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Episode two of three where Beverley is revisiting Gospel greats: from Yolanda Adams to Edwin Hawkins Singers.

Reflecting on the power and purpose of Gospel music, revisiting some of its greatest artists. In this episode, Beverley shines a light on the Crossover - the artists who managed to crossover into the charts and help bring the sound to the mainstream. Salute to The Soul Stirrers, CeCe Winans, The Consolers and Daryl Coley.

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Music Played

  • Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirers

    Jesus Gave Me Water

    • Gospel, Songs Of Praise & Worship.
    • TV Music.
    • 29.

  • Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi

    Our Father

    • 1945 - 1950.
    • Acrobat.
    • 20.

  • The Consolers

    My Soul's Salvation

    • The Consolers Collection 1952-62.
    • Acrobat.
    • 37.

  • Edwin Hawkins Singers

    Do My Thing

    • New World.
    • Buddah/Legacy.
    • 3.

  • The Voices of East Harlem

    Take a Stand

    • Can You Feel It.
    • Soul Brother Records.
    • 6.

  • Yolanda Adams

    Open My Heart

    • Mountain High Valley Low.
    • Elektra Records/ATG.
    • 7.

  • Vanessa Bell Armstrong

    Pressing On

    • Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
    • Jive.
    • 1.

  • Daryl Coley

    Blessed Assurance

    • 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Daryl Coley.
    • Motown Gospel (EGS).
    • 6.

  • Janice Sjostran

    Alabaster Box

    Lyricist: Janice Sjostran.
    • Alabaster Box.
    • Sparrow Label Third Party.
    • 4.

  • Dottie Peoples

    He'll Give You Everything

    • Sistas In the Spirit.
    • Integrity Music.
    • 2.

  • The Blind Boys Of Alabama & Clarence Fountain

    Amazing Grace

    • The Best Of The Blind Boys Of Alabama & Clarence Fountain.
    • Fuel 2000 Records.
    • 18.

  • Marie Knight & The Sensational Nightingales

    On Revival Day

    • Gospel Celebrities & Celestial Lights.
    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • 7.

  • The Gospelaires

    I'll Be So Glad

    • Fantastic Voyage.

  • Andraé Crouch & the Disciples

    Soon and Very Soon

    • Classic Gold: This Is Another Day: Andrae Crouch and the Disciples.
    • Light Records.
    • 4.

  • Tonéx & The Peculiar People, B Slade & The Peculiar People

    Work On Me

    • Out The Box.
    • Verity Records.
    • 8.

Broadcast

  • Today02:00
    BBC Radio 2