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THE LEGENDARY CLARK SISTERS
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The Clark Sisters: Twinkie, Jacky, Dorinda and Karen
These beautiful sisters are legendary in the gospel community for their groundbreaking contemporary sound. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and reared in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), The Clark Sisters were born to sing.
Their mother, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, was a legendary choir director, writer, and musician who recorded more than 35 albums during her career. She is widely credited with being the first person to teach three-part harmony to gospel choirs. Dr. Clark encouraged her girls to glorify God from an early age with their extraordinary vocal talents.
Regarded as the biggest-selling female gospel group in history, their 1980 album, Is My Living In Vain, remained on the top of the Billboard charts for more than a year. Their 1981 hit single, You Brought the Sunshine, crossed over to the R&B black singles chart in 1983, peaking at No. 16. The world has watched the growth of these loving sisters from their first album recorded in 1973 when they were teenagers, until the release of their highly anticipated album, "Live: One Last Time", released April 2007.
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The Fabulous Clark Sisters
"We're responsible for bringing people to Christ and for singing songs that will stir up the spirit in people."- Karen Clark Sheard
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Favorite Song by The Clark Sisters
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The Clark Sisters at The 2008 Stellar Awards
The Clark Sisters at Stellars 08
Great Music From The Clark Sisters
My mother has always said to us, 'Y'all stick together.'-Dorinda Clark-Cole
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Classics by The Clark Sisters
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The CD's of The Clark Sisters
Is My Living in Vain?
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Heart & Soul by The Clark Sisters
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Clark Sisters in Concert
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Jacky Clark Chisolm
"I feel there is a need for more music that allows the listener to enter into praise and worship for the Lord."-Jacky Clark Chisolm
Jacky is the eldest of the Clark Sisters and is known as the "sweet-voiced" sister. She brings balance to the high energy vocals of her sisters by contributing her sweet yet versatile vocal styling.
Jacky Clark Chisolm
Expectancy
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Twinkie Clark
"I see myself as a vehicle, a vessel being used by God, having purpose, and yielding to God." - Twinkie Clark
Twinkie is considered the heart and soul of the Clark Sisters. She is a clasically trained pianist and is the writer of most of the group's songs. She is the main architect of the "Clark Sound" and is widely regarded as the "Queen of the B3 Hammond organ".
Twinkie Clark CD's
Twinkie Clark Terrel Presents
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Praise & Worship
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Twinkie Clark & Friends: Live in Charlotte
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Masterpiece
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Home Once Again: Live In Detroit
Amazon Price: $17.98 (as of 07/25/2008)
Dorinda Clark-Cole
"We've always believed a crucial part of what we do is to speak to people who might never even go to a church, or listen to gospel music."-Dorinda Clark Cole
Dorinda Clark Cole, also known as "The Rose of Gospel", has won two Stellar Awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for her self-titled debut released in 2002. She is the sister that adds the jazzy feel and the scats and the riffs to the unique "Clark Sound". She has vocal abilities similiar to her mother, the legendary Mattie Moss Clark.
A little more than ten years ago, she considered committing suicide. This episode in her life is the cornerstone of her testimony, and inspired her biggest hit, "I'm Still Here". Her willingness to share her life experiences has allowed her to minister to people of all walks of life.
Dorinda Clark Cole Cd's
Dorinda Clark-Cole
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The Rose of Gospel
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Take It Back
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Karen Clark-Sheard
"My mother would be proud today to even know that her legacy still lives. She used to always say, 'Make sure you live the life that you sing about so that when you get on that stage God will anoint you.'"-Karen Clark Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard CD's
It's Not Over
Amazon Price: $17.98 (as of 07/25/2008)
2nd Chance
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The Heavens Are Telling
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