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Bookmark or Share- Ward, Clara Mae (1924–1973) | Encyclopedia.comAfrican-American singer whose career with the Ward Trio and the Clara Ward Singers popularized gospel music in the mainstream music industry . Born on April 21, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; died on January 16, 1973, in Los Angeles, California; daughter of George Ward and Gertrude May (Murphy) Ward.
- Clara Mae Ward (1924-1973) - BlackpastClara Mae Ward, one of the most outstanding soloists and conductors in gospel history, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 1924, to George Ward, a handcrafter and ironworker from Anderson County, South Carolina, and Gertrude Mae Murphy Ward, a pianist and singer also from Anderson County. To be sure, it was Murphy Ward who ...
- Medley- Clara Ward & The Clara Ward Singers (1971) - YouTube2K. 258K views 13 years ago. Clara Ward & The Ward Singers sings on The Flip Wilson Show in 1971 with a medley of songs like "Come On In My Room" (Clara), "I Sing Because I'm Happy" (Agnes) &...
- Clara Ward - WikipediaClara Mae Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) was an American gospel singer who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of the Famous Ward Singers.
- Clara Ward | Philadelphia Women's History Month All-StarClara Ward. Gospel singer / songwriter. 1924-1973. Considered one of the greatest soloists in gospel history, Clara Ward and her Famous Ward Singers—a group started by her mother, Gertrude—toured their signature rollicking gospel sound around the country, in churches, arenas and even, quite controversially, nightclubs.
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