Michael Robertson grew up singing church songs out of hymn books—classics like “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior” and “Lord, I ...
September 15, 2024 • The Drinkard Singers were one of the first families of gospel music, and whose members included Cissy Houston and Dionne Warwick.
The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one ...
Aretha Franklin brought "black" music to an entirely new audience. Aretha grew up in Detroit where her father was pastor at the New Bethel Baptist Church. She recorded her first album of gospel ...
Gospel music is R&B. Gospel music is funk -- it's hip-hop. Gospel music is the full spectrum in terms of its sound of black music and beyond. Mahalia Jackson What was special about her voice?