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OBITUARY: Sweet Joe Russell Dies at 72; Singer with the Persuasions

9:08 PM — May 13 —
Source: All About Jazz

With his powerful but sweet tenor, Russell spent half a century harmonizing with the vocal group widely regarded as the 'kings of a cappella.' Read More

'Sweet Joe' Russell dies at 72; singer with the Persuasions

10:04 PM — May 12 —
Source: Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA

"Sweet Joe" Russell, who spent half a century harmonizing with the Persuasions, an influential vocal group widely regarded as the "kings of a cappella," has died. Read More

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A cappella singing has been part of the African-American musical tradition since the days of slavery. Despite the recent... Read the full The Persuasions bio.

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