Arizona Dranes

Arizona Dranes
A blind pianist/shouter, Arizona Dranes (born Juanita Dranes) is one of the little-known heroines of early gospel. One of the first to play piano in the ragtime-influenced "barrelhouse" style, Dranes helped to create the musical foundation of the Sanctified Church. Her vocals, which featured call-and-response choruses, showed the power of female choral singing.

A native of Dallas, TX, Dranes was believed to be the product of Mexican and African-American parents. Raised in the Church of God...
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Arizona Dranes Complete Recorded Works (1926-1929)
Complete Recorded Works (1926-1929) - Arizona Dranes
By: Arizona Dranes
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Dranes, Arizona In That Day, It's All Right Now, John Said He Saw A Number
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Various Artists Le Gospel 1939-1952 / Various
Le Gospel 1939-1952 / Various - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Piano|Vocals
Song List: Rock My Soul, Downward Road, Prodigal Son
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