In this episode we look at a few of the artists that found their way by signing recording contracts with small independent labels that were only interested in Gospel music as a means to make money.

The stark contradiction between the artist’s and the label’s intentions often caused problems, but nevertheless, it was these small labels that helped spread Gospel music throughout the country.

Featured tracks include:

I Am Redeemed - Jessy Dixon

Jesus Gonna Be Here – The Blind Boys of Alabama

The Angels Keep Watching Over Me – Walker’s Caravans

No Charge – Shirley Caeser

I’ll Fly Away – Selah Jubilee Singers

Mary, Don’t You Weep – The Swan Silvertones

How I Got Over- The Swan Silvertones

Jesus Will Fix It – Snooks Eaglin (!)

Do You Love Him? – The Highway QC’s

Amazing Grace – Maceo Woods and Choir

Mother Bowed – The Pilgrim Travelers

Stretch Out – The Pilgrim Travelers

Working on a Building – Brother Joe May

Dragnet for Jesus – Sister Wynona Carr