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Rev. Gary Davis: Song of a Preacher Man

Karl Dallas, Melody Maker, 21 August 1971

MANY BLACK SINGERS draw an artificial distinction between holy music — gospel — and sinful music — the blues.

Total word count of piece: 1870

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