Gospel music - Wikipedia
WEBGospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music, and a cornerstone of Christian media. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context.
Black Gospel music - Wikipedia
WEBUrban contemporary gospel. Black gospel music, often called gospel music or gospel, is the traditional music of the Black diaspora in the United States. It is rooted in the conversion of enslaved Africans to Christianity, both during and after the trans-atlantic slave trade, starting with work songs sung in the fields and, later, with religious ...
Gospel music | Definition, Artists, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · 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.
Southern gospel - Wikipedia
WEBSouthern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States . Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular ...
Harmony In Transition: The Symbiotic Evolution of Gospel Music
WEBApr 9, 2024 · The article below, written for BlackPast.org by Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., describes the role of gospel music in influencing almost all other African American musical genres and in turn impacting all American music.
Gospel music - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBGospel music is a style of music. It is often written to express personal or group belief, regarding Christianity. This music is used to praise, worship and thank God, Christ or the Holy Spirit. Perhaps the most famous gospel song is Amazing Grace .
African American Gospel | Ritual and Worship | Musical Styles ...
WEBAfrican American Gospel music is a form of euphoric, rhythmic, spiritual music rooted in the solo and responsive church singing of the African American South. Its development coincided with -- and is germane to -- the development of rhythm and blues.
The History of Gospel Music | Gospel Music Heritage Foundation
WEBGospel Music is a shining beacon of hope, a fantastic journey of joy divine, and a triumphant victory in God that comes from deep down in the souls of God’s Chosen People. The greatest melodies and the most stimulating songs have been given to this Nation and the World through the African American experience.
A History of Gospel Music : NPR
WEBDecember 17, 200412:00 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Michele Norris. Listen. The roots of gospel music are not well documented. Early recordings were lost. Stories behind the songs...
gospel music summary | Britannica
WEBgospel music, Form of black American music derived from Pentecostal church worship services and from spiritual and blues singing. Recordings of Pentecostal preachers’ sermons were immensely popular among African Americans in the 1920s.
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