The Beloved Gospel Music - Most Influential Singers, Past & Present

Gospel music dates back to the early 18th century when Americans brought back Africans to work as laborers. Part of the slaves' indoctrination included attending worship services with their masters where obedience and reverence to their master was heavily stressed. In time, the enslaved Africans began to develop a deep abiding respect for the Christian doctrine, relying on it to withstand the harsh conditions of their daily lives.

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