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Pbs: This Far by Faith: Thomas Dorsey

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A biography of Thomas Dorsey, the man known as "the father of gospel music," from the producers of "This Far by Faith," a series on African-American spiritual journeys. (The series premiered on PBS stations in June 2003.) The site catalogues key events in Dorsey's life and traces his musical career from its beginning to its end, from blues musician to composer of sacred music.

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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