James Cleveland wasn’t just a gospel musician—he was a sonic theologian. He understood how to translate biblical themes into ...

Gospel music has its origins in the hymns, spirituals and sacred songs found in Afro-American culture in the 18th and 19th Century. Gospel songs were originally sung by African slaves. Lyrics ...

Its upbeat tempo ... of turmoil. The gospel-infused arrangement and soothing lyrics provide a message of hope and acceptance, making it one of the band’s most cherished songs.

(funky upbeat music ... corner and they were practicing the songs. And I thought, wow! (Nicole chuckling) Teenagers getting that enthusiastic about gospel music, I was delighted to see that.

Originally a gospel singer, she went on to meld soulful melodies with dance-floor-friendly grooves on songs like the 1975 ... where her upbeat R&B fit perfectly with the hot nights and subtropical ...