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“Died -Jaime-Murrell-Gospel Singer Who Brought Carribean Styles to Worship Music”

Reprint of a previous publication. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2021/february/jaime-murrell-died-latin-gospel-music.html

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“The Father of Gospel Music Wanted to Be a Secular Star”

Reprint of previous post. https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2018/may/”

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“When Gospel Music Sparked a ‘Worship War'”

Re-published article lost in previous posts.   https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/december-web-only/gospel-music-great-migration-black-church.html?utm_medium=widgetsocial

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Remembering Sandra Crouch Gospel Music Association 3/21/24

Celebrated GMA Dove Award and GRAMMY-winning gospel artist and preacher, SANDRA CROUCH died on Sunday March 17th aged 81. A star in her own right, she was the twin sister of late gospel great Andraé Crouch. Crouch’s death was confirmed on … Continue reading

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Gospel Heritage Month

Join gospel host Ansonia Gibbs Saturday 9/9/23 .

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Swedish Documentary “The Amazing Gospel”

Interviews with gospel writers and singers in American and Sweden documents the spread of gospel to Sweden and Chicago’s prominent impact beginning with Thomas A. Dorsey https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.svtplay.se%2Fvideo%2FKA5aQEQ%2Famazing-gospel%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3-r09iSPfWXHZmoIm5pPbAR_iUJw2dwyvRDmpMu6xBKeODr8YdQQOUaEg&h=AT3WBpkwANPIrxXTHU1e9W9J-vok4UIlvNghoqDe0ra9D3jiKumU5dMzU3wg55HyEzxxt_cIMZFi7w0pjdZvz0dcwCSECMSojDDALAZCajjSqfWgc7cBJIn-N-cVl9l4hPej_kwdZy6-

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The Legacy of Gospel Music

WTTW – public television shares how gospel music energized and changed worship experiences forever following the acceptance of the new gospel blues introduced by Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey in the 1930s.   https://chicagodefender.com/the-birth-of-gospel-highlights-chicagos-rich-history-in-gospel-music/ https://interactive.wttw.com/playlist/2022/05/05/birth-gospel-interview

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Part Two of the “Let’s Talk GMG (Gospel Music Gold) with Ansonia Gibbs

Part 2 examinees  how Thomas Dorsey’s legacy is celebrated in his hometown of Villa Rica, GA.  Ministry  and sacred music are further discussed.  The relevance of how and why the sung and preached gospel served as a lifeline for people … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk Gospel Gold with Ansonia Gibbs

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 a podcast on Gospel God with Ansonia Gibbs features Kathryn Kemp.  It airs at 8:00 AM CST.  It is available on multiple platforms and  will air in two segments.  You will enjoy many other segments about … Continue reading

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Magnolia Lewis Butts

Black gospel music is integral to all religions.  An often unsung hymnist and composer is Magnolia Lewis Butts Magnolia Lewis Butts. Lewis, a classically trained musician, composer, and soloist was a pioneer in the gospel revolution that took place in … Continue reading

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