Gospel Music
Transcript: Southern Gospel Gospel Music Genres And as the Gospel music began to spread all over America, He became very famous. So he began his own publishing company and began to publish his songs. He published over 400 songs and composed over hundreds more and he died on January 23, 1993 May 4, 1891 - July 17, 1963 -One of the Founding fathers of Gospel -Responsible for songs in the hymn book -Influence during the Civil Rights period December 5, 1931 - February 9, 1991 Modern Gospel Music geared towards younger audiences. Contemporary Gospel derives from Traditional Black Gospel music and has a strong influence from Rhythm and Blues (R&B) and Pop Music. The song being played is 'He's the Greatest' by YoungLight. He shared the start of the Gospel music with Charles A. Tindley (July 7th 1851 - July 26, 1933), and Lucie E. Campbell (April 30, 1885 - January 3, 1963) A form of blues-based gospel music combining blues guitar and evangelistic lyrics. Blind Willie Johnson (below) was one of the original founders of gospel blues, paving the way for current artists (such as Beyonce) to continue the Gospel Blues Legacy. The song being performed is 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' by Beyonce Knowles. "Arizona" Juanita Dranes Thomas A. Dorsey His most famous song is "Precious Lord", he wrote it after the death of his mother Composers James Weldon Johnson Important People In Gospel Music October 26, 1911 - January 27, 1972 James Cleveland one of gospel music's all time greats music referenced to the storms of life and of the goo that is produced through overcoming adversity sang at the March on Washington for Dr. King and his funeral Edwin Hawkins Harry Thacker Burleigh Death Gospel John Prince Kee His most famous song is "Precious Lord", he wrote it after the death of his mother Mahalia Jackson Shout Band Gospel August 29, 1929 - October 8, 2010 Traditional Black Gospel V. Michael McKay Music designed to express belief regarding Christian life. Traditional Black Gospel provides an entertaining way to praise God. The trendsetter of this genre was the 'Queen of Gospel' Mahalia Jackson, who is heard here singing 'Lord Don't Move the Mountain' -Composer, Vocalist, Conductor -Tuskegee honoree -Known for African Religion Folk JaLia Randolph Dajah Thomas Alexis Madison Joel Jones Ebram Introduced in the late 19th Century, being the first religious genre brought outside the church. A subgenre is Progressive Southern Gospel which tends to be presented with a more emotional tone. Being played is 'He's Been There' by Jeff and Sheri Easter the #1 song in the Southern Gospel charts. Thomas A. Dorsey was one of the first to start Gospel music. He is a son of a very religious family. And as he was talented in music especially in piano, he began to use his talent to compose new christian songs that has the Gospel music style as he was mixing the blues and christian music. Thomas A. Dorsey William Dawson Gospel Blues one of the first professional women gospel singers accompanied Holiness music with syncopated, ragtime style nasal styled singing influenced other gospel artists -Influential musician in black music -Known for the Black National Anthem "Queen of Gospel Music" known as "The Star Maker" songs represented patience, endurance, survival, and the staying power of God influenced by Mahalia Jackson Although Thomas A. Dorsey is known for "the father of Gospel music", he can't be considered the sole founder of the Gospel music Albertina Walker widely known for successful arrangement of "Oh Happy Day" originator of urban contemporary gospel leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers Gosepl Music Motivational Christian music styled in the feel of Country and Nigerian high life. The most notable artist is Ebeneezer Obey, who is heard singing 'Adekunle'. Charles Tindley When Introduced in the early 1920's, Shout Band Gospel music has a very fast, upbeat tempo. Artists usually break into Shout music towards the end of the song to produce an emphatic finale. The trombone is the lead instrument, as it allows for a wide range of emotive expression. "King of Gospel Music" one of the creators of modern gospel on and off member of The Caravans songwriter, clinician, speaker, conductor, and author one of the most influential songwriters success in "Hymns for Him" Thomas A. Dorsey "Prince of Gospel Music" known for having a husky, soulful voice mixed modern contemporary gospel with traditional Thomas A. Dorsey was one of the first to start Gospel music. He is a son of a very religious family. And as he was talented in music especially in piano, he began to use his talent to compose new christian songs that has the Gospel music style as he was mixing the blues and christian music. -Major composer of gospel music -He learned his knowledge from his grandfather -Mainly known for negro spirituals -Father of Gospel Music -Composed many Hymns -Funded the first music store to sell books of black composers music And as the Gospel music began to spread all over America, He