3 Mo' Divas--stage show edited for television broadcast

Why did I make a point of saying this stage show was edited for television broadcast? Well, apparently some songs were cut out from the broadcast of the stage version, but included on the cast album and DVD of the stage version which were used as "bait" for donations to my local PBS station which used the broadcast of 3 Mo' Divas as a pledge drive.


The frequent and lengthy pledge drive interuptions of the broadcast didn't prevent me from mostly enjoying this show, though. I like the idea of performers not being confined to one musical idiom, and that's part of the point of these Divas. I could have used a little more classical to balance the pop, gospel, rock, and blues, but the two classical arias included were well done.


Laurice Lanier, the mezzo of the trio is Juilliard trained, which she talked about during the pledge drive segments. She possesses a beautiful, dark voice that never descends to huskiness. Her good training shows. The other two Divas, Nova Y. Payton (why the middle initial--were there other Nova Paytons?) and Jamet Pittman also have lovely voices, and good training which shows in all the genres they are asked to sing. If there is any message that young people need to learn, it is that nothing surpasses the need for good vocal traing--whether you are singing opera a on American Idol.


I'm waiting now for the next 3 Mo' in the franchise. I suggest 3 Mo' 'Mos. I'm available.

3 Mo' Divas
Concert stage show taped for television
Cast: Laurice Lanier, Nova Y. Payton, Jamet Pittman