Saturday, July 10, 2010

Review: Gospel Classics by Goldenlane Records

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By: Joseph Middleton If you are looking for a CD of vintage gospel goodies to add to your gospel music collection, look no further than Gosp...
Friday, July 9, 2010

Breaking News: Legendary Golden Era group, The Caravans, set to release new CD in 2010

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By: Joseph Middleton Since 1952 (or 1949 if you want to count their days as Robert Anderson's backing ensemble ), The Caravans have beco...
Thursday, July 1, 2010

Happy Birthday to the Father of Gospel Music, Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey

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On July 1, 1899 in Villa Rica, Georgia, Thomas Andrew Dorsey was born. Over the next 93 years, Dorsey would set forth a path that would take...
Saturday, June 19, 2010

Check this out! Vintage tracks from a 1962 LP by the Savettes with Elder Goldwire McClendon on lead!

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It's no secret, Elder Goldwire McClendon is a contender to be the winner on BET's Sunday Best for 2010. 79 year old Elder McClendon...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Chicago Gospel Tour continues! Somewhat....

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I've been home for a few months, but the Chicago Gospel Tour continues! Here's a photo (courtesy of Bob Marovich) of Mahalia Jackson...
Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Nominate The Golden Era Gospel Blog for the 2010 Black Weblogs Award!

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On June 1, 2010, nominations began for the 2010 Black Weblog Awards. The Black Weblog Awards started in 2005 as a way to honor and showcase ...
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Alberta Bradford (1942-2010)

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The month-long lull in reporting golden era gospel related news on this blog has ended, although the ending has come with sadness. Another l...