If one means African American gospel, then it obviously started with them - being a mixture of western and African music.
If by contemporary Gospel Music you just mean modern christian music, it might be interesting to know that Martin Luther took a song that was sang in pubs and wrote christian words for that. If I remember correctly it is "A mighty fortress is our God".
it made the blues music more religious.
Gospel is Christianity
There are numerous award events for Gospel Music artists, including: The Grammy Awards for Gospel Music The GMA Dove Awards The Singing News Fan Awards The Africa Gospel Music Awards The Gospel Music Hall of Fame The Covenant Awards
Gospel Music Network was created in 1986.
Skillet is gospel and rock. Their music is rock, while their lyrics are mainly gospel. Also, at Skillet's concerts, they will preach the gospel, while playing gospel rock music.
Verity Gospel Music Group was created in 2005.
hymns, or gospel music
it can. think gospel music or Hindu Ragas.
it made the blues music more religious.
The group shares their uplifting gospel music with our congregation every Sunday.
It's not a religious movie in itself, but it does touch on certain religious subjects such as church, gospel, and rap vs. traditional gospel choir music.
No she is not.
Gospel
The Freestylers are an electronic music group which was established in Britain. Much of the group's music can be listened to for free online on YouTube.
The oldest written Western music is Christian. There is much music used in Christian religious services whether it is hymns, masses, expressions of religious feelings. Much classical music was written for churches. Don't forget gospel music!!
Blues came from early folk music played by blacks in the Delta region. Some of it came from Chicago. Another source for the music was black gospel.
The genre of gospel music evolved from a combination of slave music and religious spirituals. Gospel music expresses faith, joy, and hope through a powerful blend of African rhythms, emotional singing, and Christian themes. It has become a significant part of African American culture and has influenced various music genres around the world.