Gospel music

Gospel music, genre of American Protestant music, rooted in the religious revivals of the 19th century, which developed in different directions within the white and Black communities of the United States. Prominent composers and practitioners included Mahalia Jackson, Rev. C.L. Franklin, and Billy Sunday.

I’ve often been impressed at the capacity of the Old African American Spirituals to treat of serious matters in a clear yet almost joyful way. This is true even of very serious concepts like sin and judgment. Look at some of the creative lines all from different spirituals: I would not be a sinner, I’ll … Continue reading "Celebrating the Spirituals: Sober but Joyful"

Gospel Music

An introduction to the characteristics of gospel music. From the more serious, spiritual, hymn-based songs of early Gospel music the mixture of both European American and African American music developed into one of the most popular forms of music alive today.

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The Evolution of Black Gospel Music - On Canvas —