LEGACY
Legacy of Albertina Walker
Artists and genres Albertina Walker directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Aretha Franklinartist
Yolanda Adamsartist
Loleatta Hollowayartist
Shirley Caesarartist
Miki Howardartist
James Clevelandartist
Inez AndrewsartistSister Inez Andrews, born Inez McConico and better known as Inez Andrews, was an American gospel singer, who was noted for her powerful, wide-ranging voice. The Chicago Tribune stated that "Andrews' throaty contralto made her low notes thunder, while the enormous range of her instrument enabled her to reach stratospheric pitches without falsetto". Her dramatic delivery made her a charismatic presence in church and on stage."