"Beauty for Ashes Live", a two-disc set, features original songs with rich vocal arrangements, inventive improvisation, and a message of restoration and hope. The album showcases a variety of styles, from traditional Black gospel to angular jazz to soulful R&B.The Rivers of Madison, an ensemble of dynamic vocalists and versatile instrumentalists, developed out of the music ministry of Fountain of Life Covenant Church in Madison, where some group members have been blending genres for twenty years. Many of the album's songs were inspired by Becca's experience of community life in this multi-ethnic church.Vocals: Lena Archer (lead vocals, disc 2:4, D2:5), Alicia M. Cooper (D1:1), Brittany Copeland (D1:2, D2:2), Dantrell Cotton (D1:4), Arion James (D1:3), Julia Saffold (D1:7, D2:1)Olen Franklin, drums; Laurie Lang, bass; Jess Lex, violin; Becca May Grant, piano and keyboard, lead vocals D1:5, D1:6; Dan “Spiffy” Neuman, guitar (D1:1, D1:6, D2:1, D2:2)All songs by Becca May Grant unless noted.Recorded November 6, 2015 as part of the InDIGenous concert series produced by Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison Music Collective and the Greater Madison Jazz Consortium. Concert sound, recording, editing and mixing by Andrew LaValley Mastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room MasteringAlbum artwork and design by P. Berkbigler Design and IllustrationThanks to Pastors Alex and Jackie Gee and the Fountain of Life Covenant Church family.With deep gratitude to Bob and Patty May.for Paul©2016 Becca May Grant. All rights reserved.GloriousWords and Music by Martha D. Munizzi (BMI) / Israel Houghton (BMI)© 2003 Say The Name Publishing / © 2003 Integrity’s Praise! MusicAll rights reserved. Used by permission.This Is the DayLes GarrettCopyright © 1967 Universal Music ­ Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)All rights reserved. Used by permission.He Has Made Me GladLeona Von BrethorstCopyright © 1983 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)All rights reserved. Used by permission.Because He LivesGloria Gaither and William J. GaitherCopyright © 1983 Hanna Street Music (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com)All rights reserved. Used by permission.