The Golden Age of Gospel

by Horace Clarence Boyer

Book Overview

Presents the history of gospel music in the United States. This book traces the development of gospel from its earliest beginnings through the Golden Age (1945-55) and into the 1960s when gospel entered the concert hall. It introduces dozens of the genre's gifted contributors, from Thomas A Dorsey and Mahalia Jackson to the Soul Stirrers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252068777
• ISBN13: 9780252068775
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Amazing

What a Blessing this book has been to me. I have really enjoyed learning not only about Gospel music but about the African American culture that birthed this music/style into existence. So this book has really enlightened me and I am very thankful for it's Historical detail. It is a must read!!!!!