An Evening with The Clark Sisters - April 14, 2023

Join us for an evening with the legendary Clark Sisters, a group that has been on the vanguard of gospel music for more than half a century! Come be lifted by their distinctive combination of fiery vocals, spiritual fervor, and sonic innovation. In addition to the Clark Sisters set, the concert will also feature an organ solo from Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark, and a performance with a community choir composed of singers from New Haven and surrounding areas.
The Clark Sisters are an American gospel vocal group consisting of four sisters: Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard. They are the daughters of gospel musician and choral director Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered pioneers of contemporary gospel. Their biggest crossover hits include: “Is My Living in Vain?”, “Hallelujah”, “He Gave Me Nothing to Lose”, “Endow Me”, their hit song “Jesus Is A Love Song”, “Pure Gold”, “Expect a Miracle”, and their largest mainstream crossover gold certified, “You Brought the Sunshine.”
The Clark Sisters are renowned for their vocal stylings, dubbed as “The Clark Sound.” They incorporate high and fast melismas, acrobatic trills and riffs, and deep, soulful growls, or “squalls.” The sisters are also known for the individual distinctive sounds that they contribute. Jacky (contralto) is known for her soft, smooth, deeper vocals. Dorinda (mezzo-soprano), the “jazzy” sister, inputs scats and riffs. Uses her piercing soprano vocals that can be clearly heard on early tracks. Also known for her runs and high melismas, Karen (soprano) is known for her unique riffs, runs, growls, scats, very vast vocal range, ability to belt whilst in the whistle range, and has also been known to implement an “echo” in her live performances. Twinkie is known for her complex runs, riffs, powerful mixed-voice belts, soulful squalls and deep growls. Twinkie (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano/Alto/Contralto/Tenor/Baritone) is credited with being the “heart of the Clark Sisters.”
Early in the group’s development, Twinkie was the chief songwriter, music and vocal arranger, producer, and also possessing a wide vocal range from soprano to a low baritone.
The Clark Sisters have won three Grammy Awards. With 16 albums to their credit and millions in sales, the Clark Sisters are the highest-selling female gospel group in history.

[@sickeningkamiyah_6357]

I’m so happy Twinkie is getting her flowers

[@ClarkFan662]

That Twinkie and Kierra moment! Heart feels

[@carmenharris4875]

Thank you Yale for inviting and sharing the Clark Sisters

[@dmajorx]

Every Concert they have from this point until Forever needs to start with Twinkie Soloing on the organ or Piano!

[@cynthiajackson8794]

To The Clark Sisters keep lifting your hearts and voices to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He love u all. I love "You Bought Sunshine in my Life" God bless Clark Sisters.

[@iamtroytaylor]

I love to see the support & love in Twinkie’s eyes while looking at Kierra sing! This Clark Legacy is STRONG!

[@tyraunstripling9529]

This brought tears to my eyes ☺️☺️

[@1988bcr]

Yes I agree #CLARKDYNASTY !!!

[@thebootielover]

CHURCH OF GOD IN CLARKS.

[@thebootielover]

Do T C know where them hands have been on that bottle?

[@gr8thingz12]

@@thebootielover Why are you posting this everywhere? This wasn't even a church event. lol

[@jcaston6431]

Twinkie Clark is such an amazing gift from GOD

[@rickygraham732]

I absolutely loved this sharing.

[@sywillis62]

Auntie Jackie just radiates class! They all look beautiful but she is always on point with her presentation. She is like a fine wine!

[@phyllismartin7551]

I am blessed right now, I see 4 of the greatest legends of gospel music. God has blessed them, they look beautiful. Oh I’m so glad to see and hear these women of God.

[@silvershadow7655]

I LOVE Twinkie. She inspires me to keep going. She is PEERLESS and UNMATCHED.

[@Dahverin-kk4on]

Twinkie's songs are still carrying this family

[@Edward_Strong1982]

Twinkie is the Clark sisters. I deed the day she’s no longer with us. Outside of Maddie she’s the mastermind of their group

[@timfrench1295]

I’ll always enjoy Ms. Twinkie’s classic organ solos along with her ministry in singing and leading worship!!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tonyjones-hf1ud]

The Clark sisters are my favorite gospel group

[@josephnewell8101]

Twinkie is doing her good singinggggggggg!! SANGGG TWINKIE!

