Description
The soulful, powerful sound of gospel is instantly recognizable and a great source of inspiration and comfort to many. Gospel music’s origins are rooted in the tragedy of African American slavery and over the course of the last century it has evolved into a successful, hriving scene. The Rough Guide to Gospel explores this popular music, tracing the roots of the genre from its heyday of gospel’s legendary singers to the contemporary sounds of today.
From the earthy recordings of the evangelist street performers to the polished sound of the jubilee quartets, this excellent compilation features many of the trailblazing artists who paved the way for what has become a global phenomenon.
