Traditional Black Gospel Music Goes to School: Mary D. Williams

From American Public Media:

Mary D. Williams is afraid that traditional black gospel music is disappearing.

She grew up loving her father’s singing and the performances he gave with his gospel group “The Dependable Quintet.” But Mary didn’t know she had the same gift until she was 13. She’s now teaching students how to feel the power of traditional gospel music through the hymns she knew as a child.

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American Public Media: Mary D. Williams