[@taiquelwhatley9904]

Keke is a vocal MONSTER. Her voice is so strong it’s incredible to experience tbh.

[@jasonkimble2363]

Elbernita is an absolute vocal and musical genius and masterclass all her own. With no others!! She may be the greatest gospel musician of any day. I won't debate this fact at all.

[@tarajonsimons9902]

🙌🏾 it's #twinkie pushing Keirra like she used to Karen for me!!!🥹 #nostalgia

[@ja-mekbrown3215]

this twinkie and kierra moment is RARE and so special to me !!

[@jaydeshon3617]

LISTEN TORE ME RIGHT UP🥺

[@thebootielover]

CHURCH OF GOD IN CLARKS.

[@sylviabable7275]

​@@thebootielover 8:30 pm

[@RoyalJukeBox]

@@thebootielover🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@MyProdigy2]

They are so beautiful and vocally they don't age sound just like fine wine..

[@priscillastevens2196]

Amen! I just love the anointing & gifts that God has placed on this entire family…they will always be legendary to me🙏🏾

[@brendawebster4380]

Hallelujah! For his grace and mercy.

[@mweeks1988]

Magnificent job to the Clark sisters to Dr. Twinkie Clark. Most of all there are no words to describe. What a fantastic job you did. We love you Dr. Clark continue to hold on and hang in there and to Kiera. Excellent job wonderful tribute.

[@jameschristopher8824]

Thank thank you Dr MATTIE Moss Clark

[@bromil96]

What can I say about this family. When they could easily say I'm doing my own stuff like so many other families do. But they continually support each other especially when it comes to the family group. Because they know a lot of people them love individually but know people want to see the group and they so graciously come together even if they're on the road. God bless the Clark Sisters.

[@dortheamcnulty3098]

Went to see Kiarra in Chicago never had the chance to see all the Sisters except Karen she was so down to earth and Kind❤May God continue to Bless what Mattie Miss Clark saw in her daughters. They never strayed from GOSPEL. BLESSINGS

[@nicoleduck5382]

They look and sound amazing. I enjoyed watching this concert. They are timeless.

[@tgatling]

"He Brought Me" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥GLORY!!!!!!!!! 39:39 HOLY GHOST POWER!!!!!!! FIRE FIRE FIRE!!!!!!!!

[@phyllismartin7551]

Amazing!

[@princechristophermcmillon7562]

And for this alone is why she's the QUEEN 👑 of the Hammond B3 organ... @20:38-20:57🤯 Twinkies timing is textbook @20:47-20:53🤯 and her style is timeless @21:27-21:30🤯 Introducing.. Elbernita "Twinkie" Clark 🙌🏿 G.O.A.T.🐐 Put some respect and leave the respect on that name "Twinkie Clark" #MyFavTwinkie

[@jowilliams2323]

I love Dorinda’s dress. I love these ladies❤❤. Thank God for them!

[@Dina8485]

Such a blessing to sing with this choir ❤ love & blessings to the Clark Sisters and their ministry

[@iAmLaKwan]

This concert is really about Twinkie and I’m loving every second of it! She is SINGING and tearing that B3 apart! ❤❤❤

[@princechristophermcmillon7562]

30:22-30:36=... "Am I Done?" 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Twinkie is a WHOLE MODE and I'm here for it and enjoying it♥️ ***Written In Respect*** #MyFavTwinkie

[@jacobbrumfield8655]

This was what we needed! I love to see the young and old in the audience. And other races! The choir has such a mature sound for young singers and the Band is off the chain! CLARK SISTERS, WE LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!! FOREVER A CLARK FAN!!❤️❤️

[@TorTheWeirdo]

It really blessed to me hear Twinkie leading the songs this concert. B

[@andreacombs7605]

Look at the way that Twinkie looks at Kierra❤

[@princechristophermcmillon7562]

Do you guys see not just the beauty of this woman Twinkie Clark but the purity and innocence on her countenance from her soul that peeked out at us at... @21:33😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 The Face Of An Angel 😇 I can't get that imagery out my head😍 #MyFavTwinkie

[@anawhite9986]

The Anointed, most anointed Kierra Sheard! "I can Do All Things Through Christ" Yes, He strengthens me!

