Gospel-music
noun
1.
a now popularized form of impassioned rhythmic spiritual music rooted in the solo and responsive church singing of rural blacks in the American South, central to the development of rhythm and blues and of soul music.
Intense, joyful music that is associated with evangelists (see evangelical) in the South, especially among African-Americans. Gospel had a strong influence on many rock ‘n’ roll singers. Well-known gospel artists include Mahalia Jackson and the Dixie Hummingbirds.
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