via gospelworld: On this edition of Throwback Thursday…The spotlight is of “The Caravans” They set a high standard in gospel music with legendary singers #AlbertinaWalker, #JosephineHoward, #DeloresWashington and the great #InezAndrews who also composed the song (1967)
ON this Throwback Thursday…We shine the light on a group that paved the way for a lot of singers & groups in their day….The Caravans!! The Caravans started in 1947 by Robert Anderson. It reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Delores Washington, Albertina Walker, Bessie Griffin, Cassietta George, Dorothy […]
Its another Throwback Thursday and we reached back and found a classic from The Caravans with Shirley Ceasar on the lead vocals its called “They’ve Got A Place Like That On The Other Side”
All month long we are celebrating our contributions to music…Today the spotlight shines on The Caravans.. The Caravans is a gospel music group that was started in 1947 by Robert Anderson. It reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Delores Washington, Albertina Walker,Bessie Griffin, Cassietta George, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Josephine Howard, Rev. […]
The Gospel Music Industry mourns the loss of the Legendary Lady Inez Andrews of the Caravans. Andrews passed away in the afternoon of Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at her home in Chicago. She was slated to receive the Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award during the upcoming Stellar Awards Show in Nashville, TN in January 2013. […]
Legendary gospel singer Albertina Walker is on Kathy Mitchell’s short list of people who have inspired her. “In many ways, she reminds me of myself,” Mitchell said. “She wasn’t afraid to let other people shine. Even though her gospel group had her name on it, she moved out of the way to give her background […]
