Charles Hutchinson Gabriel: The Prolific Gospel Composer
American composer, teacher, and singer renowned for his prolific output of gospel hymns and Sunday school songs during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Born on an Iowa farm, largely self-taught in music, Gabriel became one of the most significant and prolific composers in the gospel music tradition. He worked for major publishing houses like Homer Rodeheaver and the E.O. Excell Company, composing thousands of hymns, anthems, and gospel songs. His works, characterized by their singable m...