About this episode

This episode discusses the Pinkard Singers and their single 'Let Freedom Ring' released in the early 1970s.

The otherwise unknown Pinkard Singers released a single – but highly engaging -- 45 for the short-lived RaptureA label in the early 1970s, “Let Freedom Ring.”

Topics covered

• gospel music
• music history
• 1970s music
• Pinkard Singers
• RaptureA label

Keywords

• Pinkard Singers
• Let Freedom Ring
• gospel music
• RaptureA
• 1970s

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pinkard Singers, RaptureA

Books & works: Let Freedom Ring

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