Rev. Charles Tindley Rev. Dr. Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933), often remembered as “The Father of American Gospel Music” and “The Prince of Preachers”, was the son of a slave and a free woman. Because his mother was free, he was considered free, however he grew up among slaves. Born in Berlin, Maryland, he moved toContinueContinue reading “Honoring African American Hymnwriters”
A View from the Loft 