Mattie Moss Clark Musical artist

Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark (March 26, 1925 - September 22, 1994) was an American gospel choir director and the mother of The Clark Sisters, a world-renowned gospel vocal group. Clark is credited for creating the three-part harmony (separating vocal parts into soprano, alto and tenor), a technique which is prevalent among gospel choirs today.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Dr. Mattie Moss Clark
Birth dateMarch 26, 1925
Birth place
Selma Alabama , United States
Date of deathSeptember 22, 1994
Place of death
Southfield Michigan , United States
Hometown
Detroit
United States

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Musical artist

Career started1958
Career ended1994
associated musical artist
J. Moss
Kierra Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard
Twinkie Clark
Dorinda Clark-Cole
Jacky Cullum Chisholm
The Clark Sisters
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Gospel music
instrument
Piano
Organ (music)
Singing
record label
Savoy Records
Westbound Records
Malaco Records
Sparrow Records

Topical connections

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Mattie Moss Clark on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://theclarksisters.net
  2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Labels/savoy.htm
  3. https://www.myspace.com/mattiemossclark
  4. https://www.myspace.com/mattiemossclarkfans