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GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

This special is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration that honors the legacy and influence of Gospel music in America. Contemporary secular artists and renowned gospel singers perform their favorite gospel classics. The event, co-hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Erica Campbell, and featuring John Legend, is a companion program to the four-hour PBS documentary series, Gospel.

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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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