Floriene Watson Willis sang in the early days of gospel music. She taught Aretha Franklin a hymn. She’s turning 99.

The Watson Family Singers were some of the first gospel performers on the radio, thanks to their All Nations Pentecostal ...
Rolling Out

5 reasons listening to gospel music strengthens your faith

Gospel music is more than just a genre; it is a spiritual experience that transcends time and space. For centuries, believers have turned to gospel music to deepen their faith, find solace in ...
Nashville Scene

With God on Their Side?

If there was ever any question about whether an artist could make a gospel record that has nothing to do with the gospel music industry, the evidence is in. Last year, not one, but two people, Buddy ...
The Grio

Notes on faith: It’s time to tell the truth about God, gays, and gospel music

“Notes on faith” is theGrio’s inspirational, interdenominational series featuring Black thought leaders across faiths. Awakening to a flurry of DMs and texts the other day, I was directed to a short ...
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10 Mahalia Jackson Gospel Songs That Brought the Church to Life.

(ThyBlackMan.com) When Mahalia Jackson sings, Heaven listens. And if you’ve ever had one of her songs catch you mid-tear, mid-praise, or mid-testimony — then you already know the power she holds.