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Thomas A Dorsey

20 Apr 2017

THOMAS A. DORSEY – FATHER OF AFRICAN AMERICAN GOSPEL MUSIC

by Calvin Earl | posted in: African American Spirituals as a National Treasure, Blog, Hymns | 1

In the 1920’s Thomas A. Dorsey is credited with creating the original musical art form of African American Gospel music. Dorsey’s story is a fascinating and inspiring one, not only in the music world but because of it’s profound impact … Read More

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