character: Thomas A. Dorsey
topic: Key influential figure in the transition from spirituals to gospel music, known as the 'Father of Gospel Music'.
grade: 8
subject: Music
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character: Mahalia Jackson
topic: A prominent gospel singer who helped popularize gospel music in the mid-20th century.
grade: 8
subject: Music
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character: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
topic: An influential artist who blended gospel with popular music styles, paving the way for future genres.
grade: 8
subject: Music
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character: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
topic: Composer who incorporated African American spirituals into classical music, influencing the gospel genre.
grade: 8
subject: Music
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