Albertina Walker, hailed as the Queen of Gospel, was born in 1929 in Chicago, IL. At the age of four, Albertina began singing in the Children’s Choir of the West Point Baptist Church. She sang with the Williams Singers and toured with Willie Webb and the Robert Anderson Singers. In 1951, at just twenty-two years of age, Ms. Walker organized her own group, the world famous Caravans. Albertina’s discovery of new talent rightfully earned her the title The Star Maker. The Caravans launched the careers of many major gospel music stars. After a stellar career with the Caravans, Albertina went on to a phenomenal success as a solo artist in 1975. She has recorded over 60 albums and is committed to the preservation of gospel music and the enhancement of the human experience. Ms. Walker’s personal and television appearances worldwide are too numerous to mention. Albertina’s gift in music ministry and unselfish commitment to humanity for over six decades have earned her many awards and honors. Her unselfish devotion, contributions and love for gospel music have truly earned her the historical rank as the Queen of Gospel. Exuberating her message of faith in God, Albertina sings I’m Still Here.

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