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The Black church’s role in fostering gospel music in Detroit
In conjunction with PBS' "GOSPEL" docuseries, Bishop Charles Ellis III talks with “Detroit Performs” host Satori Shakoor and BridgeDetroit journalist Orlando Bailey about the history of Greater Grace Temple, the legacy of his late father, the whooping tradition among African American preachers, and his hopes for the future of gospel music in Detroit. Plus, a performance of his song “Done For Me.”
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