LEGACY
Legacy of Clara Ward
Artists and genres Clara Ward directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Marion WilliamsartistMarion Williams was an American gospel singer.
Albertina WalkerartistAlbertina Walker was an American gospel singer, songwriter and humanitarian.
Aretha Franklinartist
Canned Heatartist
Cissy Houstonartist
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."
Barbara Daneartist