Gospel music, a powerful thread in Black culture, continues to shape Black identity and inspire generations. As Black Music ...

Debora Wondercheck was trying to process scenes of civil unrest in 2021 when she came up with “Gospel Voices of OC,” a production chronicling the lives of African Americans who helped build and shape ...

Seymour made central to worship the early form of gospel music that blended spirituals with emerging blues, ragtime and jazz music. Another important African American in gospel music history was the ...

A longtime gospel music writer for Billboard magazine and author of several gospel ... The program has also partnered with ...

Shout! Black Gospel Music Moments explores the distinctly African-American sound of the "Golden Age of Gospel" (1945-1975).

Richard Palley the third, also known as Pretty Ricky, has been a DJ for 13 years — a passion that stemmed from an early childhood.

Each class of musical performers has shared its passion for traditional old-time Americana and African American gospel for years. Thursday, May 22, 2025 Advertise Donate Submit ...

For anyone attending a contemporary African American worship service, the experience carries “an expectation of participation,” said the Rev. Derrick Hammond, pastor of Oak Valley Baptist Church in ...

Celebrating the rich history and unifying messages of Black Music Month, reflecting on the impact of iconic artists like Sly ...

The resilience, faith and purity of African American hymns come to life at the Historic Ward Rooming House with “Precious ...

The exhibit, titled "Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music," traces the roots of gospel, blues, jazz, and soul and their lasting impact on American culture.

The sounds of chatter and gospel music filled downtown San Jose on June 14 as hundreds of people celebrated Juneteenth. The ...