Extras
Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933.
Thomas Dorsey's Legacy
Reverend C.L. Franklin Goes on the Record
Rev. Franklin recorded more than 70 albums of sermons
Reverend C.L. Franklin Goes on the Record
Rev. Dwight Andrews Discusses C.L. Franklin's Influence
Rev. Dwight Andrews discusses C.L. Franklin and what Black preaching is.
Rev. Dwight Andrews Discusses C.L. Franklin's Influence
"Move on Up a Little Higher" Changes the Gospel Game
The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
"Move on Up a Little Higher" Changes the Gospel Game
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits the Hampton University Ministers' Conference.
The Art of Black Preaching
Twinkie Clark Shows Why the Clark Sisters are Gospel Legends
Twinkie Clark performs two of her gospel compositions for Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Twinkie Clark Shows Why the Clark Sisters are Gospel Legends
Shirley Caesar's Homage to Shoutin' John
Shirley Caesar's 1988 album Live in Chicago features the song "Hold My Mule."
Shirley Caesar's Homage to Shoutin' John
Musicians' Powerful Response to Birmingham Church Bombing
A month after the March on Washington, four little girls were murdered at a Sunday School.
Musicians' Powerful Response to Birmingham Church Bombing
Married Pastors Spread the Word to Brooklyn Millennials
How do you spread the gospel to young black millennials motivated by digital activism?
Married Pastors Spread the Word to Brooklyn Millennials
The March on Washington Showcased Sermons and Songs
Mahalia provided the soundtrack and MLK gave the sermon for the 1963 March on Washington.
The March on Washington Showcased Sermons and Songs
Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement.
Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
Mahalia Jackson's Major Label Debut
Mahalia Jackson recorded on a major label for the first time in 1937, to mixed reviews.
Mahalia Jackson's Major Label Debut
Andrae Crouch Becomes the Go-To Producer for Pop & Hollywood
Andre Crouch brought the gospel sound to the music of Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Andrae Crouch Becomes the Go-To Producer for Pop & Hollywood
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