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Black Music Month: Gospel’s Original Pioneers of Spirit and Struggle & Contemporary Voices


Born from the depths of slavery and Negro spirituals, the genre moves is known for powerful vocals and spiritual lyrics.

As we conclude Black Music Month, we honor the pioneers who blazed trails and the passionate artists who carry the torch, keeping the spirit of gospel alive and resonant in our hearts. She became a cultural icon, performing at President Kennedy's inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral and remained a defining symbol of gospel music's power. Greene won seven Stellar Gospel Awards and received multiple Grammy nods for his albums Crossover: Live from Music City and Broken Record.

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