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How Music Changed

250 different artists and topics that changed music history forever. Most of them analyzed in great detail, with historical information, opinions, and various bits of trivia.

The Clara Ward Singers

The History of American Gospel Music: Hiding the Stars

Episode 14

Despite the near-universal awareness of Gospel music and its influence on everything from folk to R&B to jazz and even rock and roll (maybe especially rock and roll), it is incredible

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    Dragnet for Jesus – Sister Wynona Carr

    The History of American Gospel Music: More Independents (Less Independence)

    Episode 13

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      The Pilgrim Travelers' Mother Bowed

      The History of American Gospel Music: The Independents

      Episode 12

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        The Davis Sisters

        The History of American Gospel : The ‘Golden’ Age

        Episode 11

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          Sister Rosetta Tharpe

          The History of American Gospel Music :Gospel’s 7-10 Split 

          Episode 10

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            The Soul Stirrers

            The History of American Gospel Music: The Soul Stirrers

            Episode 9

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              The Golden Gate Quartet

              The History of American Gospel Music :The Golden Gate Quartet

              Episode 8

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                Dixie Hummingbirds

                The History of American Gospel Music: The Dixie Hummingbirds

                Episode 7

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                  Thomas A. Dorsey

                  The History of American Gospel Music: Thomas A. Dorsey - Part 2

                  Episode 6

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                    If You See My Savior – Thomas A. Dorsey

                    The History of American Gospel Music: Thomas A. Dorsey - Part 1

                    Episode 5

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                      Blind Willie Johnson - Nobody’s Fault But Mine – Original Recordings 1927-30

                      The History of American Gospel Music: Devils and Angels

                      Episode 4

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                        Rev. J.M. Gates

                        The History of American Gospel Music: The Core Influences

                        Episode 3

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                          Nobody Know the Trouble I’ve Seen – Paul Robeson

                          The History of American Gospel Music: The Birth of Black Gospel Music

                          Episode 2

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