Charles Albert Tindley
American Methodist minister and gospel music composer (1851-1933) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82
Charles Albert Tindley was an African-American Methodist minister and gospel music composer. His composition "I'll Overcome Someday" is credited as the basis for the U.S. Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome".
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About this person
Another of his hymns is "Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There" (1916), as well as "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" (1901).
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1851 to 1933 · aged 82
