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Provides a history of gospel music. From Africa through the spirituals, from minstrel music through jubilee, and from traditional to contemporary gospel, this book shows the links between styles, social patterns, and artists. The emphasis is on the stories behind the songs and musicians.
"'An impassioned and mostly comprehensive overview' The Observer '...a scholarly yet extremely readable book...' Morning Star "Darden's passion keeps the words flowing through sections on styles and social movements, as well as personal narratives and musical analyses...With a through discography, notes and references, this is an essential read for those faithful to American religion, rhythm, or both." Charleston Post and Courier"
Robert Darden is Assistant Professor of English at Baylor University, and Senior Editor of The Door magazine. He was gospel music editor for Billboard magazine for 10 years and he has written about religious music for most of his adult life. He lives in Waco.
"'An impassioned and mostly comprehensive overview' The Observer '...a scholarly yet extremely readable book...' Morning Star "Darden's passion keeps the words flowing through sections on styles and social movements, as well as personal narratives and musical analyses...With a through discography, notes and references, this is an essential read for those faithful to American religion, rhythm, or both." Charleston Post and Courier"
Robert Darden is Assistant Professor of English at Baylor University, and Senior Editor of The Door magazine. He was gospel music editor for Billboard magazine for 10 years and he has written about religious music for most of his adult life. He lives in Waco.