While gospel music can be traced back to the early 17th century, black gospel music really took shape in the late 18th century, when slaves began converting to Christianity and proclaiming their faith ...

For the enslaved Africans, music – rhythm in particular – became a tool of communication about their conditions. Later, it ...

The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence. American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at the history, evolution and influence of African ...

Long before record deals. Long before stages and spotlights. Black music in Syracuse was born in two places: the church and the community.

Gospel music experts discuss the evolution and influence of Black religious music in America. American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the influence of Black religious music.

Just two weeks ago, Marvin Sapp was the topic of church controversy for trapping a congregation until they each made a $20 donation ($100 for those on stage) until $40,000 was raised. And now, another ...

Let’s be real: you’ve probably been fooled once (or twice) when you were riding in the backseat of your grandmother‘s Buick on the way to church when an unsuspecting jam came through the car’s ...

The singing pianist’s songs have been recorded by Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, Boyz II Men, Yolanda Adams and more Special to the AFRO Sandy Spring, MD — Richard Smallwood, an eight-time Grammy® ...

For four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been a space where powerhouse choirs, chart-topping soloists, groups and new voices come together to honor the genre's impact. For four decades, ...

The group is dedicated to the performance and celebration of Black music and tradition.

On a Friday morning in early October, musicians, industry executives and politicians packed into the open-air café at the brand new Museum of Christian & Gospel Music — the first museum in the U.S.

Thousands of friends, family, public officials and fans of composer and gospel artist Richard Smallwood filled First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland for a spirited farewell to the “Maestro” on ...