Bibliograph

Isn't her grace amazing!, the women who changed gospel music, Cheryl Wills

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Isn't her grace amazing!, the women who changed gospel music, Cheryl Wills

Language

eng

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Isn't her grace amazing!

Oclc number

1268983478

Responsibility statement

Cheryl Wills

Sub title

the women who changed gospel music

Summary

"A unique tribute to often overlooked women who have left an indelible mark on Gospel Music--powerful talents who overcame racism and sexism to define the genre, establish its sound, and set the standard for good sangin' for generations."--AmazonMany women in the gospel music industry often go unnoticed, unpaid, and under-appreciated for their talents. Willis offers in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and never-before-seen images of these powerhourse vocalists. In celebrating these towering tales of gospel who have defined the genre and established the sound, she shows how they have transformed gospel music, forever. -- adapted from jacket

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Queen mothers. Mahalia Jackson ; Sallie Martin ; Inez Andrews ; Albertina Walker ; Willie Mae Ford Smith -- Sisters in song. The Davis Sisters ; The Barrett Sisters ; The Clark Sisters ; Clara Ward and the Ward Singers ; The Drinkard Singers -- Architects of the melody. Dorothy Love Coates ; Dorothy Norwood ; Marion Williams ; Pastor Shirley Caesar ; Roberta Martin -- Crossover queens. Aretha Franklin ; Sister Rosetta Tharpe ; Mavis Staples ; CeCe Winans ; Mary Mary -- And still she shouts. Tamela Mann ; Dottie Peoples ; Tramaine Hawkins ; Kim Burrell ; Yolanda Adams

Target audience

adult

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Women who changed gospel musicIs not her grace amazing!

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