The New York Times – Music:
Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B and pop charts.
Category: Gospel Music
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From 2018: Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
The New York Times – Music:
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.
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Billy Preston’s Music Was ‘Pure Joy.’ But His Life Ended in Tragedy.
The New York Times – Music:
The Beatles’ beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, “That’s the Way God Planned It,” explores what he long kept hidden.
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Candi Staton Is a Survivor. At 85, She’s Also a Grammy Nominee.
The New York Times – Music:
The singer’s journey through gospel, soul, disco and Americana has been plagued by setbacks and struggles, but she has always found the path forward.
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Richard Smallwood, 77, Choral Leader and Composer of Gospel Hits, Dies
The New York Times – Music:
He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.
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‘Oh Happy Day!’ Review: And God Told Keyshawn to Build an Ark
The New York Times – Music:
An urgent family mission propels Jordan E. Cooper’s pain-spiked supernatural comedy, a very loose riff on the biblical story of Noah.
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Mandisa Hundley, ‘American Idol’ Singer and Grammy Winner, Dies at 47
The New York Times – Music:
She performed and produced music with Christian themes and won a Grammy Award in 2013.
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7 Grammy Winners Worth Another Spin
The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs by Laufey, Jason Isbell, Samara Joy and more.