They began, as Mr. Duncan always did — with “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” which was written at nearby Pilgrim Baptist Church by Thomas A Dorsey, renowned as the “Father of Gospel Music.” ...

Written by Thomas A. Dorsey, “Precious Lord ... For contemporary audiences, “Elijah Rock” is a reminder that gospel music isn’t just about solemn reflection—it’s also about joy ...

Each of the three movements of Bonds’ “Spiritual Suite” quotes an African-American spiritual — “The Valley of the Bones,” based on “Dry Bones”; “The Bells,” based on “Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells”; and ...

We sang all the standard Methodist hymns, but around 1940, Thomas A. Dorsey who had been the pianist for, of all people, Ma Rainey, began to write gospel music-- or before then, I suppose-- but ...

the father of Black gospel music Thomas Dorsey, and legendary singer Sam Cooke. "You see my dad and my uncle and my grandfather removing his remains from O'Hare, bringing him back to his chapel ...

New Orleans music has a rich history ... video New Orleans’ enduring soul queen, Irma Thomas has a strong church influence as well. Her one gospel album (1993’s Walk Around Heaven) is a ...

For almost a decade, three local gospel musicians have shared their passion and spirit with students in the "Black Music" ...

Move on Up! "is ... a celebration,” said Robert Santelli, executive director of the Springsteen Archives."It's a showcase of ...

February 9, 2025 • The Swindell Brothers with Bishop J.J. Wilkerson were one of the more unique quartets in gospel music – witness their charming "Judge Not." February 2, 2025 • The Bells of ...

The lanky singer made his gospel music debut on Friday March 14, with the release of two gospel songs All My Needs and Great Mercies. Asked the reason he released two songs on the same day ...

Violinist Ray Chen is a canny entertainer, but Thursday's performance with the BSO and guest conductor Teddy Abrams left ...