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Description It's impractical to recap the rich history of gospel music in even a box set, but this single disc does a terrific job of introducing the highlights of the genre over a brief but effective 50-minute CD. From such legends as Mahalia Jackson, the Staple Singers, and James Cleveland to the somewhat more esoteric Violinaires and Trumpeteers, co-compilers Joel Dorn and photographer Lee Friedlander -- old friends from their days working together at Atlantic Records -- present a well-rounded...
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Designed for the general reader of gospel music as well as for those who incorporate it into lesson plans on the academic level. This book provides basic information of African roots, spirituals and contemporary gospel. Whether you are teaching elementary, secondary or at the college level, Hillsman makes it easy to incorporate gospel music into your course by providing suggested units, lessons and activities.
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From Thomas A. Dorsey, The Godfather of Gospel, to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, this is the story of a redemptive spirit that heals communities amd flows through generations. Trace the path of the music from West Africa to the Inner City, while definitive performances of gospel classics fill the story with sound. Enjoy rare historical footage of artists like Mahalia Jackson, Tramaine Hawkins, Reverend James Cleveland and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Then “Get Happy” with contemporary soloists like...
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Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music
A revivalist music that appeared around 1870, this American music genre has grown into popular culture and is known worldwide. The Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music is the first comprehensive reference to cover all aspects of gospel music in the United States, highlighting how African-American and white gospel tradition interconnect. By adopting an inclusive approach that incorporates both African-American and white gospel music, this work is a complete survey of this important genre, relating its origins...
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Michael English's roots are in Southern gospel; he performed with the Singing Americans, the Goodmans, the Gaither Trio and the Gaither Vocal Band before going solo in 1991. English began drawing attention to his powerful tenor when he recorded "I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy," first with the Singing Americans, then with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. English has won Dove Awards for Best New Artist and Best Male Vocalist. Among his solo efforts: 1993's Hope, 1995's Healing and 1996's Freedom...
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Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music
Many gospel music artists exist in an double bind -- like nearly all musicians, gospel performers are influenced by the sounds around them, and many of the most creative artists are interested in taking their work in new and challenging directions. However, gospel is also music that serves to honor the Lord, and many strict Evangelical Christians are deeply wary of the influence of secular music in the gospel community, to the extent than a few notable sacred artists who have incorporated rock, soul...
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Elvis's Background In Gospel Music
Elvis's Background In Gospel Music
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Hal Leonard The Gospel Music Association's Song of the Year 4th Edition (Piano/Vocal/Guitar This new edition features 37 Dove Award-winning songs from 1969 to 2007, including: El Shaddai * How Great Is Our God * I Can Only Imagine * My Savior My God * Place in This World * Via Dolorosa * Who Am I * and more. Lists the year each song won the award, the songwriters, and the recording artists.Table of contents Another Time, Another Place Because He Lives Butterfly Kisses El Shaddai Friend Of A Wounded...
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Swinging, electrifying and inspiring! The Majesty of Gospel presents 16 of the most popular and best-known gospel songs. Melodies in groovy new arrangements to touch your soul! Solo parts with additional written-out variations of the theme and chord symbols for your own improvisation. The accompanying CD recorded by top studio musicians contains all the pieces in two versions: as a complete version with melodic parts, and as a band backing-track for playing along to. Let yourself be accompanied by...
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Backbeat Books Uncloudy Days - The Gospel Music Encyclopedia (331296)
This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the multitude of fans of this best-selling genre of popular music. Uncloudy Days is a treasure chest of substantial profiles on the influential names in gospel music history such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson, the Hawkins family, Clara Ward, James Cleveland, and the Winans. It also uncovers the history of one hit wonders and others who are not as familiar to gospel music fans. Everyone has a story to share and this book tells more than 500 of them,...
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I Love Gospel Music: Traditional
DPCI: 244-00-2188. ASIN: B002H05RBI. Catalog #: 11309768. Item can not be gift wrapped.
