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Gospel Music In The Caribbean

Gospel Music in the Caribbean

Introduction

Gospel Music is a style of music in the Caribbean with many different tempo and lyric composition , which was originated in the historical background of the people . The African American way back in the land of Africa considered drums as a sacred tool , indispensable to their ritual and ceremonies . This type of music was attributed to the ancient Egypt way of worship (the Voodoo religion , which was spread from West Africa It served these people a great consolation in their suffering during slavery period . This

traditional music was carried over as they were sold to America and was seasoned with foreign influence that turned its purpose as a worship tool to entertainment form . This is where jazz music came from

Origin of gospel music

Gospel music according to Phil Petrie is a genre that is described as religious that goes beyond to become a reflective force in American music (par . 1 . It was just a traditional religious song sung in the church that made its way to become a popular type of music not only in America but also internationally . As cited by Petrie , Yolanda Adams stated that gospel music is coming to the mainstream History of Gospel music

Gospel music became a part of the history of the early puritans in America especially the black in the 18th century as they sing hymns at the camp , yet its popularity came about in the early 20th century

Gospel music is attributed to black singers for they originally introduced traditional religious music that hoists their color . Started to be recognized during the early 20th century by the Father of the Gospel Music Thomas A . Dorsey , many songs were composed such as There will be Peace in the Valley ' and Leave it there among others ' With Dorsey , many artists were born from many Christian churches since then However , as Dorsey began to blend traditional hymns with secular , the churches shunned from hearing his music to avoid the modern tempo of music for Dorsey 's style was jazz rhythms and blue flavor . This is actually a failure of churches to see the positive influence of contemporary music in the life of the church as well in drawing quality gospel music . Gospel music since then is characterized as rap , jazz and rock music as many African American were fond of rhythm and blues until 1950s . As much pop music began to emerge such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee , Thomas Dorsey was recognized as the father of Gospel Despite opposition from churches , gospel music boomed

In 1970s , worship service in both Catholic and Protestant churches used the beats and dances to create a spiritual high . This was the start of Charismatic movements in America and other part of the world

The impact of Gospel music

The African American love for music and their type of music has enraptured most American songand singers . It has even won an international distinction in general that greatly broadened the musical style...

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