I am not aware of any, but I know some more history; the music goes back to the early 17th century and has roots in black oral tradition.
Well actually, before it was known as gospel music, that typical style of music can be traced back to the early 17th century.
I'm not very religious so I don't know a lot about gospel music, can you tell me anything about that style? I can! It's known for its dominant vocals and often strong use of harmony, and for having Christian lyrics. That does sound powerful just reading about it, does it have a long history? The first use of "gospel song" likely arrived in 1874. Oh I would imagine it's probably older than that given the history of churches I guess. Are there any famous gospel artists I should know about?
Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century, with roots in the black oral tradition.