Gospel Groups: Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

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The Group was an all male acapella group with a member that had a high pitched vocal style. They were sometimes accompanied by the organ on some pieces, but they still infused the acapella techniques on these songs. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: When Jesus comes

Origin: US 

Genre: Gospel, Acapella 

Also known as: Gold Palm Quartet 

Years active: 1928 - 1931

Members: Melvin Smith (First Tenor, Lead Vocals), William Thatch (Falsetto Vocals), William Boush (Baritone Vocals), Luther Daniels (Bass Vocals) 

Gospel Groups: James P. Peterson & Baltimore Fellowship Choir

James P. Peterson & Baltimore Fellowship Choir

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This Group released organ, piano and percussion heavy songs. They released their self titled album in 1970 and other works up to 1978. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: God is moving

Origin: US

Years active: 1970's 

Labels: Mark Records and TR Records Inc

Members: James P Peterson, Carlene Dixon, Diane Scott, Gloria Hawkins, Connie Coleman, Barbara Parker

Gospel Groups: Reverend Jerome Fisher & The Voices of Zion

Reverend Jerome Fisher & The Voices of Zion

Image Source: https://www.discogs.com/release/20139157-Rev-Jerome-FisherVoices-Of-Zion-Check-Out-Your-Mind

They released their first album in 1978 on the B&B Production label. This Album, A Good Boy in a Bad Situation, had a mixture of genres including Non-music, Folk and Gospel. There is limited information about this group; please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Check out your mind

Origin: US

Genre: Non-music, Folk, World and Country 

Style: Gospel Sermon

Members: Reverend Jerome Fisher, others unknown 

Gospel Groups: The Charioteers

Gospel Groups: The Charioteers

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The Charioteers were a Gospel group that became a Pop group in their latter years. They began their tenure in 1930 and continued on into the late 1950's. The group released 75 singles and worked with other Artists (Pearl Bailey, Frank Sinatra, etc.). Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:Ezekiel saw the Wheel and Jesus is the Rock (In the weary land) with Frank Sinatra

Origin: Wilberforce, Ohio, US

Years active: 1930's -?

Labels: Decca, Vocalion, V-Disc, Brunswick, Columbia 

Members: Wilfred "Billy" Williams, Edward Jackson, Ira Williams, Howard Daniel, Herbert Dickerson, Peter Leubers, John Harewood and Jimmy Sherman (Piano) 

Gospel Groups: New Light Baptist Church Choir

 New Light Baptist Church Choir

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The New Light Baptist Church Choir released Organ based Gospel music in the 1960's on their own label, New Light. This label was located in Detroit Michigan. Their only album came out in the 1960's; the Singers are talented but limited compression was used on the super high pitched vocals of the amazing female lead vocalist, Miss Shirley Settles. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: How wonderful it is and Power of the blood

Origin: Detroit Michigan

Years active: 1960's -? 

Labels: New Light

Members: Delores Rudisell, Harold Freeman, Harold Dobbins, Shirley Settles, Reverend Charles Nicks (Organ) and Frank White (Piano)

Gospel Groups: The Gospel Pearls

The Gospel Pearls 

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The Gospel Pearls were led by Bessie Griffin and they released some nice gospel pieces during the 1960s. They appeared on the Television show, Shindig in the 1964. They released a well regarded album in 1963 titled, The Gospel Pearls starring Bessie Griffin. Please take a listen here and remember God loves, Jesus Christ is the only way: The New Jerusalem  and When the Saints come marching in 

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/3277618-The-Gospel-Pearls

Origin: US

Years active 1960s-? 

Genre: Gospel

Labels: Epic and Liberty

Gospel Groups: The Jewel Gospel Trio

 The Jewel Gospel Trio

The Jewel Gospel Trio were made up of a young And Staton, her sister and a friend. They recorded from the 1950's to sometime in the 1970's. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Sin is to blame, Too late and Many little angels in the band

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2839248-The-Jewel-Gospel-Trio

Origin: Nashville, Tennessee, US

Years active: 1950's - 1970's 

Members: Canzetta Staton (Candi Staton) 

Maggie Staton

Naomi Harrison 

Labels: Nashboro and Gospel Friend

Gospel Groups: The Stars of Faith

The Stars of Faith

The Stars of Faith were an American Gospel vocal group that was formed in Philadelphia in 1958. This group consisted mainly of former members of the The Clara Ward Singers. They released some really nice songs, please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Had it not been the Lord and Don't stop praying

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/650103-The-Stars-Of-Faith

Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Members: Marion Williams, Kitty Parham, Francis Steadman, Esther Ford, Henrietta Waddy, Matty Harper, Esther Ford, Sadie Keys, Willie De John, Dorothy Blackwell, Alfred Bolden (Organ), Johnny Thompson (Piano)

Label: Savoy Records, Vee Jay Records 

Gospel Groups: The Davis Sisters

 The Davis Sisters

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The Davis Sisters of Philadelphia were a American Gospel Group founded by Ruth "Baby Sis" Davis and also included Gospel star Jackie Verdell. They started out performing in Philadelphia and chose to sing a version of Gospel music that was pioneered by The Dixie Hummingbirds, which is a shouting powerful style of singing. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: There's a tree on each side of the river and We need the power of the Lord

