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News Articles: Genre: Gospel

J'Nai Bridges performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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J'Nai Bridges: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Grammy Award-winning opera singer performs a classical, jazz and gospel influenced set.

June 27, 2022
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  • Suraya Mohamed
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NPR Music's 36 Favorite Songs of 2022 (So Far)

The songs we love from the first half of the year span a wide emotional and musical range, from wild percussive romps to raw pleas for empathy to Beyoncé's command to leave it all on the dance floor.

June 27, 2022
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NPR Music's 36 Favorite Songs of 2022 (So Far)

The songs we love from the first half of the year span a wide emotional and musical range, from wild percussive romps to raw pleas for empathy to Beyoncé's command to leave it all on the dance floor.

June 27, 2022
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  • GPB Newsroom
GPB News NPR

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NPR Music's 36 Favorite Songs of 2022 (So Far)

The songs we love from the first half of the year span a wide emotional and musical range, from wild percussive romps to raw pleas for empathy to Beyoncé's command to leave it all on the dance floor.

June 27, 2022
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  • GPB Newsroom
Maverick City Music performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Maverick City Music: Tiny Desk Concert

The contemporary worship music collective performs behind the Tiny Desk, featuring a special appearance by gospel legend Kirk Franklin.

June 23, 2022
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  • Suraya Mohamed
Shirley Caesar performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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Pastor Shirley Caesar: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The "First Lady of Gospel Music" delivers a sampling of her vast music ministry in this Tiny Desk home Concert.

February 25, 2022
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  • Mitra I. Arthur
Nina Simone, in performance in 1964.

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Black Voices in American Music: The Playlist

Some of the first truly American music was created by Black voices. In this playlist, pianist Lara Downes offers a broad range of songs that speak to the irrepressible, irresistible sound of hope.

February 19, 2022
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  • Lara Downes

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Country singer Brent Cobb explores his faith on new gospel album

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Brent Cobb about his album, And Now, Let's Turn To Page..., which is a collection of spirituals and hymns. Surviving a car crash inspired him to make the album.

January 28, 2022
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  • Phil Harrell and
  • Rachel Martin
Allison Russell, center, performs during day five of the 2021 Newport Folk Festival on July 27, 2021 in Newport, R.I.

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Newport Folk Festival Returns, In A Year Defined By Uncertainty

After a silent year in which artists were sent grants instead of invitations to perform, the beloved festival was determined to go on this year, as carefully as possible. And how possible is that?

July 30, 2021
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  • Hilary Hughes
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, photographed in 2020.

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Gospel Sensation Tasha Cobbs Leonard Has Several Reasons (For You) To Believe

The singer, one of the most celebrated gospel singers of her generation, Leonard had as tough a year as any – and, with a new song and new ministry, she wants to help.

May 26, 2021
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  • Rachel Martin and
  • Vince Pearson
Pervis Staples, second from right, performing with his family in 1965.

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Pervis Staples, Founding Member Of The Staple Singers, Dies At Age 85

Staples, a tenor vocalist, helped to ease his family's iconic gospel group into secular territory, and later found success as a manager and club owner.

May 14, 2021
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  • Andrew Limbong
Leslie Jordan hopes that, no matter how you were raised, you can listen and enjoy <em>Company's Comin'</em>.

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On 'Company's Comin',' Leslie Jordan And Gospel Greats Sing For Joy

Emmy award-winning actor and comedian Leslie Jones' popularity has reached new heights during the pandemic, now marked with the release of his new gospel music album, Company's Comin'.

April 02, 2021
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  • Ari Shapiro and
  • Mia Venkat
On her new album <em>My Savior</em><em></em>, Carrie Underwood performs familiar hymns to an audience of one.<em></em>

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On 'My Savior,' Carrie Underwood Sings For An Audience Of One

My Savior, the new album by Carrie Underwood, is a first for the country music superstar, who pulls from the songbook of her childhood in church.

March 26, 2021
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  • Noel King and
  • Victoria Whitley-Berry
Valerie June

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Valerie June Has A 'Prescription For Dreamers' Of Any Age

The soul singer's new album, The Moon and Stars: Prescription for Dreamers, finds her plumbing the origins of her own inspirations in order to pass some magic on down the line.

March 16, 2021
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  • Mira Kaplan
PJ Morton's new track for <em>Morning Edition</em>'s Song Project, "Still Here," is about working through a year full of challenges and loss.

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  • Music Interviews

On 'Still Here,' PJ Morton Reflects On Surviving 2020

The R&B star's new song, written for Morning Edition's Song Project, is about working — alongside the whole world — to get through a year of challenges and loss.

December 09, 2020
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  • David Greene and
  • Vince Pearson
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