JUNE IS BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH The Clark Sister

One of the top female gospel groups in the United States, the Clark Sisters were led by organist/vocalist Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell. The five sisters have continued to expand the legacy begun by their mother, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Dr. Clark, who served as National Music Department president of the Church of God in Christ based in Memphis and founded the Clark Conservatory of Music in Detroit, where the sisters continue to teach, was the first gospel artist to be awarded a gold record and introduced the concept of choirs singing in tenor soprano and alto sections. In 1983, the Clark Sisters recorded a crossover dance hit, “You Bring the Sunshine.” In June 1996, the Clark Sisters recorded an album with the FAMU Gospel Choir of Florida A&M College.

The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of five sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm , Denise Clark Bradford , Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark-Terrell , Dorinda Clark-Cole , and Karen Clark Sheard . The Clark Sisters are the daughters of gospel musician and choral director Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary gospel. Their biggest crossover hits include: "Is My Living in Vain?", "Hallelujah", "He Gave Me Nothing to Lose", "Endow Me", their hit song "Jesus Is A Love Song", "Pure Gold", "Expect a Miracle", and their largest mainstream crossover gold certified, "You Brought the Sunshine". The Clark Sisters have won three Grammy Awards. With 16 albums to their credit and millions in sales, the Clark Sisters are the highest-selling female gospel group in history.