CULTURETECHLENSThomas A. Dorsey
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Composer and pianist who created modern gospel music in Chicago.
The record
- Also known as: Father of Gospel Music, Georgia Tom
Relationships
- Lena McLin — collaborated with
McLin, Dorsey's niece, grew up in his household and accompanied his Pilgrim Baptist choir. - Mahalia Jackson — collaborated with
Dorsey accompanied and arranged for Mahalia Jackson early in her career. - Pilgrim Baptist Church — affiliated with
Dorsey served as minister of music at Pilgrim Baptist Church. - Sallie Martin — collaborated with
Dorsey co-founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses with Sallie Martin.
Referenced by
- Pilgrim Baptist Church — nurtured → this record
Sources
- Chicago History Museum: Thomas A. Dorsey collection (primary source)
- Britannica: Thomas Dorsey
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