MUSI 3406 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Karen Clark Sheard, Toronto Mass Choir, Tye Tribbett
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Who is singing: daryl coley (1955-2016, also important because he is a pivotal figure associated with gospel legends such as. James cleveland and the hawkins family: never won a grammy, but has affectionately earned the moniker, the singer"s singer. Foot stomping, hands in the air, joyful dancing, call-and-response singing, improvisation, lots of rhythm and sweat. And it is about freedom, always about freedom. The themes of gospel music songs almost always have to do with hope for a better place and time, victory against all odds and the joy of a powerful faith karen burke. In the gospel community, people are more connected to the artists of songs, and not just the songs itself. Spiritual songs are not always sacred songs with religious lyrics. It is not easy to tell if a song is a gospel song. Gospel music is a universal industry, not just within the black community.
