The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one standing. By Penelope Green Rodessa Barrett Porter, the last living ...

Barrett-Porter was the last surviving member of the legendary gospel group The Barrett Sisters. They group was pivotal in shaping Chicago's gospel scene. Barrett-Porter was born on December 15 ...

"Barrett is an original member of the Motown Family and will be missed by all of us." Strong was born in Mississippi and grew up in Detroit, where he sang and played piano with his four sisters in ...

Rodessa Barrett Porter, the last living member of the Barrett Sisters, a Chicago gospel trio renowned for their exuberant operatic sound and thrilling harmonies, died Dec. 16 in Harvey ...

Rodessa Barrett Porter, a gospel singer whose soaring soprano lifted harmonies with her sisters in a trio that toured the world as emissaries of a musical tradition from the churches of Chicago ...