The Jubalaires

The Jubalaires
The Jubalaires c. 1945. From left to right: Orville Brooks, Theodore (Teddy) Brooks, Caleb Ginyard and George McFadden.
Background information
OriginFlorida, United States
GenresAmerican folk, gospel, spirituals, proto-rap
Years active1935–1962
LabelsCapitol, Decca, King
Past membersCaleb Ginyard
Willie Johnson
Orville Brooks
Theodore Brooks
George McFadden
John Jennings
Jimmy Adams
Elijah Wright
Willie Wright

The Jubalaires were an American gospel group active between 1935 and 1961. Originally known as the Royal Harmony Singers, the band was known for song verses delivered in a rhythmic, rhyming style that has been described as an early version of rapping.

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