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Joyful Noise Press The importance of gospel music in the legacy of African American people. Books detailing the origin

Publisher of book(s) on African American gospel history and legacy.

14/07/2025

On this week’s episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, I sit down with Worship and Choir Master Christopher J. Watkins—the gifted composer, songwriter, and recording artist behind the sound of the Stellar Award-nominated choir, Chris & Kyle with True Spirit.Christopher op...

Do you agree with these choices?
08/07/2025

Do you agree with these choices?

Introduction Music has the power to uplift, inspire, and connect us to something greater than ourselves, and nowhere is this

The power of the sung gospel.
07/07/2025

The power of the sung gospel.

Gospel singer CeCe Winans shared our biggest call of all: “to draw people to [God].” “How do you recognize that you have your...

Kirk Franklin speaks out.
29/06/2025

Kirk Franklin speaks out.

In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, Kirk Franklin and Norman Gyamfi sit down for a powerful conversation that bridges faith, culture, and business. They share the story of how their partnership began and why their mission goes far beyond music. Norman reveals how a lack of marketing in th...

Thomas Dorsey Festival Gala
28/06/2025

Thomas Dorsey Festival Gala

28/06/2025

Wonderful beginning to thee annual tribute to Thomas Dorsey.

27/06/2025

Adams released her first album in 1987.

Congratulations
27/06/2025

Congratulations

From Negro spirituals to today’s chart-topping gospel hits, African American religious music has continued to evolve and reflect Black culture and spiritual ...

Inductees
20/06/2025

Inductees

The Gospel Music Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

Congratulations Calvin!
17/06/2025

Congratulations Calvin!

“All About The Love” is a beautiful ballad that uplifts and inspires affirmation of life.

Stellar nominees
15/06/2025

Stellar nominees

Central City Productions proudly announces the nominees for the 40th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards presented by Procter and Gamble, across 36 categories,

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Black Gospel Music and its Roots

Publisher of book(s) on African American gospel history and legacy. How music has sustained African religious practices in America is the subject of my last book. The importance of Dr. Thomas Dorsey to gospel music and the work of his protege the Rev. James Cleveland form the subject matter of the first and second books with emphasis on the gospel music conventions they organized for church worship and the gospel music industry.