These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars. For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of ...

"Black, white, everybody likes Motown. On Saturday evenings, we'll have contemporary jazz, and then Sunday is all-day gospel.

August 25, 2024 • The Rev. "Singing" Sammy Lewis was dubbed the Crown Prince of Gospel for recordings like "Jesus Paid It" for Vee-Jay Records.

Over time, these sacred music performances became a significant part of Black culture in a genre known as gospel. After the end of the Civil War, formerly enslaved people were far from free due to ...

From the late 1800s until the mid 1900s, settlers raised free ranging hogs ... robes and headgear. The music of north Louisiana reflects its cultural roots. Gospel music is probably the strongest ...

Mission Hill’s Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will soon come alive with the jazzy riffs and foot-tapping notes of Duke Ellington’s catalog. During a special community concert to commemorate ...

In season 2, Freedia and her team dive into new business ventures, music ... a new gospel album and exciting collaborations are in the pipeline. “Lots of fun things,” Freedia told BLACK ...

www.nolafunkfest.com PRAISE FEST: The free, three-day outdoor gospel music experience ... Dress in formal black and white attire for a night of music, dancing and dining. All proceeds will go ...

But today, that transcends the Black and white church. It's gospel music." And today ... The gospel competition is free and ...

For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of strength and resilience for Black Americans, sustaining them through the deepest struggles. From the days of slavery, spirituals and hymns ...

"Black, white, everybody likes Motown ... also started a nonprofit to restart such events as JoyFest, a free, three-day gospel music festival last held in Nimisilla Park. Perry said he's excited ...