Wade in the Water is a 26-part series, originally released in 1994, that celebrates African American sacred music and traditions. To learn more about the series, click here. For more episodes click ...

Meshell Ndegeocello is a modern master of electric bass. Her playing never calls undue attention to itself, yet her songs would fall apart without it. Bouncing between just two notes, she exudes ...

If one way of understanding gospel music is to trace its emergence in the midst of the African-American Great Migration — from south to north, from rural areas to urban regions, from agrarian culture ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s something about listening to great old-school style gospel songs that always seems to revive a tired soul. Over the years, ...

A special event this weekend in Pensacola that aims to uplift the community will feature an array of award-winning gospel singers spreading the message of hope. The event, called "Gospel on the Water, ...

Gospel music evolved from antebellum spirituals into a distinct genre in 1920s Chicago, serving as both a "weapon of worship" and a foundation for modern R&B and Rock 'n Roll. The genre fueled the ...

Gospel music is more than just a genre; it is a spiritual experience that transcends time and space. For centuries, believers have turned to gospel music to deepen their faith, find solace in ...