Clio Express: Talking Music About The Winans Family Part 1

The Winans were pioneers in the field of contemporary gospel, updating the sound and style of traditional black gospel vocal groups for the urban contemporary age.  While they weren't the first group to do so, they were probably the most important factor in popularizing the style, paving the way for countless urban-style gospel groups to follow...including numerous other members of their own, confusingly large family tree.  The Winans were composed of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Ronald and Michael, all of whom were born in Detroit and raised in a strict, loving Christian environment.  Their parents later recorded together as Mom and Pop Winans, and their other family spinoff acts included Daniel, Vickie, brother and sister BeBe and CeCe, and Angie and Debbie;  plus, their own sons went on to form the third-generation group Winans Phase 2.  It seems like the stream of uplifting gospel music will continuously flow from this family of great musicians.