Albertina Walker
Musician
Yolanda Adams...the White House during President George W. Bush's administration. Believe was certified Gold in 2002. The Divas Of Gospel, with Albertina Walker (queen of gospel), was also released in 2001. Yolanda recorded a song for the 2003 film,... In this article: Yolanda Yvette Adams, Mountain High... Valley Low, Houston, Texas, Hold On, Grammy Award, Mary J. Blige, American Music Award, and Naacp Image Awards |
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Wikipedia | November 03, 2009
Albertina Walker
...of Islam's Million Family March, One Voice "A Fight Against AIDS", NAACP and Operation Push. In 1988 Albertina Walker founded The Albertina Walker Scholarship Foundation for the Creative and Performing Arts. Her foundation offers...
In this article: The Caravans, Grammy Award, Mahalia Jackson, James Cleveland, Billboard, Chicago, and Dorothy Norwood
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Wikipedia | October 30, 2009
Shirley Caesar
...and friends. While she first began recording in 1951, her professional adult 'career' began at 18 when she approached Albertina Walker about joining The Caravans. She sang with Dorothy Norwood , Inez Andrews , Delores Washington, and James...
In this article: Shaw University, Tonex, Southeastern University, Dorothy Norwood, The Caravans, and Dottie Peoples
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Wikipedia | October 27, 2009
Thomas A. Dorsey
...not limited to African American music, as white musicians also followed his lead. "Precious Lord" has been recorded by Albertina Walker, Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Clara Ward, Dorothy Norwood,Jim Reeves, Roy Rogers, and...
In this article: Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, Chicago, Take My Hand, Precious Lord, Peace in the Valley, Ma Rainey, Elvis Presley, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Wikipedia | October 22, 2009
The Caravans
...slight change of the group's name to Robert Anderson and The Caravans was made, and Nellie Grace Daniels and Albertina Walker joined the group. The group featuring Walker and Daniels under their new name made their first and only recording on...
In this article: The Caravans, Robert Anderson, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Cassietta George, and James Cleveland
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Miami Herald - 5-minute Herald | September 26, 2009
Artist Judy Chicago tackles cultural, political taboos
The musical, which features more than 20 favorite gospel songs made famous by such gospel greats as the Rev. Shirley Caesar , Albertina Walker , Dorothy Love Coats , Clara Ward , the Rev. James Cleveland and Thomas Dorsey , will be performed...
In this article: Judy Chicago, Booker T. Washington High School, Basel, and Northwestern High School
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Wikipedia | September 16, 2009
Inez Andrews
...of the Original Gospel Harmonettes. In 1957, Andrews became a member of the gospel group The Caravans; she auditioned for Albertina Walker (Queen Of Gospel Music) and Dorothy Norwood, and they sent for her in Chicago . She has resided...
In this article: The Caravans, Dorothy Norwood, Chicago, Mary Don't You Weep, Eddie Williams, Cassietta George, and Shirley Caesar
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Wikipedia | August 28, 2009
Pilgrim Baptist Church
...music in the 1930s. Thomas A. Dorsey, the "Father of Gospel Music", was the music director at Pilgrim Baptist for decades. Albertina Walker, Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Sallie Martin, James Cleveland, The Staples Singers, and The Edwin...
In this article: Pilgrim Baptist Church, Dankmar Adler, Chicago, Thomas A. Dorsey, K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Temple, Baptist, Illinois College of Optometry, Jack Johnson, Louis Sullivan, and Bessie Coleman
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Wikipedia | August 12, 2009
James Cleveland
...transformed them, giving a rocking lilt and insistent drive to old standards. Cleveland subsequently went to work for Albertina Walker (Queen of Gospel) and the Caravans as a composer, arranger, pianist and occasional singer/narrator. In...
In this article: James Cleveland, Thomas A. Dorsey, Roberta Martin, Peace Be Still, Grammy Award, Heart failure, Hallelujah I Love Her So, Billy Preston, and The Caravans
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www.washingtonpost.com | January 16, 2009
NAMES & FACES
...only.) ยท Tomorrow's "Route 44 to the White House" gospel brunch at the Four Seasons (Grammy-winning Chicago gospel singer Albertina Walker had been set to perform) has been canceled, organizers announced yesterday. Ticket sales fell short...
In this article: Boy George, Michelle Obama, Cocaine, Mike Green, Jon Bon Jovi, Metallica, Washington, and E mail
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www.washingtonpost.com | March 10, 2006
Megawatts Of Talent at Broadcasters' Signal Event
...outlets. Right here, while shamelessly name-dropping, we should note that also in the room were gospel legends Albertina Walker and Dorothy Norwood, as well as BET founder Robert L. Johnson. Upstairs, mingling somewhere else,...
In this article: Etta James, Emmy Award, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Law & Order, Washington, Oscar, and Surgery
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Albertina Walker (born August 29, 1929) is an African-American gospel singer.
- Occupation:
- Singer, Composer, Producer, & Actress
- Record Label:
- Years Active:
- 1950s-Present
- Associated With:
- The Caravans
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