The Clark Sisters
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The legendary gospel vocalists based out of Detroit, currently consist of four sisters Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Twinkie Clark, Dorinda Clark Cole and Karen Clark Sheard. Sister Denise Clark-Bradford no longer sings or travels with the group. They are daughters of Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark, a singer, songwriter, and choir director. Dr. Moss-Clark is known for introducing three-part harmony into her chorus compositions. She has many gospel hits in her lifetime, and earned a gold record.
The Clark Sisters have been a premier female gospel group for almost 30 years. Clark Sisters have recorded over 13 albums as a group and are best known for their most popular single, "You Brought The Sunshine," a crossover released in the 1980s. In addition, the sisters have contributed to countless other projects.
Each Clark Sister has a distinct style that contributes to the essence of what is called the "Clark Sound”. Twinkie is the creative force behind the group. In addition to writing and producing most of the Clark Sisters songs and albums, she is an extremely talented vocalist, with a very wide vocal range. Jacky brings a balance to the high-energy vocals of her younger sisters. She is known for her versatile delivery, often taking the bottom portion of the harmony, while being very capable of the higher notes. Dorinda is called the "Jazzy" sister; because of the scats and riffs she incorporates into each song and solo. Karen, the youngest of the sisters, was describe by her sisters as being the “Michael Jackson” of the group, always blowing the minds of the audience with her vocal ability.
The sisters have largely influenced the music community, being acknowledged by both the gospel and secular arenas. Artist such as Faith Evans, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Price, Mary J. Blige, Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, George Huff, and so many others all list the Clark Sisters as an influence on their vocal abilities and musical careers.
All the sisters have released solo projects. Twinkie has recorded seven solo projects since the late 1970's. Her 2002 release "Live in Charlotte", earned her a Grammy nomination. She then released “Home Again: Live in Detroit” in 2004. Karen's debut "Finally Karen" became one of the best-selling albums of 1997, eventually achieving gold status. She received Grammy Award and Dove Award nominations. She won the Soul Train Lady of Soul Award and four Stellar Awards for "Finally Karen". Since then she has recorded three more albums, her latest project, “Its Not Over” was offered in 2005. Dorinda's 2002 self-titled debut won her many awards, including the Soul Train Lady of Soul Award and two Stellar Awards. She then released her second album in 2005 “The Rose Of Gospel”. Jacky's 2005 debut, "Expectancy” offered 10 tracks with awesome deliverance.
The Clark Sisters will be recording their last album together in Houston on July 8, 2006. The project will be called The Clark Sisters: One Last Chance.
Albums
| Album cover | Album information |
|---|---|
 | Bringing It Back Home
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| Sincerely
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| Heart and Soul
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 | Is My Living In Vain?
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 | Conqueror
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| Christmas
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 | Count It All Joy
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 | Count It All Joy/He Gave Me Nothing
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 | You Brought the Sunshine/Unworthy
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 | Miracle
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External links
- http://www.theclarksisters.com
- http://www.stellarawards.com
- http://www.live365.com/stations/love4myclarks7
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