The Charioteers, an American gospel and pop vocal group, were formed in 1930 at
Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Initially known as the Harmony
Four, they changed their name to The Charioteers after the song "Swing Low,
Sweet Chariot". Their breakthrough came in 1931 when they won the Ohio State
Quartet contest and began performing on Cincinnati radio station WLW. In 1935,
they signed with Decca Records and later with Columbia Records in 1938. The
group gained popularity through radio and live performances, recording with
notable singers such as Pearl Bailey and Frank...