The Gospel music experience cannot be told in a short story, or even in a melody of songs,
for it is far too rich, far too harmonious and deliberately stimulating. It is a living experience,
always changing, always giving, and always becoming the foundation that gave moral,
physical and spiritual support to a great and powerful people. The sound of gospel music is
still enthralling and captivating because it stands against the social background as a
shadow of today’s community problems and dilemmas.
Gospel music continues to stretch into non-traditional territories reaching the world with the
good news. It is heard daily on radio, seen on videos and television, sung in plays and even
included in mainstream music award shows constantly. Gospel music has certainly gained
energy through media exposure, promotion and marketing throughout the years. It has always had the ability to literally move the listener and touch the soul! Whether
swaying with the choirs, tapping your feet along with the quartets or simply raising your
hands to the rhythms of soul stirring songs, the music moves you.
The Gospel music of today has evolved from where it first began, but as you will see in this
documentary, the feelings and emotions remain the same.
We celebrate the history of Gospel music in America as told through some of its most
famous and influential icons sharing their viewpoints through poignant interviews and testimonials.