Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

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Dates:
Birth 1899-07-01
Death 1993-01-23
Americans

Biographical notes:

Father of modern gospel music; b. 1899 in Villa Rica, Ga.; d. 1993 in Chicago, Ill.; also known as Georgia Tom.

From the description of Thomas A. Dorsey papers, 1932-1982. (Fisk University). WorldCat record id: 70971641

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Subjects:

  • Blues (Music)
  • Blues (Music)
  • Gospel music
  • Gospel music
  • Jazz
  • Lord's prayer (Music)
  • Popular music
  • Patriotic music
  • Blues (Music)
  • Gospel music

Occupations:

  • African American musicians
  • African American singers
  • Arrangers
  • Composers
  • Gospel musicians
  • Lyricists

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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