She was the mightiest voice of the greatest female trio in gospel ... author of the landmark book, “The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times.” “There are very few kinds of music that ...

More important, they epitomize the sound of bona fide, true-to-its-roots gospel music ... Next month, the indefatigable trio--DeLois, Billie and Rodessa--will celebrate DeLois’ 75th birthday ...

“The Gospel Sound: Good News and Bad Times” (Limelight Editions). Indeed, to anyone who has heard the Barretts live, the trio embodies the meaning of gospel music while imbuing it with ...

Ms. Porter replaced Hudson in 1950, establishing the family trio that was a dominant presence ... said the Barrett Sisters ...

Mrs. Porter, the last living member of the gospel trio, died Monday at Ingalls Memorial ... Mrs. Porter said. Their sound was joyful; their stage presence, electric. The Barrett Sisters shifted ...

Rodessa Barrett Porter, the last living member of the Barrett Sisters, a Chicago gospel trio renowned for their exuberant operatic sound and thrilling harmonies, died Dec.