American gospel music might have taken the forefront as a preferred source of inspiration for Gospel music lovers but African listeners are increasingly rediscovering and embracing their homegrown ...

In his new documentary Machanic Manyeruke: The Life of Zimbabwe’s Gospel Music Legend, filmmaker James Ault reminds us of the effervescent worship culture that thrives across Christian Africa. So much ...

Gospel music has long been a spiritual cornerstone in Africa, offering solace, celebration and a divine connection. In recent years, this genre has experienced a remarkable resurgence, inspiring ...

South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir combines traditional African gospel and Western Christian music to form a rich, unique sound. In a visit to NPR, members of the group perform songs from their new CD ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A choir sings traditional gospel music. Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller The enslaved Africans who first arrived in the British colony ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The Soweto Gospel Choir brightened Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall with their energy and ...

The Afro-Caribbean and gospel music landscape in 2026 is buzzing with fresh energy, as artists like Antonny Drew, Baky, and Arsène Mukendi push creative limits with new albums, live tours, and even AI ...

After a two-year domination of the continental gospel charts and awards, top Kenyan gospel stars Emmy Kosgei and Owen Mwatia, better known as Daddy Owen, stormed into international stardom. They won ...

Four years ago, Debora Wondercheck was trying to process scenes of civil unrest in the wake of the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor taking place nationally and in Orange County, when she ...

The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the history and influence of Black religious music. For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and ...

The enslaved Africans who first arrived in the British colony of Virginia in 1619 after being forcefully removed from their natural environments left much behind, but their rhythms associated with ...