Only a Look: A Historical Look at the Career of Mrs. Roberta Martin and the Roberta Martin Gospel Singers of Chicago, Illinois

by Ronald L. Greer

Overview

Never has there been a group with such spirit and anointing as the legendary Roberta Martin Singers of Chicago. From their humble beginnings at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Chicago in 1933 until the untimely demise of Roberta Martin in 1969, to their being honored at Washingtons Smithsonian Institute in 1981; the Roberta Martin Singers and their leader, Mrs. Roberta Martin Austin have set a gospel singing standard whereby even gospel singing ensembles today are measured.

Only A Look is a book which chronologically details the musical career of one of gospel musics premiere singing ensembles. As you read this book, you will relive the lives of Mrs. Martin and her singers as they travel across this country: singing Songs of Faith on Wings of Love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781512708981
Publisher:	WestBow Press
Publication date:	09/17/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	254
Sales rank:	763,092
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Ronald L. Greer is a devoted Christian and a true ardent lover of vintage gospel music. He especially loves the music of Mrs. Roberta Martin and the Roberta Martin Singers. He patterns his piano and organ playing style after that of Mrs. Roberta Martin and teaches most of their most popular selections to singing ensembles whenever possible.