Righteous Rhythms: The Sanctified Sound of Gospel

By Mike McGonigal, eMusic Contributor

African-American gospel is more than just the heart and soul of so much popular music, from soul and R&B to dance and jazz. It's also among the most vital, emotional and original art forms America has yet produced. From the house wrecking sound of Golden Age quartets and the gorgeous fluttering of the divas of early gospel music to the stomping and funky sound of contemporary R+B influenced urban gospel, we've got a delightful introduction… more »