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.

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter ...

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 ...

Spanning jazz, country, hip-hop and soul music ... singing from that period in American music when vocal groups were so popular. Touch The Hem Of His Garment This gospel standard, which was ...

(Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) FILE - American gospel singer and author Cissy Houston poses for a portrait in New York ... and her daughter Whitney Houston appear at the “Keep A Child ...

In Houston, one of the ways to catch up with what's coming out of the country is the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's Korean Film Nights series which begins Oct. 31 with the appropriately creepy "Exhuma ...

The 1980s and 1990s were a golden era for black ... through her music. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” possessed a powerful, emotionally charged voice and a unique gospel-inspired ...

Percy Sledge was an American R&B, soul, and gospel singer ... The legendary Black male solo singers of the 1970s left an indelible mark on music and culture that continues to resonate today.

Throughout the 20th century, Black musicians in the United States helped to revitalise the gospel movement, creating stars like Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin in the process. Some of the greatest ...

He said the station will reserve Sundays exclusively for Black ... day gospel. " Perry said he's also started a nonprofit to restart such events as JoyFest, a free, three-day gospel music festival ...

Choir & Gospel Singers FAQs What variety of gospel and choir singing styles are available? From traditional gospel choirs to contemporary choral ensembles, you can find a wide range of singing styles, ...