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  1. Feb 9, 2024 · Thomas A. Dorsey, the son of a southern Baptist preacher and now considered the father of gospel music, pioneered the sound by blending spirituals and traditional worship music with blues, jazz, and swing. Gospel music as we know it today remains a sacred part of Black History and continues unifying congregations worldwide. Below are 21 Black ...

  2. Feb 10, 2020 · That's what gospel is." WACO, Texas — In honor of Black History Month, 6 News took a deep dive into black gospel music and how it has influenced the lives and culture of African Americans. The ...

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  4. Feb 6, 2024 · A new PBS docuseries, “GOSPEL,” from Henry Louis Gates, Jr. delves into the origins and influence of gospel music on Black spirituality. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Stacey L. Holman, the ...

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  5. Feb 27, 2024 · Throughout its four hours, GOSPEL gives a look at the history of Black religious music and preaching, showcasing the symbiotic relationship of words and songs present in any Black church. The ...

  6. Apr 9, 2024 · The sermons and music provided comfort and fostered resilience and unity within African American communities throughout their journey. Gospel music, deeply intertwined with the church, evolved alongside the Great Migration. The 1920s and 1930s marked a pivotal era in gospel music, as the rhythms of the urban landscape merged with spiritual fervor.

  7. Feb 13, 2024 · A new four-hour docuseries from PBS tracks the history of gospel music, and examines the importance of music in Black spirituality and history. Directors Stacey L. Holman and Shayla Harris join us to discuss "Gospel," which aired the first part last night, and will air the second half tonight at 9 pm. 'Gospel' is a new four-part docuseries ...

  8. Jun 28, 2022 · “American Black Journal” continues its “Black Church in Detroit” series with a look at the history of gospel music and its intersection with the blues. RELATED: View American Black Journal’s gospel music performance archives! “You had these, sort of, blues musicians, who were looking at how the vitality was slipping out of sacred ...

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