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February 12, 2024
From the blues to hip hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century. Musical styles come and go, but there's one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage and wisdom from the pulpit to the choir lofts on any given Sunday. Gospel, the latest history series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality
Full Episodes
Gospel's Second Century
S1E4
Gospel’s hour 4 explores how gospel and preaching achieved platinum-selling success.
Take the Message Everywhere
S1E3
In Gospel’s hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere.
The Golden Age of Gospel
S1E2
Gospel’s hour 2 traces the Golden Age of Gospel from the Lord’s music to the mainstream....
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