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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, 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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