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.
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LCNAR: Martin, Roberta (Vocalist) - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92091438
Wikidata: Roberta Martin - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4845718
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/13363503
MusicBrainz: Roberta Martin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5bfc437c-9051-482e-a951-566c972ca969
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1507542 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/1507542
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