[@geraldwhite1097]

I can imagine the crowns and rewards the Clark Sisters and Kierra Sheard-Kelly will receive at the Judgement seat of Christ. ⛪✝️

[@mrsshauntanelsonross]

Yes Lord Cover them all with safe Traveling Grace And Mercy Shall shine upon I Speak healing Totally healing and strength IN JESUS NAME AND IT IS SO AMEN. LOVE THEM ALWAYS 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💖

[@jermainereed9143]

The best I have heard Kiki. Just beautiful

[@JayDrewGWP]

Uuhhmm ... they ALL sound their absolute BEST when Twinkie is on the organ.

[@BMBC.GREETER]

This was a phenomenal performance! The love, the legacy, and the anointing was present! To God be all the Glory! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🫶🏽

[@iAmLaKwan]

The soprano eating up “that STRENGHAAANS” at 57:30 is killing me! 😂

[@kapriesesmythe1935]

😂😂😂

[@yahgelz6060]

😂😂😂

[@boobere3617]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dorethacovington1399]

baybeeeeeeeeee was over it

[@andresingz2.0]

Yesssss

[@michellecohen6673]

This was an awesome night...I enjoyed every minute of it

[@Sc0rpion]

The sisters look beautiful!!!

[@jacquelinebryant5026]

This is almost moment missed but watching is truly a experience in itself! Clarks Sisters Legendary!❤️🙏🏿💯🔥🔥🔥

[@erickburrell9448]

Awesome concert....The ICONIC Clark Sisters

[@jaydeshon3617]

This concert is a gem🥺🤍

[@tinamclaurin9830]

❤❤❤❤❤😍🤩😊😘 I really enjoyed this video of one of my favorite Gospel Groups of All Time "The Clark Sisters"

[@mauriceglass2854]

Thank God for the Prayer at the beginning. Because when it comes down to doing anything for the Lord do it for His Glory not our own. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@rrandle44]

You do not know how much this jus blessed me! To know that you REALLY can do all things thru him! As long as he is on your side! Smh!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 thank you jesus

[@iAmLaKwan]

Dorinda looking back at J Drew at 1:09:50 is exactly my reaction. 🔥🔥

[@joeparish3575]

Twinkie is pure genius in music!! ❤

[@jametoriaburton8392]

Anointed & Appointed!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@KHerronCOMS]

Sang DORINDA!

[@moormorebooks5103]

I love Dorinda’s scatting. Love, love, love when she sings like that.

[@yissyx7391]

ICONS AT WORK. ❤❤❤❤ THE CLARK SISTERS AMERICAS FAVORITE

[@anawhite9986]

Enjoying the Clark Sisters! A Great and Exciting evening! Always sing a song that lifts, comforts and stirs me. So much Beautiful music that satisfies my soul from day to day! Clark Sisters Love!

[@alicebrown7750]

The Clark Sisters #1

[@andreacombs7605]

It's something about a good Auntie love for her Niece❤

[@loriblunt4629]

I love your Ministry and music ( the phenomenal Clark Sisters.)

[@corazonbeso]

Broooo!! They brought the ‘bringing it back home’ vibes!! I haven’t heard ‘so much he’s done for me’ since that video tape!! One of my faves!!

[@metropcs7560]

Wonderful song, I praise God for these strong women!!!

[@bromil96]

Evan Twinkie sounds strong & good

[@adrianjohnson3435]

You better play Twinkie🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@andreacombs7605]

Twinkie makin it sang!

[@SheSpeaks247]

This is down right WONDERFUL!!!

[@theprinceofegypt2408]

They all did wonderful. I love to here miss twinkie sing I tried him and I know him. Wish she would have lead that song.

[@louislark3068]

A phenomenal anointed Clark Sister and Yale Community Concert! Thanks for posting.

[@deanikiliagwu1595]

❤❤❤❤ still beautiful and still can sing… these ladies still performing 😊

[@jacobbrumfield8655]

At 22:15, She took us back to the Twinkie Clark of 1986 Unac 5 with that beautiful smile.

