Gospel
GOSPEL explores Black spirituality in sermon and song.
The Gospel Train
S1 Ep1 | 52m 25s
GOSPEL’s hour 1 follows the sonic influences of blues and jazz music.
The Golden Age of Gospel
S1 Ep2 | 52m 26s
GOSPEL’s hour 2 traces the Golden Age of Gospel from the Lord’s music to the mainstream.
Take the Message Everywhere
S1 Ep3 | 52m 26s
In GOSPEL’s hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere.
Gospel’s Second Century
S1 Ep4 | 52m 56s
GOSPEL’s hour 4 explores how gospel and preaching achieved platinum-selling success.
The Art of Black Preaching
S1 Ep1 | 48s
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits the Hampton University Ministers' Conference.
Thomas Dorsey’s Legacy
S1 Ep1 | 2m
Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933.
Mahalia Jackson’s Major Label Debut
S1 Ep1 | 2m 2s
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
The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
Dionne on Mahalia
S1 Ep2 | 42s
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
Rev. Franklin recorded more than 70 albums of sermons
Rev. Dwight Andrews Discusses C.L. Franklin’s Influence
S1 Ep2 | 1m 3s
Rev. Dwight Andrews discusses C.L. Franklin and what Black preaching is.
Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
S1 Ep2 | 44s
The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement.
The March on Washington Showcased Sermons and Songs
S1 Ep2 | 2m 50s
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
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
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
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
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
How do you spread the gospel to young black millennials motivated by digital activism?
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