lawson on Frank Zappa and the Persuasions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuT710R9tjk

Two of the harder to find songs:

Good Old A Capella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vInVtExVw0Y&list=RDvInVtExVw0Y&start_radio=1

The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing (Frank Zappa tribute album):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c9EfRZXglg&list=RDvInVtExVw0Y&index=2