[@msmam4533]

Definitely need Twinkies solo added to there set...

[@patriciapoe4768]

Thank you for giving me a birthday concert.🎉🎂

[@miraclesblessings5044]

I only have one word....yeeessssssss!!!!!

[@brentq.johnson1675]

39:34 YESSSS!!!! 1:33:22 Dorinda & Karen Run Battle

[@KHerronCOMS]

Dorinda was on fire!

[@_PAIGE94]

Living LEGENDS 🙌🏾

[@peggygoldsmith2060]

Thank you for this Video!

[@andreacombs7605]

Hallelujah!

[@alexanderant11]

Love these ladies

[@zernonasnow9837]

Awesome. I get to watch on KZbin

[@peggygoldsmith2060]

Great is thy Faithfulness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jevaughnreynolds6075]

When you're looking at me You see someone grateful When you're looking at me You see someone blessed When you're looking at me You can see God is covering me I got that good favor I got that good favor I got that good favor Oh God has smiled on me When you're looking at me You see someone unworthy When you're looking at me You see far from perfect When you're looking at me You can see blessings showering me I got that good favor I got that good favor I got that good favor Oh God has smiled on me If you want to know what a miracle looks like Look at me, look at me If you want to know what a miracle looks like Look at me If you want to know what a miracle looks like Just look at me, look at me If you want to know what victorious looks like Look at me I got that good favor Oh God has smiled on me Smiled on me, smiled on me Smiled on me, smiled on me Smiled on me, smiled on me Smiled on me, smiled on me Smiled on me, smiled on me I got that good favor Oh God has smiled on me Oh God has smiled on me Oh God has smiled on me I don't look like what I've been through But I look like God's favor I don't look like what I've been through But I look like God's favor I don't look like what I've been through But I look like God's favor God's favor, God's favor God's favor, God's favor I don't look like I don't look like I don't look like I don't look like I don't look like I don't look like I got that good favor Oh God has smiled on me

[@daiseelox5646]

Yesssss untie jackie!!!!! Come in thoo with that harmony!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@cassandraromero1488]

I love this 💞

[@deebowden4050]

Great catching the replay 😊😊

[@iamanthonycook]

Auntie Twinkie MY BFF. I'm call u but I must say im so proud of youuu! U really gave it like never before and you and kiki now that moment was so priceless teetee. U hardly ever see you and kiki together live we always see her and godmom dcc but to see you guys together now that was so priceless. Aiint nothing like to detroit motown singer's love yall!!! My Dtown fam

[@Msplaydemkeys]

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️

[@henrycraig4150]

The whole moment between Twinkie and Kierra My God soo sweet ❤ Amen

[@kavionwashington5804]

58:15 RUN LIKE YO MOMMA GUHL!!!!!!! yes yes yes yes!

[@Karensinger9]

❤❤❤❤❤love love love the Clark Sisters and Kiera!!

[@TorTheWeirdo]

@19:00 she loves playing her sister’s song

[@Matthew_Hill20]

Sing Auntie Jacky, Auntie Dorinda, Auntie Karen, Auntie Twinkie, & Cousin Kierra Sheard-Kelly 💜 💜 💜💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜 💜

[@ritar6769]

The bottom notes ❤

[@andreacombs7605]

Harmony sooo sweet❤

[@antoniquekershaw8372]

SANNNG Y'ALL!!!!!!!!

[@crystalsturdivant7274]

Amen🙏

[@lynette.louder.ilovethisbl2348]

I love Twinkie and her family they're the best. ❤

[@jgreattv5979]

Amazing job ladies!

[@michaelgreen6502]

I truly enjoyed this…and the first to comment. Well I’ll be 😂😂

[@user-ss4vv2lz5b]

God does not make mistakes through his power and grace im saved😅

[@dorethacovington1399]

Baby ... Twinkie sounds so gooooooddddd ... and looks great.. I Absolutely love the Clark sisters but she is The CLARK SISTER ..... and then Momma Karen is my fave !!!!!!!!!!

[@reeltalkwithnolandpruitt]

Dorinda was like, so we not gonna do Hallelujah ?! Lol