The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Services were held this weekend in Chicago for gospel singer Rodessa Barrett Porter. Barrett-Porter was the last surviving member of the legendary gospel group The Barrett Sisters.
Rodessa Barrett Porter (left) of the Barrett Sisters singing out at a preview for the 1988 Chicago Gospel Festival. Sun-Times file Share Rodessa Barrett Porter’s crystalline soprano spun ...
The Barrett sisters have hosted pop-ups at breweries, wine shops and coffee shops around Greater Boston every month. However, these settings can be crowded, noisy and only last a few hours.
Rodessa Barrett Porter, the last living member of the Barrett Sisters, a Chicago gospel trio renowned for their exuberant operatic sound and thrilling harmonies, died Dec. 16 in Harvey ...
Rodessa Barrett Porter, a gospel singer whose soaring soprano lifted harmonies with her sisters in a trio that toured the world as emissaries of a musical tradition from the churches of Chicago ...