# Richard Smallwood

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Podcast: [VHC (Vibes, History & Culture)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vhc-vibes-history-culture-6446653)
Published: 2026-02-14T17:16:01+00:00
Episode link: https://kevinwashington142.podbean.com/e/richard-smallwood/
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Duration seconds: 1318

## Resource

In this episode, in the continuation of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re paying homage to the late/great Richard Smallwood, a gospel music legend whose music has had much impact not just on Gospel music but the world. We’re exploring Smallwood’s incredible compositions and its influence in Black Church musical traditions and Gospel music as well as his early beginnings as a musical prodigy and so much more.

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