Gospel music evolved from antebellum spirituals into a distinct genre in 1920s Chicago, serving as both a "weapon of worship" and a foundation for modern R&B and Rock 'n Roll. The genre fueled the ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 11: Singers Yolanda Adams (L) and CeCe Winans perform at a taping of We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY ...
For generations upon generations, Gospel music has been a cornerstone in the Black community. Getting us through slavery, segregation and the modern day trials and tribulations of being Black in ...
Every Black History Month, there is a tribute to the Black Church and its gospel music. The contribution of LGBTQ+ singers to the canon of gospel music, however, is never front and center in the ...
“Notes on faith” is theGrio’s inspirational, interdenominational series featuring Black thought leaders across faiths. Awakening to a flurry of DMs and texts the other day, I was directed to a short ...
Walk into the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton as service begins, and the very first sound you’ll hear is music. “We welcome you,” the five women of the Joyful Praise choir sang on a recent rainy ...
Executive Director Steve Gilreath has gathered donated items as well as attic finds for new museum. Museum and Hall of Fame will encompass all genres of Christian and Gospel Music from rock to country ...