"Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Praise the Lord with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on the strings, ...

Mark De-Lisser introduces uplifting gospel hymns and songs and explores the meaning behind the music, meeting people at the heart of the gospel community. Show more Renowned choir director Mark De ...

You're probably familiar with classic hymns like “Silent Night” and “The First Noel,” but you may not know the history behind some of these centuries-old songs ... At the time, it was ...

One eulogist noted the hymn ... short time later he mailed it to Mr. Charles H. Gabriel who wrote the music.” (Hymnology Archive, and Treasury of Hymn Histories) Gabriel edited 35 gospel ...

A modern reworking of an ancient hymn, a vast acoustic, and a deeply moving video. A few years ago, an Icelandic indie-folk group walked into a train station in the German city of Wuppertal and ...

Around 1224 C.E., while recovering from an illness, St. Francis of Assisi penned one of the most celebrated hymns in the Christian faith. In “Canticle of the Creatures,” the founder of the ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter ...

Two volunteer firefighters, an English teacher, and two sisters — one a caretaker for the other — were among those who died ...

Jackson, Mississippi, may surprise you. Sure, it’s known as the “City With Soul,” but did you know it sits on top of a ...

The popular mattress company, Purple Innovation, just announced that they are shutting down two factories and laying off more ...

Anthony and Myra Thompson never let much time pass without sharing an affectionate touch or warm embrace. This was one reason for their resilient marriage. Another was mutual respect: they trusted and ...