Story of Gospel Music DVD

From mahalia jackson to aretha franklin to shirley caesar, these performances offer a fascinating look into the origins of gospel music. Vintage recordings and modern performances highlight this song-filled history of an american art form.

"An exceptionally fine documentary about American gospel music. The New York Times

Editor's Note

Traces the gospel genre from its West African roots and southern churches to its integral role in the Civil Rights movement and influence on contemporary pop music.

Features

DVD

Technical Info

Release Information
	Studio: Warner
	Release Date: 6/28/2005
	Original Release Date: 1998
	Catalog ID: 2108
	UPC: 00794051210821
	Number of Discs: 1
Audio & Video
	Original Language: English
	Available Audio Tracks: English
	Video: Color
Aspect Ratio
	Standard 1.33:1 [4:3]

Cast & Crew

	Mahalia Jackson - Featured
	Aretha Franklin - Featured
	Thomas A. Dorsey - Featured

BloomReach Content

Story of Gospel Music (1998)

Product Details:

Rakuten