Malaco is home to many recording artists and songwriters, a catalog of thousands of original recordings and song copyrights. Browse our online biographies for each of our artists below.
Blues / R & B |
Gospel |
Americana / Singer-Songwriter |
Looking for an example of the East Coast gospel choir sound? Professor Ronnie Felder & Read More
Andrew Cheairs and the Songbirds Dr. Andrew Cheairs and the Songbirds are known for their Read More
An early impetus for Bruce Parham’s career in gospel music came from his grandmother, who Read More
The Reverend Charles Lewis Fairchild was born September 4, 1936, to William and Nora Fairchild Read More
Among recording preachers of the 20th century, the Reverend C.L. Franklin was one of the Read More
The Barnes Family of award-winning gospel singers, directors, songwriters and musicians originated in the ministry Read More
The Reverend Jasper Williams Jr.’s sizable repertory of recorded sermons with provocative titles extended his Read More
In his short lifetime, the Reverend Wilbert Leo Daniels became a nationally known and respected Read More
The Reverend Benjamin Cone Jr., known as the “Malaco Pastor,” and as a representative of Read More
An iconic pastor, singer, songwriter, recording preacher, community organizer and civil rights leader, the Reverend Read More
Gospel music is overwhelmingly blessed with singing preachers. One of the most popular during gospel’s Read More
As a singer, pianist, songwriter, arranger, choir director, preacher and entrepreneur, the Reverend James Cleveland Read More
Like fellow Detroiter Thomas Whitfield, the Reverend James Moore, a noted gospel vocalist and recording Read More
Reverend Julius “June” Cheeks was one of the giants during gospel’s storied Golden Age. Many Read More
On the morning of July 5, 2008, the gospel music community awoke to learn that Read More
One of contemporary gospel music’s most celebrated choir directors, Ricky Dillard burst onto the national Read More
Well into their seventh decade of activity, the Violinaires were formed in Detroit, Michigan, in Read More
Fronted by Stanley Roy Ladson Jr., better known as Lil’ Roy or the “Prince of Read More
Jerry Puckett Has Passed Away
Posted: 12/14/2023
We are sad to announce that we have lost one of the original members of Read More
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Congratulations to our friend, Dr. Bill Ferris
Posted: 03/07/2022
Dr. William Reynolds Ferris, former chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, will receive Read More
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Malaco’s Former Employee – Bill Isaacs Has Passed Away.
Posted: 06/12/2020
It is with great sadness that one of our former long term employees has passed Read More
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