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Davis_Sisters?wprov=sfla1

Origin: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 

Genres: Christian

Years active: 1949-19700

Members: Thelma Davis, Audrey Davis, Alfreda Davis, Edna Davis, Imogene Greene and Jackie Verdell

Gospel Groups: The Grace Thrillers

 The Grace Thrillers

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The Grace Thrillers are a Jamaican Gospel Group, that had a revolving door of members from the 1970's onwards. They released really beautiful albums and toured significantly during the 1980's and received many accolades in Jamaica. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: Living waters, Jesus you've been good to me and Tear drops will never stain the street of Glory 

Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grace_Thrillers?wprov=sfla1

Group Name: The Grace Thrillers

Origin: Jamaica

Genres: Gospel

Years active: 1971–present

Current membership includes: founder Noel Willis Jr. Alrick O' Connor, Mary Lewis, Shalli Burchell, Natalie Foster, Cadian Brown, Althea Hemmings and Larry Snow.

The Clark Sisters

The Clark Sisters

Gospel Vocal Group, The Clark Sisters, consists of 5 sisters that began their run in 1966. They helped to bring Gospel music to the mainstream and are pioneers of Contemporary Gospel. All their recordings were written, arranged, conducted and produced by Group member Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark. They scored numerous hits and sold millions of Records. Please take a listen here and have a good Wednesday: Is my living in vain, Hallelujah, Expect your miracle, The darkest hour is just before the day and You brought the sunshine

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clark_Sisters

The Clark Sisters
Also known as	The Dynamic Clark Sisters (1980)
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Gospel Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)	Singers
Instruments	Vocals, organ,piano, drums
Years active	1966–present
Labels	Billmo, Sound Of Gospel,Westbound/Elektra,Rejoice/Word,Sparrow, EMI Gospel Karew Records
Associated acts	Mattie Moss Clark,Kierra "Kiki" Sheard,J Moss
Members	Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark-Terrell(1966–present) Jacky Clark Chisholm (1966–present) Dorinda Clark-Cole(1966–present) Karen Clark Sheard(1966–present)
Past members	Denise Clark Bradford (1966–1986)

The Winans

The Winans

Gospel Music Quartet, The Winans, consists of four brothers and were discovered by Andrea Crouch. They began releasing material in 1981 and continued recording as a Group up to 1995. They remain active mostly working on various Winans family projects. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Wednesday: Let My people go, Ain't no need to worry (ft. Anita Baker) and Tomorrow

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winans

Background information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan,USA
Genres	Gospel
Years active	1980–present
Labels	Light Records Qwest/Warner Bros.
Associated acts	BeBe & CeCe Winans BeBe Winans CeCe Winans Vickie Winans Mario Winans Angie & Debbie Winans family Robert Kelly Fred Hammond
Members	Marvin Winans Carvin Winans Michael Winans
Past members	Ronald Winans(deceased)

Gospel Groups: Pilgrim Jubilees

Pilgrim Jubilees

Traditional Black Gospel Music Group, the Pilgrim Jubilees, were formed in 1934 and released over 20 Albums on various Record Labels from 1952 onwards. They remain active with new members. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday:  Walk on, Steal away and Testify for Jesus

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Background information
Also known as	The Pilgrim Jubilees Pilgrim Jubilee Singers
Origin	Houston, Mississippi Chicago, Illinois
Genres	gospel, black gospel
Years active	1934–present
Labels	Nashboro,Peacock, Savoy,Malaco, MCA,Benson
Members	Cleve Graham Clay Graham Bobby McDougal Ben Chandler Michael Atkins Eddie Graham Fred Rice
Past members	Elgie Graham Willie Johnson Theophilles Graham Monroe Hatchett Leonard Brownlee Major Roberson Kenneth Madden Richard "Rufus" Crume Percy Clark Roosevelt English

Gospel Groups: The Jubalaires

The Jubalaires

Gospel Group, The Jubalaires, were active from the 1940's to the 1950's. They recorded for several Record Companies including Decca and King and scored an R&B top ten hit in 1942 under the name,  The Royal Harmony Singers. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Brother Bill , 

Noah and Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jubalaires

Background information
Origin	Florida, United States
Genres	American folk,gospel, spirituals
Years active	1940s–1950s
Labels	Capital, Decca, King
Associated acts	Golden Gate Quartet
Past members	Caleb Ginyard [1] Willie Johnson[2]

The Meditation Singers

The Meditation Singers

Gospel Music Group, The Meditation Singers, began their tenure in the 1940's and included a young Della Reese as a member. They released Albums from the late 1950's into the 1970's on various Labels. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Stand up and be counted

and Amen! ( Della Reese & The Meditation Singers)

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation_Singers

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1732625-The-Meditation-Singers

Background Information
Name: The Meditation Singers Origin: US Genre: Christian, Gospel Labels: Speciality, Hob, Gospel, Checker, Jewel Years active 1940's-? Members: Earnestine Rundless, DeLillian Mitchell, Marie Waters, Della Reese, Laura Lee, Verline Rodgers, Donna Hammond, Patrice Lyle's, Victoria Beasley and Rev. James Cleveland