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Chicago Mass Choir. The Chicago Mass Choir is an American gospel choir from Chicago, Illinois . The ensemble was founded in 1988 by James C. Chambers, who was also the founder of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir. Their debut album was issued in 1991; that year they were named Best New Artist at the Gospel Music Excellence Awards. [1]
Instrument (s) Vocals. guitar. Years active. 1919–1973. Sister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin, March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) [1] was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar.
Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music, and a cornerstone of Christian media. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes ...
Dialogue (Part I & II) " Dialogue " is a song written by Robert Lamm for the group Chicago and recorded for their album Chicago V (1972). On the album the song is over 7 minutes long and is divided in two parts. [1] An edited version was released as a single in October 1972, eventually reaching #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. [2]
Sister Inez Andrews, born Inez McConico (April 14, 1929 – December 19, 2012) and better known as Inez Andrews, was an American gospel singer. [1] Her soaring, wide-ranging voice—from contralto croon to soul-wrenching wail—made her a pillar of gospel music. [2] The Chicago Tribune stated that "Andrews' throaty contralto made her low notes ...
Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, nee Caesar, born October 13, 1938, [1] known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer. Her career began in 1951, when she signed to Federal Records at the age of 12. [2] Throughout her seven decade career, Caesar has often been referred to as the "First Lady of Gospel Music", [1] and "The Queen ...
William Samuel Winston (also known as Dr. Bill Winston or Bill Winston; born May 6, 1943) is an American televangelist, preacher, author, and entrepreneur.He is the founder and Senior Pastor of Living Word Christian Center, a non-denominational church in Forest Park, Illinois, with over 22,000 members.
Gospel Plow" (also known as "Hold On" and "Keep Your Hand on the Plow") is a traditional African American spiritual. It is listed in the Roud Folk Song Index , number 10075. The title is biblical, based on Luke 9:62.