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George Washington "Wash" Phillips (January 11, 1880 – September 20, 1954) [1] was an American gospel and gospel blues singer and instrumentalist. The exact nature of the instrument or instruments he played is uncertain, being identified only as "novelty accompaniment" on the labels of the 78 rpm records released during his lifetime.
Dec 7, 2016 · Washington Phillips recorded 18 gospel songs, then disappeared. Many thought he died in an insane asylum, but a new Dust-to-Digital release debunks the myths.
Oct 20, 2016 · October 20, 2016. Washington Phillips, in 1950. Photograph by Doris Neely. There aren’t many artists for whom the come-on “New Research!” would yield much fuss. But Washington Phillips—a...
Nov 16, 2016 · November 16, 2016. The life and music of gospel singer Washington Phillips has been shrouded in mystery for years. His gentle, measured, unearthly music, played on a handmade instrument, is...
Jan 25, 2018 · Listen • 7:04. Doris Nealy. From Texas Standard. Gospel artist Washington Phillips has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The east Texas musician recorded only 18 songs at a makeshift studio in Dallas in the late 1920s. A handful of dedicated audiophiles have pored over his music.
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Jan 25, 2018 · Published January 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM CST. Listen • 7:04. Doris Nealy. From Texas Standard. Gospel artist Washington Phillips has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The east Texas musician recorded only 18 songs at a makeshift studio in Dallas in the late 1920s. A handful of dedicated audiophiles have pored over his music.
Jan 25, 2018 · Gospel artist Washington Phillips has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The east Texas musician recorded only 18 songs at a makeshift studio in Dallas in the late 1920s. A handful of dedicated audiophiles have pored over his music. But for the most part, Phillips is unknown to mainstream listeners.
