The Jubalaires | |
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 The "Original Jubalaires": from left to right Orville Brooks, Theodore (Teddy) Brooks, Caleb Ginyard and George McFadden. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Florida, United States |
| Genres | American folk, gospel, spirituals, proto-rap |
| Years active | 1935–1950 |
| Labels | Capitol, Decca, King |
| Past members | Caleb Ginyard[1] Willie Johnson[2] |
The Jubalaires were an American gospel group active between 1935 and 1950, originally known as the Royal Harmony Singers,[1] The band was known for song verses delivered in a rhythmic, rhyming style that has been described as an early version of rapping.[3][4]
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- ^ "The Jubalaires Were Doing Gospel Rap Back in the 1940s". Rapzilla. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2020-11-21.