Her albums frequently top the gospel charts ... her position in the gospel music industry. The legacy of black female gospel singers is a testament to their amazing talent, determined faith ...

Shirley Bassey, a Welsh singer of Nigerian descent, became famous ... The black female singers of the 1950s and 1960s broke racial and gender barriers, shaping jazz, blues, R&B, soul, and gospel.

On top of all that, famous Black female singers from the 50s were hit with ... channeled his religious upbringing into gospel-influenced songs with decidedly impious subject matter.

The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one ...

The a capella choir had celebrity status at a time when the school had 4,000 students, performing in Europe, making record ...

In 2024, pillars of Nashville's country and gospel communities died, as did foundational forces essential to the city's — and ...

This era – when he penned some of his most famous poems ... people to fight the exploitation of the rich. “Black Nativity,” originally titled “Wasn’t That a Mighty Day,” is rooted in gospel music. The ...