The University Gospel Singers’ voices resonate loudly and clearly in the Music Building’s Room 198. The students stand as they sing, clapping their hands and swaying to the rhythm of the vibrant songs ...

Civilla D. Martin was a gifted songwriter known for creating some of the most cherished gospel hymns in Christian music. Her lyrics often spoke of faith, hope, and comfort, making her songs meaningful ...

Peek into the sanctuary of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on any given Sunday afternoon and you’re apt to hear the “Joyful Noise” of scores of people belting out gospel hymns, spirituals and freedom ...

Songwriters living in ancient Egypt would never have expected the words and melodies they sang would feature on Australian music charts 1,800 years later. But one Australian academic's obsession with ...

Looking back at the painful and difficult history of being Black in America, religion has always been an important cultural and spiritual backbone — constantly sustaining and replenishing the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This list of best Easter songs and albums, including favorites performed by contemporary Christian ...

Prepare to be charmed by the soul-touching voices of black female gospel singers who have left an unforgettable mark on the music industry. These remarkable women have showcased exceptional talent and ...

Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel music, died on December 30. For decades, the composer and recording artist infused church hymns with a contemporary sound.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world’s most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it’s also become a showcase for ...

Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and ...