African rhythms, ideas of sin and the Hammond organ: A brief history of gospel music’s evolution

For the enslaved Africans, music – rhythm in particular – became a tool of communication about their conditions. Later, it ...
Daily Monitor

African gospel choirs, artistes find their voice

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 ...
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Riju Music partners with TRIBL Records to elevate African gospel globally

#FeaturedPost The collaboration will see TRIBL service Riju Music’s gospel catalogue while providing artist development and strategic support, an exciting step toward bridging African and global ...
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Spotify documents the resurgence of African gospel music

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 ...
The Christian Century

Machanic Manyeruke and the gospel music scene in Africa

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 ...
The Conversation

African rhythms, ideas of sin and the Hammond organ: A brief history of gospel music’s evolution

I have received five grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities in the following years 2012 - $200,749.00; 2014 - 179,985.00; 2015 - 177,917; 2016 - 179,800. The enslaved Africans who first ...