Gospel Music History 2: Artistry, Industry, and Culture
This course will examine the early development of gospel in the United States and abroad from the 1970’s through the present with focus on artistry (i.e. creatives and recordings), industry (i.e. record labels, major performances, publishing and media) and culture (i.e. regional styles, conference and national/global impact). Continuing the historical and cultural narrative from AFST-421 Gospel Music 1: Artistry, Industry, and Culture, this course traces the continued global influence and impact of gospel through the leadership of Rev. James Cleveland, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Andrea Crouch and numerous others including Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and Mary Mary. The course will explore social and cultural contributions such as megachurches, cable television, streaming, and important televised programming such as the Stellar Awards. This course will offer sociological, economical, anthropological, and musicological commentary while also providing a historical and culturally competent focus on Black life through the influence and impact of gospel.