"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."--Provided by publisher.
Publisher:New York, New York : Amistad 35, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022]
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Mahalia Jackson -- Sallie Martin -- Inez Andrews -- Albertina Walker -- Willie Mae Ford Smith -- The Davis sisters -- The Barrett sisters -- The Clark sisters -- Clara Ward and the Ward singers -- The Drinkard singers -- Dorothy Love Coates -- Dorothy Norwood -- Marion Williams -- Pastor Shirley Caesar -- Roberta Martin -- Aretha Franklin -- Sister Rosetta Tharpe -- Mavis Staples -- Cece Winans -- Mary Mary -- Tamela Mann -- Dottie Peoples -- Tramaine Hawkins -- Kim Burrell -- Yolanda Adams.