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Gospel

Take the Message Everywhere

Season 1 Episode 3 | 52m 26s

GOSPEL’s hour 3 reveals how gospel was going mainstream and family dynasties, many raised in the Church of God in Christ, would dominate the charts. Meanwhile, other children of the church used their heavenly voice to influence soul music. As gospel artists took the message everywhere, Black pastors continued to distinguish their message through a prophetic voice and sound with sermonettes.

Aired: 01/31/24 | Expires: 03/12/24
Corporate support for GOSPEL was provided by Bank of America. Major funding support was provided by the Lilly Endowment Inc., Gilead Sciences, Inc., the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Emerson Collective and the Ford Foundation. Funding was also provided by members of The Inkwell Society and by public television viewers like you.
Extras
Watch • 3:18
Gospel
Extended Trailer
GOSPEL explores Black spirituality in sermon and song.
Preview: S1 | 3:18
Watch • 4:47
Gospel
"Move on Up a Little Higher" Changes the Gospel Game
The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
Clip: S1 E2 | 4:47
Watch • 52:25
Gospel
The Gospel Train
GOSPEL’s hour 1 follows the sonic influences of blues and jazz music.
Episode: S1 E1 | 52:25
Watch • 52:56
Gospel
Gospel's Second Century
GOSPEL’s hour 4 explores how gospel and preaching achieved platinum-selling success.
Episode: S1 E4 | 52:56