American gospel music might have taken the forefront as a preferred source of inspiration for Gospel music lovers but African listeners are increasingly rediscovering and embracing their homegrown ...

In his new documentary Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe’s Gospel Music Legend, filmmaker James Ault reminds us of the effervescent worship culture that thrives across Christian Africa. So much ...

After a two-year domination of the continental gospel charts and awards, top Kenyan gospel stars Emmy Kosgei and Owen Mwatia, better known as Daddy Owen, stormed into international stardom. They won ...

Kierra Sheard came from a musical family. Her mother, Karen Sheard, and three aunts were part of the Grammy Award winning gospel girl group the Clark Sisters. At nine years old, she secured the Best ...

Six choirs, including the SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir and Cortland A Cappella, will raise their voices in celebration at the 25th SUNY Cortland African American Gospel Music Festival on Sunday, Nov. 7, ...

As gospel music’s appeal keeps rising globally, Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey and singer Mercy Chinwo are leading the pack with huge streaming numbers in sub-Saharan Africa. White House tells ...

Gospel music and faith have long been a part of Black culture in the U.S. From hymns that would be sung on slavery fields to anthems of the civil rights movement, gospel has been there. Adeerya ...

The impressive growth of Nigerian music has impacted even the industry's gospel arm, which has advent new stars whose music is reaching listeners across the globe. Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveiled a ...

Black people are spiritual beings, which contributes to our deep connection to gospel music. A 2021 Pew Research survey found that “belief in the divine is close to universal among Black Americans.” ...

White evangelical churches have a music problem, and I fear it’s getting worse. This year, the National Museum of Gospel Music is slated to open in Chicago. It will rise from the site of the historic ...