It's not too often that an artist waits until their late 60's to make their first record, but that is exactly what Naomi Shelton has done with her jaw dropping debut What Have You Done, My Brother?, one of the finest Soul records to be released in years.

Along with musical director Cliff Driver (whom Shelton originally first met back in 1963!), Shelton helped put together The Gospel Queens exactly ten years ago and finally there is an album to celebrate their talents. Shelton, whose vocals resemble that of a Mavis Staples is the genuine article. You feel the pain, heartache and joy in every syllable she belts out and The Gospel Queens that accompany her are no slouches either. Two of the three Queens even take lead vocals for tracks on What Have You Done, My Brother? Cynthia Langston tackles "I Need You to Hold My Hand" and Bobbi Gant belts out the rousing "He Knows My Heart", both achieving perfection. But whether it's originals that Shelton is performing by The Dap Kings' (the band that have accompanied Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse to their own fame) own Bosco Mann or covering classics such as Sam Cooke's untouchably great "A Change Is Gonna Come" Shelton never slips or misses a beat, every inch of What Have You Done, My Brother? Is dripping with Soul perfection. If you consider yourself a fan of Gospel or Soul music this album is truly essential listening.