The Christian Century

Machanic Manyeruke and the gospel music scene in Africa

In his new documentary Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe’s Gospel Music Legend, filmmaker James Ault reminds us of the effervescent worship culture that thrives across Christian Africa. So much ...

African rhythms, ideas of sin and the Hammond organ: A brief history of gospel music’s evolution

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

A Brief History Of Gospel Music, From African Rhythms To 'The Brooklyn Sound'

As Easter and Passover approach, University of Connecticut music professor Robert Stephens joins Here & Now's Robin Young to discuss the evolution of gospel music, from African rhythms to the Hammond ...
PBS

The history, influence of African American religious music

The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the history and influence of Black religious music. For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and ...
The Conversation

African rhythms, ideas of sin and the Hammond organ: A brief history of gospel music’s evolution

I have received five grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities in the following years 2012 - $200,749.00; 2014 - 179,985.00; 2015 - 177,917; 2016 - 179,800. The enslaved Africans who first ...