Musical Characteristics
- Call and response
- poetic Rythems
- glides
Influences
Before : influenced by Hymns,Call and response
After : influenced R&B , soul , Rock and roll
Known For
Mr. Thomas A. Dorsey was known for being the father of gospel. He was also known for his influence to other old and young artist.
THOMAS A. DORSEY
Thomas A. Dorsey’s song “Take My hand, Precious Lord”
Cultural Context
while in the Jim Crow Era this gospel music gave them hope knowing they can pray to someone.
Opinion
Honestly, in my opinion Dorsey is not very known for what he brought into our perspective. I believe he should be more recognized because, without him gospel would not be what it is today. Yet he was an amazing man.
Musical Characteristics
- Long winded notes
- call and response
- Repeating
Influences
Before : negro spirituals, Hymns, work songs
After : influenced R&B, soul music, rock and roll
Known for
Mrs. Sallie Martin was known for her title as the mother of gospel . She was title because of her efforts to make the gernre more popular.
SALLIE MARTIN
(Mrs. Sallie Martin and the Refreshing Springs COGIC Choir Preforming during their appearance on TV’s Gospel Time)
Cultural Context
One reason the 20th century black churches were important was because, the blacks needed some type of hope. These churches they gave them something better than what was give to them. It gave them spirit
Opinion
In my opinion , I liked her determination to make the genre more popular. Like Dorsey, she was also not as known in todays age but still left a impact.
Musical Characteristics
- Instrumentation
- glides
- repeating
Influences
Before : Hymns, call and response
After : soul , Rock and R&B
Known For
She was most known for her works with her singing group. Also known for working with Dorsey.
ROBERTA MARTIN
Roberta Martin’s Song ” He Knows How Much We Can Bear”
Cultural Context
The great Migration was a big part of history. I think this gospel music was another reason for hope. The Migration gave gospel a more popular out come.
Opinion
She is a wonderful influencer in my opinion. Like many others she was not as recognized in time. Yet she still is a great influence.
