He has sung for presidents and prime ministers, in synagogues and churches, with Wynton Marsalis, Aretha Franklin, the Klezmatics, and he counts Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou among his biggest fans. The self-proclaimed “Prince of Kosher Gospel,” Joshua Nelson is a Black Jew who combines African-American spiritual styles with Jewish liturgical music. Frequently compared to the legendary Mahalia Jackson, Nelson’s muscular voice and commanding stage presence have made him a festival favourite across North America and far beyond.