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Gospel

10.0
1 season
4 episodes
Returning Series
Documentary

Plot Summary

Dig deep into the origin story of Black gospel music, coming out of slavery, blending with the blues tradition, and soaring to new heights during the Great Migration. From Mahalia to Kirk Franklin, in the last century, gospel music has become the dominant form of African American religious expression and provided a soundtrack of healing and uplift to those at the front lines of protest and change.

First Aired:February 12, 2024
Last Aired:February 14, 2024
Episode Runtime:1h 0m
Networks:
PBS

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Seasons (1)

Season 1

Season 1

4 episodes

Aired: 2024

From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Gospel explores Black spirituality in sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation for over a century.