KRLemmons African American Music

June 29 Artist of the Day: Reverend Thomas Andrew Dorsey

June 29 Artist of the Day is Reverend Thomas Andrew Dorsey.  He became known as the “Father of Gospel Music”.  Read about this fascinating artist here:

NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5152069

PBS: http://www.pbs.org/thisfarbyfaith/people/thomas_dorsey.html

Georgia Music Magazine: http://georgiamusicmag.com/the-life-and-legacy-of-the-rev-thomas-andrew-dorsey/

Youtubevideo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJsV495hYhE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEosw5GUCzQ, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d7foVat8xk