An Evening with Twinkie Clark
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and legendary gospel artist Twinkie Clark talked about her musical journey and performed music from her catalog of over 350 songs. Scholars Charrise Barron, Assistant Professor of Music at Harvard University, and Damien Sneed, Associate Professor in the Department of Music at Howard University, facilitated the conversation with Twinkie Clark which illuminated the motivations and milestones of her music career and explored key elements of her signature sound. The evening culminated in a recital in which Twinkie Clark, a Hammond Organ Hall of Fame member, performed on the Hammond B-3 organ.
This event took place April 10, 2024.
Learn more: hds.harvard.edu/
Twinkie went from sacrificing her degree to focus on supporting Mattie Moss/spearheading the Clark Sisters, to being honoured in Harvard. Look at God.
The greatest recognition/honor of all in ministry is to be received in your own house.
That's amazing! Also are you aware that she dropped out of Howard University, which just honored her a couple of days ago? That’s beyond amazing and definitely God’s favor, because it’s unheard of. So, I totally agree with you.
#MyFavTwinkie
Twinkie is so humble and sweet, but her gift is AMAZING!!! She has sacrificed, written and arranged some of the most beautifully anointed music. I love that she is getting her flowers while she can still smell them!! Well Deserved!
Amen
I love that Twinkie is in the spotlight! It's almost like she doesn't realize how phenomenal she is. She IS THE Clark sister...If I'm every woman was a writer, composer, and arranger it would be Twinkie!!
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I wish Howard would confer an honorary bachelor's degree to Twinkie. She is a wonderful ambassador for her craft and Howard University.
EXACTLY🎉🎉🎉🎉🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
More like an Honorary Doctorate!!!
God is faithful the fact that she gave up her college education to write and play for her mom, sisters, and the church of God in Christ, and he knew that was something she wanted to do he allows her to be honored and studied at major Universities in America.
Amen
Amen!
Yep! "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." She got more than what she gave up on in the first place!
Can we have a national Twinkie Clark Holiday‼️‼️
She is so important to the world of Music, not just Gospel, but music period.
YES!!! OMG🎉🎉🎉
Amen
I was literally just saying this. Dr. Mattie or Twinkie needs a federal holiday.
Yes,let's have a Dr. Twinkie Clark day, and celebrate this musical genius
Awee, that is so nice! Would love that!!
Twinkie is GOLDEN! The way Damien described her solo on Karen’s recording was spot on! That is still one of THEE vocal deliveries …. Ever!
Although I don't understand the question that Damien posed but I enjoyed the prosessional manner in which the question was posed. Outstanding!!!
EVER!!!
She walked that solo down.... She did everyone's part
It’s time for her to get all her flowers. The genius, not just behind the Clark Sisters but so many other vocalists in the industry are doing or have done what Twinkie was doing back in the 70s and 80s. Without her there’d be no Karen, Mary J Blige, and so many others.
Just seeing Twinkie receive her flowers while she's still with us, above ground rather than below, fills my heart with joy. Too often, we fail to celebrate our legends until they've passed on. Yet, witnessing this woman, who has given and sacrificed so much for the greater good, is truly worth honoring and celebrating.
Side note: The humility this woman exudes is remarkable. When asked to brag about herself, did you notice she never once boasted? We must celebrate her because there truly is no one on Earth quite like her, not just in talent but also in humility. She has received every prestigious award known to man, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and has been inducted into the Hammond Organ Hall of Famer and yet and still remains humble and that's worth celebrating and honoring.
#MyFavTwinkie
I met Sister Twinkie when she was at the house of a producer I was working with. I was so impressed that she was so down to earth. I was nervous about singing around her because I was way out of her league, but she was very courteous and encouraging to me. Yes, she is the G.O.A.T musically, but she is also a Godly kind woman!
What I like about Twinkie she has a sense of humor. She’s not a stuck in the mud Christian person when it’s serious is serious when it’s time to laugh it’s time to laugh. She knows she’s anchored in God when you know you in God, you can laugh. It’s all right.
