Brazeal Dennard | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, United States | January 1, 1929
Died | July 5, 2010 | (aged 81)
Occupation(s) | Singer, teacher, choral director, arranger |
Brazeal Dennard (January 1, 1929 – July 5, 2010) was an American singer, educator, choral director, and musical arranger. He has been a significant contributor in the preservation and revitalization of the spiritual musical form. His efforts helped moved the African-American spiritual beyond the confines of the church, exposing not only the beauty of this music, but also its historical importance to a wider audience.