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Active

1950s - 1990s

Born

December 5, 1932 in Chicago, IL

Died

February 9, 1991 in Culver City, CA

Genre

Religious

Styles

Black Gospel Contemporary Gospel Traditional Gospel Gospel Choir Gospel

Member Of

The Caravans
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Multi-award winning and influential American gospel singer who conveyed traditional gospel messages.
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Album Highlights

  • Peace Be Still
    James Cleveland
    Peace Be Still
  • Having Church
    James Cleveland
    Having Church
  • In Times Like These
    James Cleveland
    In Times Like These
  • Gospel Music Workshop of America
    James Cleveland / Gospe …
    Gospel Music Workshop o …
  • I Stood on the Banks of the Jordan
    James Cleveland / Rev. …
    I Stood on the Banks of …
  • Hallelujah: A Collection of His Finest Recordings
    James Cleveland
    Hallelujah: A Collectio …
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Artists Themes

  • Affirmation
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  • Sunday Afternoon
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