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The history, influence of African American religious music

For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and Dr. Brandon Waddles, the assistant professor of choral conducting and music education at Wayne State University, about the history and ability of African American religious music to evoke emotions, connect cultures, improve mental health, and serve as a universal language.

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