The Gospel Train
Gospel
The Gospel Train
Gospel
Air Date: 02/12/24 | Expires: 02/11/28 | Rating: TV-PG
GOSPEL’s hour 1 takes the gospel train north to Chicago, where southern migrants Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Tharpe blended the melodic sounds and instrumentation of blues and jazz with lyrics about God’s goodness. Like the blues, gospel would become a commodity, but one built by Black-owned publishing companies like Martin and Morris and sustained by Black audiences.
The Gospel Train
S1 Ep1 | 53m
Air Date: 02/12/24 | Expires: 02/11/28 | Rating: TV-PG
GOSPEL’s hour 1 follows the sonic influences of blues and jazz music.
The Golden Age of Gospel
S1 Ep2 | 53m 1s
Air Date: 02/01/24 | Expires: 02/11/28 | Rating: TV-PG
GOSPEL’s hour 2 traces the Golden Age of Gospel from the Lord’s music to the mainstream.
Take the Message Everywhere
S1 Ep3 | 53m 1s
Air Date: 02/01/24 | Expires: 02/11/28 | Rating: TV-PG
In GOSPEL’s hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere.
Gospel’s Second Century
S1 Ep4 | 53m 1s
Air Date: 02/01/24 | Expires: 03/11/28 | Rating: TV-PG
GOSPEL’s hour 4 explores how gospel and preaching achieved platinum-selling success.
The Art of Black Preaching
S1 Ep1 | 48s
Air Date: 02/02/24
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits the Hampton University Ministers' Conference.
Thomas Dorsey’s Legacy
S1 Ep1 | 2m
Air Date: 02/12/24
Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933.
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
S1 Ep1 | 2m 45s
Air Date: 02/01/24
Cory Henry plays "Just A Closer Walk with Thee."
Mahalia Jackson’s Major Label Debut
S1 Ep1 | 2m 2s
Air Date: 02/01/24
Mahalia Jackson recorded on a major label for the first time in 1937, to mixed reviews.
“Move on Up a Little Higher” Changes the Gospel Game
S1 Ep2 | 4m 47s
Air Date: 02/12/24
The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
Dionne on Mahalia
S1 Ep2 | 42s
Air Date: 02/12/24
Dionne Warwick weighs in on what was special about Mahalia Jackson's voice.
Reverend C.L. Franklin Goes on the Record
S1 Ep2 | 1m 29s
Air Date: 02/12/24
Rev. Franklin recorded more than 70 albums of sermons
Rev. Dwight Andrews Discusses C.L. Franklin’s Influence
S1 Ep2 | 1m 3s
Air Date: 02/12/24
Rev. Dwight Andrews discusses C.L. Franklin and what Black preaching is.
Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
S1 Ep2 | 44s
Air Date: 02/01/24
The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement.
The March on Washington Showcased Sermons and Songs
S1 Ep2 | 2m 50s
Air Date: 02/01/24
Mahalia provided the soundtrack and MLK gave the sermon for the 1963 March on Washington.
Musicians’ Powerful Response to Birmingham Church Bombing
S1 Ep2 | 5m 12s
Air Date: 02/01/24
A month after the March on Washington, four little girls were murdered at a Sunday School.
Twinkie Clark Shows Why the Clark Sisters are Gospel Legends
S1 Ep3 | 2m 29s
Air Date: 02/01/24
Twinkie Clark performs two of her gospel compositions for Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Andrae Crouch Becomes the Go-To Producer for Pop & Hollywood
S1 Ep3 | 1m 26s
Air Date: 02/01/24
Andre Crouch brought the gospel sound to the music of Michael Jackson and Madonna.
Shirley Caesar’s Homage to Shoutin’ John
S1 Ep3 | 1m 25s
Air Date: 02/01/24
Shirley Caesar's 1988 album Live in Chicago features the song "Hold My Mule."
Married Pastors Spread the Word to Brooklyn Millennials
S1 Ep4 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 02/01/24
How do you spread the gospel to young black millennials motivated by digital activism?
Become a PBS KVIE member and watch your favorite PBS programs from any device.
We get support from:
We get support from: