Gospel Music Lyrics: The History Of Gospel

Although Gospel Music is now performed all over the world by all nationalities, its roots come from slavery. It was through Gospel music that Black people were able to share their feelings, emotions and connections with God. But who are the founding fathers of Gospel?  Where did it all start?  A look at two founding fathers of the Gospel music : Charles Albert Tindley (1851-1933), and Thomas Andrew Dorsey (1899-1993).

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Listen to the 6 minute mark why white so called Christian slave holder were the worse of all slave masters.

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Learn Why white people tried to strip Gospel singing of all emotion. History of Gospel- Video 5 History of Gospel- Video 6 History of Gospel - Video 7

 

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 Black Americans have an incredible history of being able to overcome with the divine guidance of God's hand. Gospel music represents God speaking through his chosen people to the rest of the world.

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[james]

I wish I was more educated about the history of the gospel and the lord