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Gospel History/New Bethel Baptist Church
Season 49
Episode 26
We are dedicating the entire show to gospel music for our series on the black church in Detroit. Stephen talks with the pastor of New Bethel Baptist church, where Aretha Franklin sang in the choir. Plus, the founder of Detroit’s Hallelujah singers shares how gospel music changed his life. And, a look at the evolution of the gospel sound. Episode 4926
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