Meet the Black Composers and Singers Who Revolutionized Gospel Music
Composers and singers of the faith have championed a musical style that crosses denominations and transcends race: black gospel music.
Aretha Franklin Sings Sweet Sounds, Recalls Roots in ‘Amazing Grace’ Documentary
(RNS) — “Amazing Grace,” the documentary about the making of what would become the best-selling live gospel album, spends 87 minutes giving viewers a chance to see the woman known just as Aretha go back to her roots.
Gospel Choirs Try to Build Racial Harmony Through Song
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Emi Belciak teaches third grade in a tough part of suburban St. Louis, where she says her students are exposed to more violence than any child should be. Belciak wanted to do something to help — so she joined a choir.