James Brown set the standard for dynamic live performance in American music. Inspired by preachers in the Black church, Brown started out singing in gospel quartets. As the "Godfather of Soul," he ...
A now-bygone Houston gospel quartet, the Echoes of Zion ... massive effort to archive the art form in 2006. Called the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program, the 16-year undertaking has led ...
October 20, 2024 • Deep-voiced Jimmy Jones was one of the few lead bass singers to lead his own group – the Sensationals – in the history of gospel music.