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August 25, 1957
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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The Gospel Cavalcade of '57, featuring top US gospel groups like Clara Ward Singers and Soul Stirrers, performs afternoon and evening shows today at Atlanta's City Auditorium. The tour, presented by Herman Nash, opened August 15 in Baltimore and continues to major cities.
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Famed Gospel Cavalcade Here For Two Shows
America's greatest gospel singers, all united in one deluxe package, will appear in afternoon and evening concerts here today at the City Auditorium. The first appearance of the noted artists will end at 3:00 p.m. with an evening show scheduled to follow at 8 p.m.
The array of singers is a virtual who's who of the nation's finest religious interpreters of songs that pre-date slavery and which have enriched in recent years into a Negro heritage.
This show-stopping package of gospel singers - first ever to tour the United States - includes Clara Ward and the Ward Singers of Philadelphia, Pa., the Soul Stirrers of Chicago, Ill., Original Gospel Harmonizers of Birmingham, Ala., the Caravins of Chicago, Ill., Nightingales of Philadelphia, Pa., Five Blind Boys of Montgomery, Ala., the Harmonizing Four of Richmond, Va., and Georgia's own star favorites, the Swanee Quintet of Augusta.
Herman Nash, Atlanta's gospel promoter is presenting this troupe of outstanding gospel singers in conjunction with Ward Alexander, Inc. The show billed as "The Gospel Cavalcade of '57" has drawn SRO crowds everywhere it has appeared since opening its U.S. tour August 15 in Baltimore, Maryland. Some 40 engagements will be played in leading cities of nation. After the Atlanta engagement, "The Big Gospel Cavalcade of '57," will appear Monday night, August 26 at the City Auditorium, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Tuesday, August 27, Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Ga.; Wednesday, August 28, Arena, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala., and August 29, Municipal Street Ball Park, Jacksonville, Fla.
America's greatest gospel singers, all united in one deluxe package, will appear in afternoon and evening concerts here today at the City Auditorium. The first appearance of the noted artists will end at 3:00 p.m. with an evening show scheduled to follow at 8 p.m.
The array of singers is a virtual who's who of the nation's finest religious interpreters of songs that pre-date slavery and which have enriched in recent years into a Negro heritage.
This show-stopping package of gospel singers - first ever to tour the United States - includes Clara Ward and the Ward Singers of Philadelphia, Pa., the Soul Stirrers of Chicago, Ill., Original Gospel Harmonizers of Birmingham, Ala., the Caravins of Chicago, Ill., Nightingales of Philadelphia, Pa., Five Blind Boys of Montgomery, Ala., the Harmonizing Four of Richmond, Va., and Georgia's own star favorites, the Swanee Quintet of Augusta.
Herman Nash, Atlanta's gospel promoter is presenting this troupe of outstanding gospel singers in conjunction with Ward Alexander, Inc. The show billed as "The Gospel Cavalcade of '57" has drawn SRO crowds everywhere it has appeared since opening its U.S. tour August 15 in Baltimore, Maryland. Some 40 engagements will be played in leading cities of nation. After the Atlanta engagement, "The Big Gospel Cavalcade of '57," will appear Monday night, August 26 at the City Auditorium, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Tuesday, August 27, Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Ga.; Wednesday, August 28, Arena, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala., and August 29, Municipal Street Ball Park, Jacksonville, Fla.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gospel Cavalcade
Religious Singers
Tour Performance
Negro Heritage Songs
Atlanta Concert
What entities or persons were involved?
Clara Ward And The Ward Singers
Soul Stirrers
Original Gospel Harmonizers
Caravins
Nightingales
Five Blind Boys
Harmonizing Four
Swanee Quintet
Herman Nash
Ward Alexander Inc.
Where did it happen?
Atlanta City Auditorium
Story Details
Key Persons
Clara Ward And The Ward Singers
Soul Stirrers
Original Gospel Harmonizers
Caravins
Nightingales
Five Blind Boys
Harmonizing Four
Swanee Quintet
Herman Nash
Ward Alexander Inc.
Location
Atlanta City Auditorium
Event Date
August 1957
Story Details
America's greatest gospel singers tour the US in 'The Gospel Cavalcade of '57', performing two shows today in Atlanta, featuring top groups from various cities, presented by Herman Nash and Ward Alexander Inc., with sold-out crowds since August 15 opening in Baltimore.