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Glenn Lee
1,107 listeners
Glenn Lee was member of Florida's House of God church and leading practitioner of that church's 'sacred steel' musical … read moreGlenn Lee was member of Florida's House of God church and leading practitioner of that church's 'sacred steel' musical tradition which uses pedal and lap steel guitars. His life was cut short by cancer at the age of 3… read moreGlenn Lee was member of Florida's House of God church and leading practitioner of that church's 'sacred steel' musical tradition which uses pedal and lap steel guitars. His life was cut short by cancer at the age of 32 in 2000 leaving precious few recordings. He is survived by… read more -
The Campbell Brothers
4,136 listeners
In 2001 ropeadope enlisted the support of John Medeski to produce a recording featuring a then unknown guitar player named Robert Randolph.… read moreIn 2001 ropeadope enlisted the support of John Medeski to produce a recording featuring a then unknown guitar player named Robert Randolph. The Word, went on to spawn a career for Mr. Randolph, while introducing the world to the obscure … read moreIn 2001 ropeadope enlisted the support of John Medeski to produce a recording featuring a then unknown guitar player named Robert Randolph. The Word, went on to spawn a career for Mr. Randolph, while introducing the world to the obscure (yet extremely deep) genre that is Sacred Steel Music - a fo… read more -
The Lee Boys
1,877 listeners
The Lee Boys are one of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin … read moreThe Lee Boys are one of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) along with their three nephews, Roosevelt Collier… read moreThe Lee Boys are one of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) along with their three nephews, Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass) and E… read more -
Albertina Walker
6,727 listeners
Of all the stars in the gospel firmament, few have shone brighter or more enduringly than Doctor Albertina Walker. In fact, her personal hi… read moreOf all the stars in the gospel firmament, few have shone brighter or more enduringly than Doctor Albertina Walker. In fact, her personal history reads almost like the story of Gospel music itself. As a young woman, she was the protege an… read moreOf all the stars in the gospel firmament, few have shone brighter or more enduringly than Doctor Albertina Walker. In fact, her personal history reads almost like the story of Gospel music itself. As a young woman, she was the protege and confidante of Gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Her career ha… read more -
Fisk Jubilee Singers
3,811 listeners
The Fisk Jubilee Singers are young men and women, vocal artists and students of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee who sing and travel… read moreThe Fisk Jubilee Singers are young men and women, vocal artists and students of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee who sing and travel worldwide. The original Jubilee Singers introduced slave songs to the world in 1871 and were inst… read moreThe Fisk Jubilee Singers are young men and women, vocal artists and students of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee who sing and travel worldwide. The original Jubilee Singers introduced slave songs to the world in 1871 and were instrumental in preserving the unique American musical tradition… read more -
The Swan Silvertones
18,628 listeners
The Swan Silvertones were a gospel vocal group that performed in the 1940s and 1950s. Originally called the Four Harmony Kings, they were … read moreThe Swan Silvertones were a gospel vocal group that performed in the 1940s and 1950s. Originally called the Four Harmony Kings, they were formed in 1938 by Claude Jeter, a West Virginia miner, and included Solomon Womack. They obtained… read moreThe Swan Silvertones were a gospel vocal group that performed in the 1940s and 1950s. Originally called the Four Harmony Kings, they were formed in 1938 by Claude Jeter, a West Virginia miner, and included Solomon Womack. They obtained their own radio show in Knoxville, TN sponsored by Swan bak… read more