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Darius Twyman discusses Detroit’s influence on gospel music
Aretha Franklin, The Winans, Mattie Moss-Clark and The Clark sisters. The list of gospel artists with roots in Detroit is long and continues to grow. Local gospel artist Darius Twyman talks with “Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor and BridgeDetroit journalist Orlando Bailey about his musical start, Detroit's major influence on gospel, and the meaning behind his original song "Made It Over."
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