Classic Gospel Song: A Salute to Five Black American Composers, audio cassette, OTC 408.26.5a,b
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content: 1984-09-07
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content: OTC 408.26.5a:   Colloquium, September 7, 1984

Introduction of panelists by Bernice Johnson Reagon

Panel:

Reverend William Herbert Brewster, composer of gospel music

Thomas Shebly, performer with the Goodwill Singers of the National Baptist Convention

Sallie Martin, composer and performer who introduced many of the songs composed by Thomas A. Dorsey

Panel I: Gospel Pearls: Gospel Music and the National Baptist Convention

Each panelist shares their personal experiences and their work in gospel music and with particular emphasis on the relationship 

between their careers and the National Baptist Convention

Remarks by Bernice Johnson Reagon

OTC 408.26.5b: Sallie Martin opens with a musical selection.  Her presentation includes "There's No Friend Like the Lord"

Remarks and introduction of Thomas Shelby by Bernice Johnson Reagon

Thomas Shelby