Gospel

February 17: Thomas A. Dorsey 3 min read

February 17: Thomas A. Dorsey

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Father of Gospel Music Story Thomas A. Dorsey, often called the “Father of Gospel Music,” revolutionized religious... Read More

February 2: Mahalia Jackson 2 min read

February 2: Mahalia Jackson

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month “The Queen of Gospel” at the March on Washington Story The Mahalia Jackson stirring performance of “How I... Read More

African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith 1 min read

African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Discover the profound spiritual connections that weave through African and African-American religious traditions with our puzzle, “African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith.” This engaging... Read More

Cissy Houston crossed the bridge over troubled water 1 min read

Cissy Houston crossed the bridge over troubled water

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Emily “Cissy” Houston, the legendary gospel and soul singer, crossed the bridge over troubled water at the age of 91 on October 7, 2024, surrounded... Read More

Ronnie Dyson: A Tapestry of Gospel, Soul, and Theater 2 min read

Ronnie Dyson: A Tapestry of Gospel, Soul, and Theater

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

Throughout history there have been many talented individuals who have graced the stage and left a lasting impact on the world of music, film and... Read More

(Left to right, per Getty Image crediting): Ed Pollack, Albert Wynn, Thomas A. Dorsey, Ma Rainey, Dave Nelson, and Gabriel Washington in 1923 -- A Legacy of Inspiration — It's Called Gospel Music!

A Legacy of Inspiration — It’s Called Gospel Music! 8 min read

A Legacy of Inspiration — It’s Called Gospel Music!

Ron Scott 4 years ago

When most people think of gospel music, the Black church immediately comes to mind — deacons and sisters shouting and animated pastors asking for Amens.... Read More

BAM Festival Summer Concert “The Hallelujah Train” 1 min read

BAM Festival Summer Concert “The Hallelujah Train”

Ronald Bunn 10 years ago

Called “the most imaginatively supple drummer in jazz” (The New York Times), drummer Brian Blade (Wayne Shorter, Joni Mitchell), began playing at Shreveport’s Zion Baptist... Read More

BAM R&B Festival Summer Concert – Mali Music 1 min read

BAM R&B Festival Summer Concert – Mali Music

Ronald Bunn 10 years ago

Savannah-based singer-songwriter Mali Music, also known as Jamaal Pollard, exploded onto the R&B scene with his 2014 debut album Mali Is…, which earned him a... Read More