Genesis of a Gospel Song: “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood
Genesis of a Gospel Song: “Total Praise” by Richard Smallwood
Oct 15, 2015
journalofgospelmusic.com
🎼 TOTAL PRAISE — A TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND. Today, we honor the life and legacy of Richard Smallwood (Nov. 30, 1948 — Dec. 30, 2025), a visionary composer, pianist, and gospel pioneer whose music reshaped worship and inspired generations around the world. His timeless anthem Total Praise, rooted in Psalm 121 and born from deep personal faith, became more than a song , it became a declaration of trust, strength, and surrender in every season of life. This rendition arranged and directed former Direc
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With heartfelt sorrow and profound respect, we honor the life and legacy of Richard Smallwood (November 30, 1948 – December 30, 2025), a Grammy-nominated gospel singer, composer, pianist, choir director, and minister of music whose work transformed the sound of modern worship and touched hearts across the world. For over five decades, Richard Smallwood’s music stood as a testament of faith, hope, and praise — bridging traditional gospel, classical influences, and contemporary expression. He grad
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