Gospel Singer Richard Smallwood Dies
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The late Calvin Newton of Lookout Mountain, Ga. called his friend Larry Ford the best tenor Gospel singer of his lifetime. Ford died Dec. 13, just three days after his 78th birthday. Mr. Ford was awarded a Grammy in 2003 for Best Southern Gospel Recording.
Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings are found in the music sung, and passed down, by enslaved people in America's South. This musical language consisted of hymns ...
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For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of strength and resilience for Black Americans, sustaining them through the deepest struggles. From the days of slavery, spirituals and hymns have provided a means of survival, offering hope, faith, and ...
Vinyl Me, Please have been working on cool stuff lately, from building their own pressing plant to collaborating with the one and only Dolly Parton. Now they’ve announced another cool project. Truth Is Where It’s At: The Best of Gospel Truth is coming ...
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The Gospel Music Association has opened a new chapter in its mission of honoring the artists who have shaped Christian and Gospel music, and in helping to promote the music’s message of faith. The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music has opened its doors ...
From its origin, women pioneered the sound of gospel music. Artists like Mahalia Jackson and Rosetta Tharpe elevated the popularity of the genre in the mid-1900s, treading the path for gospel singers with crossover, secular appeal, like Aretha Franklin.
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