Richard Smallwood performs on all-new Bobby Jones Gospel.
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Legendary Roots - Richard Smallwood's musical roots run deep. Roberta Flack was his 8th grade music teacher and he worked with and replaced Donny Hathaway as pianist of Howard University's "Celestials," where he attended and graduated cum laude. (Photo: The Plain Dealer /Landov)
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Evolution - Richard Smallwood has remained musically relevant since the '80s making music with the Richard Smallwood Singers and eventually his current group, Vision. (Photo: REUTERS/Robert Galbraith /Landov)
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Classical Meets Gospel - One of Richard Smallwood's most distinguishing traits is his ability to merge classical music and gospel styles into a signature and unique sound as can be heard in hits like "Center Of My Joy" and "Total Praise." (Photo: Myspace.com)
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Award-Winning - Richard Smallwood has won multiple Stellar Awards and has been nominated for multiple Grammy and NAACP Image Awards. (Photo: Myspace.com)
Photo By Photo: RCA Inspiration
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Promises - After suffering a writer's block stint after the loss of some important people in his life, Richard Smallwood and Vision returned with his latest CD Promises. (Photo: Venty Records)
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