5-1-24 Most Musicians trained in Classical Music cannot play Gospel Music But if you have a Musician trained in Gospel Music they also know how to play Classical Music, Spirituals, Jazz, Rock, and all genres!🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Not true
THE QUEEN OF THE HAMMOND B3! THE GOAT! The Clark sister! ❤❤❤ Twinkie🙌🏽 I love her so much!
Damien 35:00-37:00 spoke to the genius of Twinkie! Wow! What a setup!!!
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Not only a music Master Class, but a master class in Humility. No wonder Ms. Clark is so Anointed with music healing! So beautifully rare!!
Him reading her accolades gave me chills! She is the epitome of Gospel music today!
“You Bought the Sunshine” by Clark Sisters and “The Question Is” by the Winans crossed into the clubs, found and drew me and many others out and to Jesus Christ changing our lives forever. Thank you for using the “cross over” music to reach me Jesus.❤🙌🏽😇 This video and Twinkie has blessed me tonight!!!
Dr. Twinkie deserves every accolade there is such a blessing, humble and a musical genius
My god the way he spoke into her gift made my heart shake. This is what we have to do for our greats. Give them their flowers while they’re here. What an amazing moment…
Twinkie pours out JOY!
Genius. Prolific. Student. Fearless. Creative. Pensive. And HAPPY. What a combo.
Anointed & Holy! 👋🏽👏🏽🙌🏽
I Love this Giant. I am glad Harvard only invited her. She needs to be seen in the Light that she is…..Bright!!!!!
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I like Twinkie’s calm spirit when speaking and expressing herself. It really speaks to the spiritual life which she says is so important for gospel artists to have if they want to have a music ministry that’s truly anointed. The Clark Sisters are really a gift to Christian music.
I am so glad that Ms. Twinkie is getting her flowers from around the world. I am also happy that people are recognizing that you just can’t put her in one musical box. The level of musicianship is off the charts.
I love her humility and transparency! Damien Sneed put in academic terms what she presents to the music in total! It transcends across genres! In one song she puts Broms, Bach, Mozart, Renaissance era, it’s amazing!
Twinkie is thee “Clark sisters” Detroit legend❤❤😢😢😢
Twinkie can tear up an organ!! All praise & honor to Christ! 🙌🏼 She has always been phenomenal ! Well done Ms. Mattie Clark.👏🏽👏🏽❤️
Twinkle is the GOAT..Thank you for all the beautiful music
Detroit Twinkle at its finest Queen of the Hammond Organ❤❤❤❤Hire her for Harvard Professor
Amen to that 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤
Her contribution to the modern music industry is immeasurable! Her legacy as a songwriter, composer and arranger is compelling!
Oh man - they have no idea how legendary this moment is!
Twinkie means the world to me. It was so good to see her in such good spirits. Such a gift, a musical genius.
Churching up in the university, HARRRRRVARDDDDD, to be exact!!!
I hope if anything comes out of this, Twinkie and Stevie get to do something together musically
The question about Thomas Whitfield was excellent. It was good to hear how he was an influence.
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Claim that power. Live in God’s resurrection strength today. Remind yourself about it. Not even the World’s Strongest Man can equal the strength of the humblest child of God who is powered up by the Spirit.
We need to advance in our experiences of Christ until we manifest His resurrection power in our lives.
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Amen!
@@TheSeeking2knowPeople often ask, “If God already knows what we need, why do we have to pray and ask Him?” First, Jesus revealed the truth about God’s knowledge of our needs to warn His followers about going on and on in prayer-thinking we have to impress God with our many words (Matthew 6:7). Instead, He gave them a short prayer to pray as an illustration (Matthew 6:9-13). As that prayer indicates, Jesus wants us to come to God as “Our Father”-like a child who asks her father for help. God knows our needs but wants to enjoy our relationship of trust in Him, trust that is built through the conversation we call prayer.
Right now, God knows your every need. He is waiting for you to come and talk to Him.
Pray as you can; God knows what you mean.
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@@jameschristopher8824 Thank you for sharing these thoughts.
