Voices: The Ultimate Gospel Choir Collection

Released in 2008, this 12-track Time/Life compilation cherry-picks performances by some of the finest contemporary gospel acts. R&B/pop superstar Aretha Franklin goes back to her spiritual roots with a stirring medley of "Precious Lord (Take My Hand)/You've Got a Friend," and Hezekiah Walker leads his Love Fellowship Choir through the pensive "I Need You to Survive." Other featured artists on the concise but captivating collection include Kirk Franklin and Donald Lawrence