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Luther Barnes
From Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where his family's gospel groups are based.
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Biography
Luther Barnes is a gospel singer from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, known for his work with the Sunset Jubilaires and the Red Budd Gospel Choir.
He comes from a well-known North Carolina gospel family led by his father, Bishop F.C. Barnes.
Carolina story
Eastern North Carolina's quartet and choir tradition runs directly through the Barnes family, and Luther Barnes has carried it for decades.
Music
Career & impact
Barnes represents the living continuation of North Carolina's gospel quartet tradition.
Sources
This is an original Drake Magazine editorial profile built from verifiable public record. It is not an exclusive interview, and no quotes, awards or recordings have been invented.