Gospel Music

Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music.

Like other forms of Christian music, the creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.

Gospel music in general is characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. Subgenres include contemporary gospel, urban contemporary gospel (sometimes referred to as "black gospel"), Southern gospel, and modern gospel music (now more commonly known as praise and worship music or contemporary Christian music). Several forms of gospel music utilize choirs, use piano or Hammond organ, drums, bass guitar and, increasingly, electric guitar. In comparison with hymns, which are generally of a statelier measure, the gospel song is expected to have a refrain and often a more syncopated rhythm.

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I'm not ashamed of the gospel, y'all
It's the power of God that can save us all
In the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed
And who lives by faith? The righteous will!
Awake from your slumber, rise! A letter from the wise
The book of Romans- the Christian faith summarized
By Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus
Called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel
Chapter 1: 16-17 is the thesis
Because our sins are colossal, hearts are harder than fossils
That's everybody's plight; cant' solve it- goodnight!
How do sinners get right in a Holy God's sight?
Amazing is the answer, see- Romans states it candidly
The first three chapters- God's case against humanity
Whether it's idolatry or religious hypocrisy
No one can possibly see the charges and say "It's not for me"
Everybody's guilty, everybody's filthy
Before God on judgment day is where everybody will be
For those who believe in Jesus who suffered and died
"It feels so good to be justified"
I'm not ashamed of the gospel, y'all
It's the power of God that can save us all
In the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed
And who lives by faith? The righteous will!
At the cross the wrath of God was spent on Jesus
On behalf of all who repent and believe this
We receive His perfect righteousness
In exchange, believers cursed lives are His
Behold the blessedness for earth's cold residents
Chapter 4- Paul defends it from the Old Testament
Up to this point, we saw the need for justification
In chapter 5 and following, we see it's implications
In service and purity, we yearn for maturity
Empowered by Christ, who gives eternal security
Slowly but surely, He removes every vice
Raised to newness of life through our union with Christ
But chapter 7 finds us struggling with sin
It's buggin' us within but He loves us to the end
Even with complications through sin's occupation
For God's consecrated there's no condemnation
The Holy Spirit inside, He comforts like no other
He convinces us we're God's children even when we suffer
Nothing in creation could ever separate us
From the love of God in Christ Jesus who saved us
In chapter 9 we see God is sovereign in His mercy
His dealings with Israel shows He's working out His purposes
By the end of 11 it's Jew and Gentile together
United in Christ to His glory forever!
I'm not ashamed of the gospel, y'all
It's the power of God that can save us all
In the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed
And who lives by faith? The righteous will!
So in view of God's mercies
We remove our worldly uniforms and throw on crucified jerseys
Holy and acceptable, ruled by the divine
Being transformed by renewal of the mind
Yeshua's design- obedience to the Scriptures
With love as the key ingredient in the mixture
The godly man's picture under the new covenant
Mindful of God, we submit to the goverment
Not passing judgment on weaker brothers
Instead we spread love to them to keep them from stumbling
When we do this, God will truly then smile
As Christ is glorified through jew and gentile
And the God of peace at His judgment seat
Will soon crush Satan under our feet!
Now this is just an overview- go and read Romans through

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Seasoned Producer Mazuruse Releases Album

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[Zimbabwe Standard] Prominent music producer and guitarist Forward Mazuruse has released what promises to be a blockbuster gospel music album titled, Jesus Is Everything (Jesu Ndiye Zvese) ... ....

Amakye Dede & Lumba Are Prophet Kobi’s Favorite Musicians, So What? Revised

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THE FUTURE OF GOSPEL MUSIC ... On the other hand, Ghanaian gospel music can be restructured to fit the typology of “conscious music” if its composers, writers, and singers can conscientize their lyrical philosophies via personal and group intellectual consumption of matters and questions bordering on the many roles positive social and political consciousness play in human existence and political morality....

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For over a decade, the platform has given gospel music lovers the chance to sing and dance along to some of the popular songs from their gospel icons ... Speaking on the upcoming event, Eugene Zuta, who is the President of E’mPraise Incorporated, said the time has come for gospel musicians to depart from the ......

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From the Most Popular Song of the Year category through Album of the Year to Music Video of the Year, all nominees have been upbeat about winning ... His songs are also popular, especially among Christians and gospel music enthusiasts ... SP Sarpong has, however, allowed his music and his performances do the talking for him in the hope that they will make him the first gospel artiste to win this particular award since its inception....

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In a four-day workshop, Wise will share his expertise on African American gospel music with participants from around the world ... Paulus Church in Hamburg-Heimfeld -- The ensemble will join the Harburg Gospel Choir and SoulBridges vocal quartet ... The ensemble sings not only traditional and contemporary gospel music but a broad repertoire of spirituals, folk songs and formally composed choral works by African American composers....

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Will Power, a playwright whose artistic vision has linked Dallas Theater Center, where he serves as the Andrew W. Mellon playwright in residence, and Southern Methodist University, where he works as an artist in residence, has won a Doris Duke Artist Award of $275,000 ... He is currently working on Wade in the Water, which he describes as a “Nuvo-Gospel Musical,” with Center Theater Group in Los Angeles ... Editor Picks. ....

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This criticism itself exposes the covert hypocrisy of his largely anonymous critics and their abject ignorance of the complicated landscape of the diversity of music genres generally, and of gospel music in particular ... And of course, there are secular professionals who have directed and produced gospel music videos ... This is not to totally deny the world of gospel music these creative, innovative characterizations....

J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise live recording set for May 11

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The choir will record their eighth, yet-titled live album to commemorate 15 years in the Gospel music industry at City of Praise Family Ministries (8501 Jericho City Drive) ... which spawned two Top Ten radio smashes with its title-track and “Lord of All.” The choir also garnered a 2010 Soul Train Music Award nomination for Gospel Artist of the Year....

Country and gospel singer to receive master’s degree from TSU at age 87 (Tennessee State University)

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Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Howard University, 2014 ... The sports, arts, and entertainment management concentration was enticing to me because I have been very involved in the gospel music industry as a singer ... My career goals are to be a renowned international gospel singer and music executive ... to uplift and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ....

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(contemporary gospel) and DJ DGlove (hip hop/EDM). The two artists' music and videos are set to premiere at an upcoming reception on Thursday, April 28th in the atrium of the Athletic Training Center from 6 p.m ... 'I love all types of music but my soul feels complete when I'm singing gospel music ... HBCU Records will be a great addition to B-CU's rich musical heritage and promises to focus on the art of true artist development....

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... of the R and B act The Gap Band), or gospel music artists Mary Mary and James Fortune, being able to command audiences of multiple sizes and makeups is clearly evident....

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His musical Stagger Lee (2015) spanned the 20th century, tracing mythical characters in their quest to achieve the American Dream ... Power is currently working on Wade in the Water, which he describes as a 'Nuvo-Gospel Musical,' or a work that brings a more contemporary viewpoint to a traditional Biblical or gospel tale....

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