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Musicians' Powerful Response to Birmingham Church Bombing
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A month after the March on Washington, four little girls were murdered at a Sunday School.
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
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Cory Henry plays "Just A Closer Walk with Thee."
The Art of Black Preaching
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Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits the Hampton University Ministers' Conference.
Thomas Dorsey's Legacy
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Thomas Dorsey co-founds the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses in 1933.
"Move on Up a Little Higher" Changes the Gospel Game
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The success of "Move on Up a Little Higher proved that Gospel could be profitable.
Mahalia Jackson's Major Label Debut
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Mahalia Jackson recorded on a major label for the first time in 1937, to mixed reviews.
Reverend C.L. Franklin Goes on the Record
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Rev. Franklin recorded more than 70 albums of sermons
Dionne on Mahalia
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Dionne Warwick weighs in on what was special about Mahalia Jackson's voice.
Rev. Dwight Andrews Discusses C.L. Franklin's Influence
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Rev. Dwight Andrews discusses C.L. Franklin and what Black preaching is.
Mahalia Provides the Soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement
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The legendary Mahalia Jackson provided the soundtrack for the Civil Rights Movement.
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