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Selah Jubilee Singers
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The Selah Jubilee Singers was an American gospel vocal quartet, who appeared in public as a gospel group but who also had a successful reco… read moreThe Selah Jubilee Singers was an American gospel vocal quartet, who appeared in public as a gospel group but who also had a successful recording career as a secular group in the 1930s & 1940s. Around 1927, Thermon Ruth (1914–2002) fo… read moreThe Selah Jubilee Singers was an American gospel vocal quartet, who appeared in public as a gospel group but who also had a successful recording career as a secular group in the 1930s & 1940s. Around 1927, Thermon Ruth (1914–2002) founded the Selah Jubilee Singers, a group drawn from the memb… read more -
The Dixie Hummingbirds
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The Dixie Hummingbirds are an influential American gospel music group, spanning more than 80 years from the jubilee quartet style of the 19… read moreThe Dixie Hummingbirds are an influential American gospel music group, spanning more than 80 years from the jubilee quartet style of the 1920s, through the "hard gospel" quartet style of Gospel's golden age in the 1940s an… read moreThe Dixie Hummingbirds are an influential American gospel music group, spanning more than 80 years from the jubilee quartet style of the 1920s, through the "hard gospel" quartet style of Gospel's golden age in the 1940s and 1950s, to the eclectic pop-tinged songs of today. Formed i… read more -
Swan Silvertones
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The Swan Silvertones was a Gospel music group that achieved great popularity in the 1940s and 1950s while led by Claude Jeter, who formed t… read moreThe Swan Silvertones was a Gospel music group that achieved great popularity in the 1940s and 1950s while led by Claude Jeter, who formed the group in 1938 as the "Four Harmony Kings" while working as a coal miner in West Virgi… read moreThe Swan Silvertones was a Gospel music group that achieved great popularity in the 1940s and 1950s while led by Claude Jeter, who formed the group in 1938 as the "Four Harmony Kings" while working as a coal miner in West Virginia. The group changed its name to the "Silvertone Sing… read more -
The Sensational Nightingales
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The Sensational Nightingales is a traditional black gospel quartet that reached its peak of popularity in the 1950s, when it featured Juliu… read moreThe Sensational Nightingales is a traditional black gospel quartet that reached its peak of popularity in the 1950s, when it featured Julius Cheeks as its lead singer. The Nightingales, with several changes of membership, continue to tou… read moreThe Sensational Nightingales is a traditional black gospel quartet that reached its peak of popularity in the 1950s, when it featured Julius Cheeks as its lead singer. The Nightingales, with several changes of membership, continue to tour and record today. The group was founded in 1942 by Barney … read more -
Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers
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The Soul Stirrers was one of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, as they were pioneers in the development o… read moreThe Soul Stirrers was one of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, as they were pioneers in the development of the quartet style of gospel. They were creating soul without knowing. First R.H. Harris was thei… read moreThe Soul Stirrers was one of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, as they were pioneers in the development of the quartet style of gospel. They were creating soul without knowing. First R.H. Harris was their musical leader, introducing for example the 'swing le… read more -
Marie Knight
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Marie Knight (June 1, 1925 – August 30, 2009) was an American gospel and R&B singer. She was born Marie Roach in Sanford, Florida but g… read moreMarie Knight (June 1, 1925 – August 30, 2009) was an American gospel and R&B singer. She was born Marie Roach in Sanford, Florida but grew up in Newark, New Jersey. Her father was a construction worker and the family were members of … read moreMarie Knight (June 1, 1925 – August 30, 2009) was an American gospel and R&B singer. She was born Marie Roach in Sanford, Florida but grew up in Newark, New Jersey. Her father was a construction worker and the family were members of the Church of God in Christ. She first toured as a singer in… read more -
Rev. James Cleveland
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Reverend Dr. James Cleveland (December 5, 1931 - February 9, 1991) was a gospel singer, arranger, and composer from Chicago, Illinois. He is most well-known for incorporating upbeat jazz and pop music influences into gospel. He created a formidable legacy within Christian music since his death. View wiki -
Marion Williams
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Marion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices … read moreMarion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history. A powerful singer with a preternaturally broad range, able to reach the… read moreMarion Williams (August 29, 1927 - July 2, 1994) was a legendary American gospel singer, often regarded as one of the most powerful voices in American music history. A powerful singer with a preternaturally broad range, able to reach the highest registers of the soprano range without losing eithe… read more