Barbara Carr, soul and blues singer, dies at 85

The Church Roots of a Soul Voice

On April 15, 2026, soul and blues singer Barbara Carr passed away at the age of 85 in Maryville, Illinois, surrounded by family. Her death concluded a six-decade career that began in church choirs and flourished within Chicago’s influential blues scene. Carr’s work reflected the traditions of gospel and soul, earning her recognition as a … Read more