The Clark Sisters: Biography

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• Edwin Hawkins
• The Staple Singers

• The Barrett Sisters
• Mattie Moss Clark
• The Davis Sisters

• Mary Mary
• Crystal Aikin
• Twinkie Clark-Terrell
• Kierra "KiKi" Sheard
• Donald Lawrence
• Juanita Bynum
• Kirk Franklin

• Karen Clark-Sheard

• Cassietta George
• Twinkie Clark-Terrell

Genres:

Gospel & Religious Music, Contemporary Christian Music, Gospel Music, Contemporary, Holiday Music, Christmas Music

Decades Active:

1950's|1960's|1970's|1980's|1990's|2000's

Artistic Quality

Low

Cultural Impact

Low

Popularity

Low

Ratings Guide

The Clark Sisters and the top female Gospel group in the United States. Led by organist/vocalist Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark-Farrell, the five sisters have continued to expand the legacy begun by their mother, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Dr. Clark, who served as National Music Department president of the Church of God in Christ based in Memphis and founded the Clark Conservatory of Music in Detroit, where the sisters to continue to teach, was the first Gospel artist to be awarded a gold record and introduced the concept of choirs singing in tenor soprano and alto sections. In 1983, The Clark Sisters recorded a cross-over dance hit, "You Bring The Sunshine." In June 1996, The Clark Sisters recorded an album with the FAMU Gospel Choir of Florida AM College.

- Craig Harris, All Music Guide