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Arizona Dranes

voc, 1889-1963 US, Sherman, Texas
Singer / Musician of Blues and World
A.k.a. Juanita Dranes

"Arizona" Juanita Dranes (May 4, 1889 or 1891–1963) was one of the first gospel artists to bring the musical styles of Holiness churches' religious music to the public in her records for Okeh and performances in the 1920s. She was also one of the first professional woman gospel singers. Her distinctive, nasal vocal style and piano playing that incorporated boogie and ragtime influenced later gospel artists.

     
Genres
  • Blues
  • World
  • Pop
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
My Soul Is A Witness For The Lord on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
The Half Ain't Never Been Told / Just Look / Come and See / God Moves on the Water / He Got Better Things for You / The Latter Rain Is Fall on Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7 by Various Artists
Lamb's Blood Has Washed Me Clean on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
Crucifixion on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
I Shall Wear A Crown on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
He Is My Story on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
Lamb's Blood Has Washed Me Clean on Really the Blues?: A Blues History, Vol. 1 by Various Artists, James Reese Europe & Paul Whiteman
It's All Right Now on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes
In That Day on Arizona Dranes by Arizona Dranes

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
He Is My Story - The Sanctified Soul Of Arizona DranesArizona Dranes2012Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order - 1926-1929Arizona Dranes1993Compil.
1926-1928Arizona Dranes1976Compil.
Just Look / Don't You Want To Go?Arizona Dranes1929Album
I Shall Wear A Crown / I'll Go Where You Want Me To GoArizona Dranes1928Album
Lamb's Blood Has Washed Me Clean / I'm Going Home On The Morning TrainArizona Dranes Assisted By Rev. F.W. McGee And Texas Jubilee Singers1927Album
It's All Right Now / Sweet Heaven Is My HomeArizona Dranes1926Album
John Said He Saw A Number / My Soul Is A Witness For The LordArizona Dranes, Sara Martin And Richard M. Jones1926Album
In That Day / CrucifixionArizona Dranes1926Album
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