I Sing Because I'm Happy…

07/05/2007 40 min

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Episode Synopsis

Jacque Rhodes: The roots of gospel music informed, encouraged and uplifted a people oppressed by America's apartheid, slavery. This session will explore the history of gospel music and its pioneers. Through slices of music and live performance we follow the transition of gospel music from "field hollars to gospel hip hop" and discuss its influence on other forms of popular music.