I love her humility, grace and spirit.
Twinkie is a genius. I’m so glad I was able to watch this. I’m also impressed by Damian Sneed. His intellect is amazing,
Thank YOU LORD!!! I have been on the HDS campus. I have witnessed many doctrines that impress the masses. However, hearing Twinkie Clark share the importance and experience of allowing oneself to “decrease” to allow Christ to “increase,” especially when using your creative abilities to esteem The Lord, is indeed a testament to those who have gone before these people and guest, weeping, as joy is so graciously on display during this gathering.
Most of all, thank YOU JESUS for taking Twinkie to this prestigious educational institution…to confound the wise with her down to earth humility.❤! I literally have tears of joy.
Thank you Harvard. Now, pass along that HONORARY DOCTRATE to the woman of God. Please and thank you.
She has a Honorary Doctorates already
Twinkie is THAT artist! She is an amazing musical gift to us. I enjoyed this special, and I'm so glad she's getting her flowers. Thanks for this!
Twinkie was in her baggggg! I so love this for her! A true mastermind! 🎖️🎖️
TWINKIE really is crazy anointed. It slips out! ❤❤❤❤❤
Im so glad Dr. Twinkie Clark is receiving her flowers 💐 💐💐💐💐💐
Amen
I vividly remember the Clark Sisters on the Grammys doing 'Hallelejuah!' You could feel the annointing through the TV and I kept singing it well after the show ended. I was Southern Baptist and their style of gospel was fresh and new to me!
Just a Diamond but not in the rough but shining bright in this era love me some Twinkie
Her footwork is amazing- Twinkie is phenomenal 🔥
I came across this while looking for something else. I was so intrigued by these beautiful artists, that I ended up watching and listening to this whole recording. I've always loved Twinkie and her sisters, but Twinkie has remained the same beautiful person through the years. This made me so proud.
Love this! She looks like she is having so much fun. God bless this living legend! 🎼❤️🎤
You just know Dr. Mattie Moss Clark is looking on from the cloud witnesses so Godly proud and thanking God for His faithfulness to her prayers for her girls. The legacy continues.
Damien?!?!?!? 🎹 You did that solo!!! Lawd have mercy! That was incredible!! Cherished, your voice and skills are so appreciated. I wish you all had am online course. I'd surely join.
I’m so glad Twinkie spoke truth that the secular community doesn’t want to hear. Can’t be secular and sanctified (set aside), can’t be both.
TWINKIE IS A NATIONAL TREASURE!!!! Good God, this lady and her sister's have been a Blessing to me since I was 8 years old and I am now 47!!🔥🙏🏾❤❤❤❤❤❤
Min.Twinkie Clark you are God's National Treasure here on Earth! Thank you, Dr. Mattie Moss and your fellow sisters for your collective obedience in sharing your spiritual gifts and ministering to the world. We love you and your family's legacy. "I've Got An Angel," "Blessed and Highly Favored" and "Jesus Is A Love Song" are my favorites. God bless each of you! 🙏
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This is a Masterclass!
DETROIT LEGEND , I LOVE MY DETROIT HOMETOWN TWINKIE 😢❤❤❤❤ 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Learning Twinkie’s chords and riffs helped my Gospel organ playing to be more contemporary. I thank God for every time I get a chance to hear her. Her compositions, singing, and playing are so anointed.
Continue to play, sing and write under the anointing. I hope you get an honoree degree from Harvard. When I watched the Clark movie, I got the impression you wanted your music degree when you were young, but Mama Moss took you on the road and that became your education. Now the teaching of God has scholars inquiring what God hath done. Your learning is downloaded from heaven, infused with commitment and faith to the Almighty God. God's purpose lived out is effective worldwide. Well done Twinkie Clark. May God continue to richly bless you. Peace and blessings.
TWINKIE THE GOAT!!!! So glad Damien is helping the WORLD realize the GIFT Twinkie has given us and the TALENT that keeps on giving to our SOULS as we live on earth! Glad to be alive during Twinkies HISTORY making years!!!
