He has endowed his creatures with the capacity to create, and from this capacity has flowed the sweet songs of sorrow and joy that have allowed man to cope with his environment and many different ...

As the Beach Boys sang “house,” the song, “All Summer Long,” didn’t just change chords — in a luscious instant, it ascended ...

Black Music Month, founded in 1979 by Dyana Williams, Kenny Gamble, and Ed Wright, continues to inspire in 2025. This year, ...

According to gospel music legend Kirk Franklin, “For so long, the (musical) terms ‘Christian’ and ‘Gospel’ for many are code ...

Gregory Porter, the Grammy-winning vocalist, discusses his approach to blending jazz, soul and gospel while maintaining ...

Meet 7 iconic Black musicians who transformed music and won countless awards, from soul to hip hop, shaping culture forever.

“Black gospel music has inspired sub-genres such as Southern gospel and ... everyone filled the FUMC sanctuary with the sounds of the music of the lyrics, "Go down Moses/Way down in Egypt land/Tell ...

The music legend, who will receive the Black Music Icon Award ahead of the 2025 Grammys, has been critically praised and panned for his style of gospel music. From the moment Kirk Franklin burst ...

For generations, Black music has been one of the foundational sources ... and then he places on top of it lyrics that speak of the gospel,” Moss said. While he had created a transformative style of ...

Tharpe’s unique blend of spiritual lyrics and rhythmic accompaniment ... further solidifying her position in the gospel music industry. The legacy of black female gospel singers is a testament ...