Barrett Sisters

Delois, Billie, and Rodessa Barrett began singing in the Chicago-based Morning Star Baptist Church in the 1940s as children. Under the direction of their aunt, Mattie Dacus, they were originally known as the Barrett and Hudson Singers before becoming the Barrett Sisters. Delois was recruited for the Roberta Martin Singers when she was a senior at Englewood High. After graduation, she joined Martin's group full-time and remained a member for 18 years. Rodessa Barrett became the choral director of Galilee Baptist Church, and Billie Barrett became a church soloist after taking vo...