Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

As the “Queen” of gospel music, Mahalia Jackson sang two songs ... album will challenge the traditional concept of African American gospel while influencing its shape for years to come.

Gospel music has its origins in the hymns, spirituals and sacred songs found in Afro-American culture in the 18th and 19th Century. Gospel songs were originally sung by African slaves. Lyrics ...

The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere. While key figures associated with the American ...

In the rapidly evolving world of African gospel music, one name has been making waves and turning heads: Chubiyojo “Chubie” Ujah. As the Manager of Showgear Records, a dynamic Nigerian music ...

The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...

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Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his ...

The veteran singer is best known for South African traditional gospel music Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65 ...

2021 should be another bumper year for African music. We've taken a look at who's innovating in terms of style and sound, as well as who is exploring new genres, to come up with our list of who to ...