Roberta Martin

Roberta Evelyn Martin (February 12, 1907 – January 18, 1969) was an American gospel composer, singer, pianist, arranger and choral organizer, helped launch the careers of many other gospel artists through her group, The Roberta Martin Singers.

Birth and Death Data: Born Helena (city in Phillips County, Arkansas, United States), Died January 18, 1969

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1960

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9VB-0884 10-in. 2/4/1949 Each day (I grow a little nearer) Freddie Evans Male vocal solo, with piano composer  
Victor D9VB-1728 10-in. 6/22/1949 I thank you Lord Original Gospel Harmonettes Female vocal chorus, with piano and soloist composer  
Specialty SP-382-B 10-in. 12/31/1960 What a blessing in Jesus I've found The Pilgrim Travelers composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martin, Roberta," accessed January 16, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355280.

Martin, Roberta. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 16, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355280.

"Martin, Roberta." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 16 January 2026.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355280

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