Gospel singers of the world. Masterpieces of gospel music, recommended popular songs.
A roundup of classic gospel hits and recommended artists!
We’ve picked a wide range—from staple gospel music to slightly lesser-known tracks.
Gospel was born from a blend of Black music and classical music.
Its history is relatively young, said to be a genre that gradually took shape around the time the United States was founded.
This time, we’re highlighting the allure of gospel along with timeless songs and artists.
If you love Black music, be sure to check it out!
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Gospel singers of the world. Classic gospel music masterpieces and recommended popular songs (71–80)
Clara Ward SingersSwing Low Chariot
Clara Ward is a great gospel singer, also famous as the vocal mentor of the one and only Aretha Franklin.
The Clara Ward Singers are a popular gospel group active since the 1940s, from which many powerful, accomplished vocalists have emerged.
Their lively rhythms and energetic performances uplift and energize their audiences.
If You See My SaviorThomas Dorsey
Thomas A.
Dorsey, known as the Father of Gospel and the creator of the term “gospel song,” taught gospel to James Cleveland.
This piece was his first gospel hit, released in 1926.
Load of allT. D. Jakes
This is a number sung by T.D.
Jakes, the pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, which is the 10th largest church in the United States.
The song starts subtly and builds toward the end in a very dramatic way.
Hallelujah (I Just Want to Praise the Lord)Al Green
Hallelujah by Al Green, who has been active in many settings—from churches to nightclubs—since the dawn of gospel music.
In stark contrast to the typical image of gospel, this song praises love for God with an opposite kind of tone.
Incidentally, when he was a child, he sang in a family gospel group.
Balm in GileadKaren Clark Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard is an American gospel music singer-songwriter active since 1966.
The daughter of gospel choir director Mattie Moss Clark, she has won four Grammy Awards to date.
Take My Hand, Precious LordLedisi
A gospel song composed by Thomas A.
Dorsey.
It is also known as one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite songs.
Recorded by many artists, this version is by Ledisi, an American R&B and jazz singer-songwriter and actress.
The Best In MeMarvin Sapp
Marvin Sapp is an American gospel music singer-songwriter who has been active since 1991.
He is also known as the founder and senior pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center, a church in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.