Kip Lornell, a George Washington University ethnomusicologist, compiled a new collection for Smithsonian Folkways called Classic African American Gospel. He talks about the roots of Motown in gospel ...

Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell is reaching into her deep catalog and giving one of her classic albums a first-time digital release. Precious Memories: 20 Hymns & Gospel Classics will ...

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Shimmy Jiyane and Latroit about their new project to reimagine classic House tracks to tell the story of the roots of the genre – translated and sung by the choir in Zulu.

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(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about gospel music that truly shaped lives, The Clark Sisters are always front and center in my mind. Their voices aren’t just powerful—they’re anointed. Their harmonies ...

Shannon LeCounte and members of the Shannon LeCounte Ministries Gospel Choir will raise the roof at District Live at Plant Riverside District for the monthly Gospel Sunday Brunch on Sunday, sharing ...

Easter weekend is here, and millions of people around the world will gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Those who celebrate are giving thanks ...

For one of Southern gospel's classic groups, the Kingsmen Quartet, the music may change but the message has always stayed the same. The Kingsmen (not to be confused with '60s group behind "Louie Louie ...