Gospel Memories

This episode is an hourlong survey of Simpson Records, the eponymously-titled gospel label of Richard "Bishop" Simpson. Artists include the COGICS, Utterbach Concert Ensemble, Kendrix Singers of LA, Gospel Descendants, Gospel Clefs, and others.

Today, Gospel Memories pays tribute to Arizona Dranes on the 100th anniversary of her initial recording session: June 17, 1926; also music from the Tommies, Fairfield Four, Gerald Sisters, Greater Rosehill B.C., Dorothy Norwood, and others.

This episode includes a long set in celebration of gospel legend Lorenza Brown Porter (pictured, Argo Singers), as well as selections from the Flying Clouds of Detroit, Aretha Franklin & Southern California Community Choir, Lumzy Sisters, Watkins-Bell Singers, and others.

Music from Elder Charles Beck, Voices of Christ, Radio Four, Maceo Woods Singers (pictured), Biblical Gospel Singers, Silver Stars, Robbie Preston Williams and Billy Preston, and others.