Thank you, Dr. Sneed, for painting the picture for us!!!
I don't attend Harvard but I enjoyed your class!!! It was awesome!!
To God Be the Glory so love Twinkie remember opening up for Twinkie at Byron Steverson church in Orlando Florida She is one of my mentors. Twinkie is highly anointed her sisters also
Happy Mother's Day! Queen. I think you're brilliant.
Twinkie you are such a blessing. Ur music saved me ..saved my soul ..thank u million times over . Thank God for speaking through u
That’s right, Twinkie, earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered ❤👏🏾🙏🏾
Twinkie Clark... She has secured her place in "HISTORY"
She is simply amazing; a national treasure!
I ENJOYED EVANGELIST TWINKIE CLARK!!! GO TWINKIE!!!
That was soooo good. She is a legend, thank you for this forum! ❤
To God be the glory!!! Wow, what a wonderful video and honor/tribute to the incomparable Twinkie Clark. Job well done, Professor Barron, Dr. Damien Sneed, Dean Maynard and all associates, talents and lovers of gospel music. May God continue to bless us all! This was fantastically epic and refreshing to watch!
I just love Dr. Twinkie, watching you from Trinidad.
I reflected on my COGIC church life with gospel music and it totally influenced by Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Clark Sisters, Andre Crouch, Sara Jordan Powell and The Hawkins family. This was an informative interview and time of worship. Thank Dr. Barron and Mr. Sneed.
THEE ORIGINATOR!
Long over due! She is one of the greatest! Imitated but never duplicated!
Twinkie is amazing ❤️❤️❤️
You deserve all the flowers Auntie Twinkie ❤❤
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this and the wisdom and humility of Twinkie. Beautiful!!!!
39:14 Every time i hear her play the High Place i get overwhelmed. Legendary is what we’re talking about here!
I Love Dr Twinkie she is truly a great gift from on high
Twinkie is the real doctor on the stage. She is not ashamed. She was asked to explain how she does it without being "too spicy". I guess that means avoiding the credit from the Holy Spirit but that thing she got is like 🔥 fire shut up in her bones. If I was a legitimate pastor of any kind, called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ I would not have a job that would ask me to not express the joy of my salvation. Great job Twinkie. You are true to your faith.
I don’t think spicy means not giving credit to God, I think she mens being nasty or a gossip etc
I just love her spirit 🤍🙌🏾🕊️
This was so good, thanks for sharing this special moment with Twinkie with us! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Wow!!! She didn’t miss a note💯!! Glory to God🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️!
THEE TWINKIE CLARK!!!
God blessed Twinkie with a wonderful, unique gift. We are blessed to hear her musical abilities and talents.
A masterclass, brimming with joy to see Twinkie getting her honors 🫶🏾
Thanks for sharing - I really enjoyed watching this video😊 Twinkie is just brilliant!!!!🤗👍👌🏼
I have always loved the Clark Sisters and Especially Twinkie….Really Enjoyed This
Thank you for this master class in the excellency, the genius, and the anointing of Queen Twinkie. 🙏🔥❤
Yes , STEVIE you need to work with Twinkie 🥺
lol Twinkie be ready go I just love her
This is amazing!!! The anointing is all over Twinkie!
Have known her for years. Remember meeting at kfc or churches chicken during a convocation at Memphis.👌😊❣️humility talking to them.
I love you Twinkie and Good Bless the people of Massachusetts
Play Twinkie Play😅, this is so well deserved and great. The Lord has truly blessed Twinkie what an anointing.
Okay I’m so grateful for Twinkie getting the honor and recognition she deserves. She has given so much to this world and the ministry.
She ain’t the big sister for Jacky & Denise tho and it’s Elbernita vs Albernita
SHE STILL GOT IT.
She looks good!
Twinkie is the GOAT!!! Hands down.
This honor was super good!
She's so amazing! The talent and musicianship is unmatched and so humble. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🥰
Congratulations Dr. Clark so proud of you so grateful for you and your amazing gifts ❣️.