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Links of interest
Biographical Scetches - Short introductions to some pioneers of gospel music.
Blues & Rhythm - The website of a cool UK magazine on blues, rhythm & blues, doo-wop and, of course, black gospel.
Blues World - Auctions and many links for gospel, blues and more.
Both Sides Now - Album discographies (much more than gospel alone).
CaseQuarter - Kevin Nutt's (see Sinner's Crossroads) gospel label, releasing old and new material. Latest release: a book and CD on Rev. Utah Smith.
Dove Song - An MP3 library with many black gospel songs to download.
Eyeball Productions - Finally available: a thoroughly revised and updated version of "Gospel Records" by Robert Laughton and Cedric J. Hayes. Also available from Eyeball Productions: The R&B Indies - Volume 1- 4. The R&B Indies is a label based discography listing 11,300 labels (!) and has proven to be a great source of information to many collectors.
Fine Recording Studio - Information on the Fine Recording Studio (Rochester, NY). Check this for gospel downloads and scans.
Gloryland Gospel - Reviews, news, sounds and more.
The Golden Era Gospel Blog - A new blog dealing with the golden era of black gospel music, c. 1945-65.
Gospel Flava - Website focused mostly on modern gospel, but featuring articles on Rev. Robert Ballinger, The Gay Sisters and James Earle Hines (and more).
Gospel Memories Website - All kinds of gospel related information plus a link to Bob Marovich's radio show (broadcast: every first sunday of the month).
Harvey covers website - Very interesting website exploring the art of the mysterious Harvey, who made many covers for (mainly) gospel albums that were released on Savoy and its subsidiary labels (Sharp, Regent, and Gospel).
Hollygrove Records - Website on soul and gospel; includes songs to listen to.
Jberg's rare gospel on CD-R - Jberg makes available the near-impossible-to-find black gospel vinyl rarities. Visit the website and send an e-mail for a complete list of CD-r's.
Just Moving On - Black gospel website by Cies de Theije, with a focus on the 70s.
Numero Group - A record label that issued many interesting soul compilations and some gospel too. Much recommended are "Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal" and "Local Customs: Downriver Revival".
The Online Discographical Project - 78rpm label discographies (1920s-50s).
Red Saunders Research Foundation - Detailed artist & label information; jazz, blues, doo-wop & gospel (1940-1960).
Sinner's Crossroads - Kevin Nutt's weekly black gospel internet radio show.
The Soul Of Gospel, The Gospel Of Soul - (Mostly) 70s gospel in the spotlight with articles and sounds, compiled by Karl Tsigdinos & John Glassburner.
new The Walker Thomas website - Frank Thomas was a member of the Golden Trumpets and is the author of "I Thank Jesus So Much" and "Born To Die" (Nashboro 706, 1961). Check his website for information on his rich career and more.
Vocal Group Harmony Website - Loads of vocal group stuff including gospel.
Wang Dang Doola - Label discographies, including some gospel and an interesting links page.
The World of Marion - E-zines for R&B and vocal groups of the 40s and the 50s, plus more.
Deacon Robert L. Curry - The Galileans (from Dauntless LP 6310)
The Martin and Morris Music Studio in Chicago (source: Bob Marovich)
