Thomas A. Dorsey
1899–1993 (age 94)
Musician
Biography
Thomas A. Dorsey, the father of gospel music, fused sacred lyrics with the rhythms of the American South to create a sound that carried hope and resilience to congregations across the nation.
His compositions, filled with yearning and faith, became enduring hymns, reflecting his commitment to spirituality and the deep emotional truths of the human experience.