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The Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, which recorded "Hello Sunshine" for Righteous Records under the leadership of the Reverend Maceo Woods Credit: Courtesy Robert Marovich Like “Oh Happy Day,” ...

Legacy, the Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir’s first release in 20 years, is a joyous collection of gospel songs and hymns, including many from the Chicago group’s original repertory. Dedicated to ...

George Allen Jordan, an elder at Christian Tabernacle Church in Chicago, was a strong presence in gospel music, both as a performer and as a songwriter who turned out dozens of songs including the ...

A gospel music pioneer and celebrated Chicago performer, Eugene “Gene” Smith was discovered while singing in a South Side church at the age of 12. Mr. Smith, 88, died Saturday, May 9, in his sleep, ...

1 Touch Me Lord Jesus (feat. Elder George a. Jordan, Lavelle Lacy, Steven Stewart, Charles Chip Dubose, John Pilate, Al Price, Cliff Dubose, Tyrone Dickerson, Earl ...

Descriptive notes by Orrin Keepnews on container. Performer(s): Gospel and folk songs; the Staple Singers; Roebuck Staples, vocals and guitar ; Phil Upchurch, electric bass ; Johnny Pate, bass ; Al ...