Clara Ward

vocals, arrangement · 1924–1973 · Philadelphia

Singer born in Philadelphia, Clara Ward led the Famous Ward Singers with her family, whose Surely God Is Able became one of the first million-selling gospel hits. She then performed in clubs and large venues, recorded for Savoy, Dot, Vanguard, and Verve, and died in Los Angeles in 1973.

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Styles

• Gospel

Landmark tracks

• Surely God Is Able (1949)

Sources

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