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A fantastic set of gospel tracks from the 50s and 60s – one that definitely takes the Civil Rights theme in the title seriously, but in ways that are often a bit more subtle than you might expect! Gospel music was key to the strivings of under-represented Americans during these years – ... CD

The lost gospel music legacy of Detroit producer Dave Hamilton – a key force in funk and soul in the Motor City in the 60s – where he developed an amazing sound that he also brought to his spiritual recordings as well! Dave's approach was always grittier than that of Motown or some of ... CD

Fantastic work from the Gospelaires – a group from Dayton, Ohio – but one who recorded most of the music here down in Houston – where they issued some tremendous singles for the Peacock label! The group are incredible – and sing with a hard-edged frenzy that's maybe more ... CD

Gospel genius from the legendary Sun Records – an imprint usually associated with the earliest roots of rockabilly, but also a Memphis powerhouse that managed to capture a number of different styles surprisingly well during the 50s! Sun had one of its big early hits with The Prisonaires ... CD

A fantastic overview of the later genius of Sister Rosetta Tharpe – a key figure in the development of rock, soul, and a number of other styles from that key midcentury moment in American music! Tharpe's a singer with a voice that influenced Aretha Franklin and other female soul artists ... CD

The first full length collection we've ever seen to focus on the soulful gospel work of Harold Boggs – one of the greatest male lead singers of the pre-soul generation! Right from the start, Boggs was a hell of a singer, and a great songwriter too – and he first entered the business ... CD

A fantastic collection of postwar gospel – one that really keeps the spirit of the "jukebox" in the title! The tunes here are all upbeat, and often share a lot with R&B material of the 50s – especially the vocal group numbers, which often echo more secular modes of early ... CD

A second fantastic set from this Mississippi gospel trio – and one that mixes their heavenly vocals with a bit of Daptone Records funk! The set's produced by Bosco Mann, who also plays bass in the quartet that backs up the singers – and the groove is raw and gritty, with a vibe that ... LP, Vinyl record album

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An obscure hip gospel set from Memphis – with solo vocals from Barara Smith, Alvin Clark, Harry Taylor, Fred Moore, and Elizabeth Perkins – and instrumentation that includes organ, tenor, and drums. LP, Vinyl record album

An obscure set from Birmingham – with titles that include "I Want To Be At The Meeting", "I Can See So Much", and the title track. LP, Vinyl record album

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Classic work from the Dixieaires – the gospel group who later became the Du-Droppers R&B vocal group! LP, Vinyl record album

A rare German album that brings together material from a special gospel concert in Bremen i 1965 – a few tracks each by Original Five Blind Boys, Inez Andrews, and Bishop Samuel Kelsey & The Congregation Of Temple Church – plus one that has all three acts singing together! LP, Vinyl record album

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Sublime work by one of the greatest crossover gospel groups of the 60s – the wonderful Art Reynolds Singers, one of the hippest things to ever hit Capitol Records! The album's based around spiritual tunes, but is recorded with a rolling groove that's got a lot of Atlantic soul in the mix ... LP, Vinyl record album

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A great collection of work by one of the best male gospel groups of their time – on titles that include "Look To The Hills", "Your Mother Is Your Friend", "After While", "Good News", "Shake My Mother's Hand", and "Peace Of Mind". LP, Vinyl record album

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