With the notable exception of Mahalia Jackson, most women in gospel music have been overshadowed by male singers and groups. Emmy Award-winning journalist Cheryl Wills joins Beyond The Hype to share ...

From its origin, women pioneered the sound of gospel music. Artists like Mahalia Jackson and Rosetta Tharpe elevated the popularity of the genre in the mid-1900s, treading the path for gospel singers ...

In honor of Black History Month, the Moore Public Library will host Christopher L. Jones, in a gospel music event, 11 a.m. Feb. 20. Jones' vocals are the highlight of the third annual Gospel Brunch, ...

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Historian Bill Doggett reflects on the influence of Black women on American music, from the earliest recorded spirituals to today. The poignancy of the opening words of the Negro Spiritual belie a ...