Our guests will unpack themes from the latest series hosted by the acclaimed Harvard scholar and documentarian Henry Louis Gates Jr. The documentary chronicles the history of gospel music, preaching, and its eventual evolution and influence on American culture. The virtual town hall will focus on series themes and discuss the role of the Gospel in shaping today’s Black experience in religion, art, and community.
Discover the rich history of gospel music in America in this four-part PBS series, tracing its evolution from praise music to crossover into jazz and R&B.
Join us on Wednesday, February 7, at 4 p.m. PT (7 PM ET/ 6 p.m. CT), for a special National Zoom Town Hall about the new PBS documentary, GOSPEL.Our guests will unpack themes from the latest series hosted by the acclaimed Harvard scholar and documentarian Henry Louis Gates Jr. The documentary chronicles the history of gospel music, preaching, and its eventual evolution and influence on American culture. The virtual town hall will focus on series themes and discuss the role of the Gospel in shaping today’s Black experience in religion, art, and community.This dynamic conversation will feature:- Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr; professor, author, producer- Shayla Harris; director, series producer- Stacey Holman; director, series producer- .and special guests!Learn more about the series: https://www.pbs.org/show/gospel/