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Southern Gospel Music and Proud of It
This collection includes 54 gospel favorites arranged for piano and 4-part vocal in hymnal style. Features shape notes, and these songs: Bring Me Out of Desert · Broken Rose · Canaanland Is Just in Sight · Empty Vessel · God Bless the U.S.A. · Good Old Boys · He Speaks to Me · I Bowed on My Knees · I'm a Jesus Fan · Jericho · New Grace · Somebody Touched Me · Walking on the Water · more.
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Yet another of JSP's exhaustive budget-priced box sets of public domain recordings, Spreading the Word: Early Gospel Recordings provides just what the title promises, 105 tracks' worth of traditional African-American gospel recordings from 1926 to 1950. Listeners who know their history will already be familiar with some of the material here, such as the complete 16-song oeuvre of the Dallas-based blind mestiza singer/pianist Arizona Dranes that opens the first of these four discs, but much of this...
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Kids Christmas Sing Along Choir. St. Nicks Holiday Picks. Kris Kringles Sing Along Jingles. The Spirit of Christmas Sing Along Favorites. Holiday Voices of Children- Houston's Childrens Choir. LSO- The Nutcracker.
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The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash was one of the most iconic talents to emerge in country music in the '50s; he was a bold and uncompromising artist who spoke his mind and performed the sort of music he chose regardless of what record companies, concert promoters, or network television executives expected of him. But " Johnny Cash the Nashville rebel" was also a devout Christian, and his faith informed both his life and his music in many unexpected ways. The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash is a documentary narrated by Dan...
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Hosted by Anthony Anderson (BARBERSHOP, HUSTLE & FLOW), this event was a monumental occasion in Gospel music, with a collection of superstars delivering their greatest hits. The urge to move is irresistible with Grammy winner Hezekiah Walker, and Grammy-nominated Deitrick Haddon on the mic. Mary Mary, Kelly Price, KiKi Sheard, Micah Stampley, and Martha Munizzi also lend their voices to the air of joy and inspiration that was created this night.
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Cambridge. Softcover. New/New. Brand new International Edition in softcover and black an... (more details)
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Lee Williams & The Spiritual Qcs - Love Will Go All The Way. Juanita Bynum & Myron Williams - We Need The Fire. Williams Brothers - Still Here. Racy Brothers - More Like Jesus. Keith Wonderboy Johnson - I Just Want To Be Right. Keith Wonderboy Johnson - I Just Want To Be Right. Myron Williams - Made To Worship. Doc Mckenzie - Im So Glad I Wasnt Made By Man. Canton Spirituals - Strugglin & Strainin. Norman Hutchins - Its Your Season. Christianaires - Stand Up. Bishop Paul Morton - We Offer...
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Author: Woog, Adam ISBN: 1590187350 Pages: 112 Subject: Music - History Publisher: Lucent Books Info from Publisher: The Music Library focuses on the music, the musicians, the instruments and on music's place in cultural history. The history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression at the beginning of the 21st century is detailed, along with fascinating glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. Informative sidebars, numerous quotations from authoritative sources, annotated...
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Struggling to make a living as a household appliance salesman, Cash auditioned as a gospel singer with Sam Phillips of Sun Records in Memphis, who told him to return with something more commercial. Cash developed his "boom chicka boom" sound with two friends: Luther Perkins (b. 8 January 1928, USA, d. 5 August 1968, Tennessee, USA; lead guitar) and Marshall Grant (bass). Their first record, "Hey Porter"/"Cry! Cry! Cry!", credited to Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Two, was released in June 1955, but...
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Gospel Mass sheet music
For centuries, the world's great composers have set the Ordinary of the Mass in a wide variety of styles. Ray has surrounded these texts with the joyous styles of contemporary African-American music. All six movements work well as individual anthems, but collectively they form a truly powerful performance experience. Available: SATB.
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