Gospel, a musical genre that emerged thanks to the religious songs of African-American slaves in the southern United States, experienced a rise in power in the 1950s and 1960s thanks to the contribution of influential singers such as Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin. From the pioneers of the genre to the new generation, Crystelles Yohou offers us a playlist dedicated to the rise of urban gospel.
To watch the clips, click on the song titles:
Aretha Frankin – amazing Grace
Piero Battery – Don’t worry be happy
Moriah – My friend
Kunghino – So
Master K.G. feat Nomcebo – Jerusalema
Iron the Rapper – What are you saying ?
El Georges – Gloat
Ks Bloom – God, not fucked up
Darla Goldengoal – Complex
Victor Thompson & Ehis D Greatest – This year