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Gospel

Thomas Dorsey's Legacy

Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933 -- soon the gospel choir would be one of the most important elements of the gospel tradition.

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Gospel's Second Century
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GOSPEL’s hour 4 explores how gospel and preaching achieved platinum-selling success.
Take the Message Everywhere
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In GOSPEL’s hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere.
The Golden Age of Gospel
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GOSPEL’s hour 2 traces the Golden Age of Gospel from the Lord’s music to the mainstream.
The Gospel Train
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GOSPEL’s hour 1 follows the sonic influences of blues and jazz music.
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