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Clara Ward. Clara Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) was an American gospel artist who achieved great artistic and commercial success in the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of The Famous Ward Singers. Associated acts The Ward Singers, The Ward Trio, The Clara Ward Specials, Willa Ward Singers, Gertrude Ward Singers.
Family Life. Her mother, Gertrude Ward, established The Ward Singers in the early 1930s and performed in the ensemble along with Clara and Clara's older sister, Willa. Clara Ward had a long-lasting romantic relationship with singer Aretha Franklin 's father, Reverend C. L. Franklin.
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Jun 9, 1997 · Willa Ward-Royster tells a story of growing up as the older of the two daughters and their family's journey from poverty in South Carolina to world acclaim as the founding members along with their mother Gertrude Ward of the Clara Ward Singers.
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Aug 30, 2012 · Following the death of Clara Ward in 1973 and Gertrude Ward in 1981, Willa became spokeswoman for The Famous Ward Singers, accepting many commendations for both the group and her own accomplishments.
Clara Mae Ward was an American gospel singer who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of the Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted the lead-switching style, previously used primarily by male gospel quartets, creating opportunities for spontaneous improvisation and vamping by each member of the group, while giving ...
Sep 12, 2023 · The Famous Ward Singers, based in Philadelphia, were one of the foremost gospel groups of the post-war era, originally founded as a family group in 1931 by Gertrude Ward, and achieving fame after WWII with Gertrude's daughter Clara Ward as leader, with other notable singers joining to create their trademark lead-switching style.
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