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Pastor T.L. Barrett

A conversation with the awe-inspiring Pastor T. L. Barrett

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

A conversation with the awe-inspiring Pastor T. L. Barrett

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In this session, Pastor T. L. Barrett joins me for an inspiring conversation on the incredible music of his Youth For Christ Choir, first released 50 years ago.

Pastor T. L. Barrett on World Cafe

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Pastor T.L. Barrett's Five Decades Spent As A Current For Our Sails

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Pastor T.L. Barrett's Five Decades Spent As A Current For Our Sails

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with gospel artist Pastor T.L. Barrett, Jr., whose collected work was recently reissued in a box set called I Shall Wear a Crown.

Pastor T.L. Barrett's Five Decades Spent As A Current For Our Sails

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