Karen Valencia Clark-Sheard is an American gospel singer. She is the youngest of six children born to Pastor Elbert Clark and Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a pioneering gospel choral director. Clark-Sheard is best known for being a member of iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters. Clark-Sheard has been performing as a solo artist since 1997, when she released her Grammy-nominated her debut album Finally Karen. Clark-Sheard is renowned for her unique vocal stylings (often referred to as the "Clark sound"), which features high and fast melismas, acrobatic riffs and runs, and deep, throaty growls.


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