num_pages: 419
description: This is a biography of C.L. Franklin, one of the black preachers in American history. It tells the story of black migration and activism, alongside the rise of gospel, blues, and soul music, with a cast of characters including Martin Luther King, Jr., B.B. King, Art Tatum, and Coleman Young.
language: English
title: Singing in a Strange Land: C.L. Franklin, the Black Church & the Transformation of America
titlecomplete: Singing in a Strange Land: C.L. Franklin, the Black Church & the Transformation of America
characters: Aretha Franklin, C. L. Franklin
genres: History, Biography, Music
ratings_count: 33
publisher: University of Illinois Press