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Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
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Thomas Dorsey's Legacy
Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933.
Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933.
Reverend C.L. Franklin Goes on the Record
Rev. Franklin recorded more than 70 albums of sermons
Rev. Franklin recorded more than 70 albums of sermons
Rev. Dwight Andrews Discusses C.L. Franklin's Influence
Rev. Dwight Andrews discusses C.L. Franklin and what Black preaching is.
Rev. Dwight Andrews discusses C.L. Franklin and what Black preaching is.
The Art of Black Preaching
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits the Hampton University Ministers' Conference.
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits the Hampton University Ministers' Conference.
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Cory Henry plays "Just A Closer Walk with Thee."
Cory Henry plays "Just A Closer Walk with Thee."
Mahalia Jackson's Major Label Debut
Mahalia Jackson recorded on a major label for the first time in 1937, to mixed reviews.
Mahalia Jackson recorded on a major label for the first time in 1937, to mixed reviews.
Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement.
The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement.
The March on Washington Showcased Sermons and Songs
Mahalia provided the soundtrack and MLK gave the sermon for the 1963 March on Washington.
Mahalia provided the soundtrack and MLK gave the sermon for the 1963 March on Washington.
Musicians' Powerful Response to Birmingham Church Bombing
A month after the March on Washington, four little girls were murdered at a Sunday School.
A month after the March on Washington, four little girls were murdered at a Sunday School.
Married Pastors Spread the Word to Brooklyn Millennials
How do you spread the gospel to young black millennials motivated by digital activism?
How do you spread the gospel to young black millennials motivated by digital activism?
Twinkie Clark Shows Why the Clark Sisters are Gospel Legends
Twinkie Clark performs two of her gospel compositions for Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Twinkie Clark performs two of her gospel compositions for Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Dionne on Mahalia
Dionne Warwick weighs in on what was special about Mahalia Jackson's voice.
Dionne Warwick weighs in on what was special about Mahalia Jackson's voice.
"Move on Up a Little Higher" Changes the Gospel Game
The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
Andrae Crouch Becomes the Go-To Producer for Pop & Hollywood
Andre Crouch brought the gospel sound to the music of Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Andre Crouch brought the gospel sound to the music of Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Shirley Caesar's Homage to Shoutin' John
Shirley Caesar's 1988 album Live in Chicago features the song "Hold My Mule."
Shirley Caesar's 1988 album Live in Chicago features the song "Hold My Mule."