This post was updated Aug. 4 at 7:06 p.m. While the sound of gospel music has evolved, its spirit of heartfelt worship remains encapsulated within contemporary Christian music today. Many people may ...

Gospel music is more than just a genre; it is a spiritual experience that transcends time and space. For centuries, believers have turned to gospel music to deepen their faith, find solace in ...

Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings are found in the music sung, and passed down, by enslaved people in ...

In a city facing wide-ranging challenges, the gospel music you hear at Praise Fest can be a balm for the collective spirit. By Joshua Needelman Photographs and Video by Kathleen Flynn Reporting from ...

This ecclesiastic Cardi B cover, or any of the other gospel flips in “Praise This,” might just become pop culture canon, rivaling iconic competition sequences like the “Drumline” tiebreaker, the “You ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The walls of Esperanza Academy shook Saturday with the sound of stomping feet and ...

For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of strength and resilience for Black Americans, sustaining them through the deepest struggles. From the days of slavery, spirituals and hymns have ...

For four decades, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards has been a space where powerhouse choirs, chart-topping soloists, groups and new voices come together to honor the genre's impact. For four decades, ...

Benson Boone, Teddy Swims and Alex Warren have all dabbled in secular praise music. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photo: Erika Goldring/WireImage via Getty Images, Christopher Polk/Penske Media via ...

Prepare to be charmed by the soul-touching voices of black female gospel singers who have left an unforgettable mark on the music industry. These remarkable women have showcased exceptional talent and ...

The walls of Esperanza Academy shook Saturday with the sound of stomping feet and rattling tambourines. At the finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition in North Philadelphia, hundreds ...