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A conversation with Richard Smallwood
Despite his Grammy and world recognized sound, Richard Smallwood can’t seem to wrap his mind around his success. Smallwood sees his music as larger than himself. His music has the ability to unify people from all over the world, and …
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The story of “Oh Happy Day” by the Edwin Hawkins Singers
Edwin Hawkins, a Grammy-award winning gospel singer and arranger, passed away this past January at the age of 74. He left behind an unmatched legacy, revolutionizing what it could mean to be a gospel artist. His crowning achievement was bringing …