African American gospel

Summary

Church choirs, soloists, quartets and contemporary band-led gospel rooted in African American religious and musical life. This is a regional or stylistic browsing category within Gospel, rather than a claim that every church, language or arrangement in the area is identical.

MuGlobe genre parents

Parent ID	Parent article
gospel	Gospel

Contemporary and trending

Contemporary African American gospel includes both tightly arranged commercial recordings and extended worship performances. Todd Dulaney's Your Great Name, the collaborative singing around Maverick City Music and the directing/keyboard-led ensemble heard in Kirk Franklin's Tiny Desk session offer different entry points. Contemporary worship and gospel overlap in these projects, but an artist's race alone does not make every recording gospel.

History

African American gospel grew through Black churches, hymn writing, spirituals, quartet singing and Holiness-Pentecostal practice. Thomas A. Dorsey's work and Chicago's publishing and church networks are important to one influential formation. Migration connected southern communities with northern cities. Mahalia Jackson and Sister Rosetta Tharpe remain historical reference points; their recordings are preserved on the parent Gospel page.

Musical characteristics

Expressive lead voices, responsive choirs, organ and rhythm sections; contemporary studio and live worship coexist. Compare the lead voice with the ensemble response, the rhythmic backing with the phrasing of the text, and the difference between a communal refrain and an individually directed performance. The recordings below are particular examples, not a complete inventory of the category.

Geography and communities

The southern US and the Great Lakes/eastern church and migration networks form connected landscapes. A separate western field represents established migrant and church circuits. These are musical networks rather than a Christian population map. Canadian associations require a documented community connection; an American recording is not automatically a representative example for Inuit or other distinct Canadian communities.

Artists

Todd Dulaney, Maverick City Music with Joe L Barnes and Naomi Raine. The selections below identify specific works and versions rather than assigning the entire output of an artist to this category. Uploader credits are explicitly labelled when the source does not securely identify every performer. A concert, choir video and studio release may represent different parts of the same scene.

Representative performances

Original repertoire dates, recording dates and video-publication dates describe different events. Unknown dates remain unknown. Good historical examples remain playable with truthful age labels.

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
popular	regional	Local Gospel repertoire; country and region contexts below take precedence over broad field reach.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note
Todd Dulaney	Todd Dulaney - Your Great Name (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/dSr2BhSBtm0	Local African American gospel selection. Video publication: 2018-01-08; this is not automatically the original release or recording date. Embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	2017	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording source	Specific work and community reviewed from the linked recording and artist/context sources. Unknown original/session dates are not inferred from upload dates.
Maverick City Music with Joe L Barnes and Naomi Raine	Promises (feat. Joe L Barnes & Naomi Raine) - Maverick City | TRIBL	https://www.youtube.com/embed/yNOw5iBoCd0	Local African American gospel selection. Video publication: 2021-06-13; this is not automatically the original release or recording date. Embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	2020	unknown	music-video	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording source	Specific work and community reviewed from the linked recording and artist/context sources. Unknown original/session dates are not inferred from upload dates.
Todd Dulaney	Todd Dulaney - Psalm 18 (I Will Call On The Name) (Live at World Harvest)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/26TNVzI3PLg	Local African American gospel selection. Video publication: 2020-01-24; this is not automatically the original release or recording date. Embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	2020	unknown	live	unknown	country:United States	supported	Recording source	Specific work and community reviewed from the linked recording and artist/context sources. Unknown original/session dates are not inferred from upload dates.
Dr James Mable and Reid Temple Choir	Dr. James Mable- It Will Be Alright, Reid Temple AME Church “Temple Choir”, Glenn Dale, Maryland	https://www.youtube.com/embed/NtKDcGxZmL4	It Will Be Alright; credited Gospel choir performance from Reid Temple AME. Video publication: 2026-08-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	It Will Be Alright; credited Gospel choir performance from Reid Temple AME.
Reid Temple Higher Praise Choir	Reid Temple AME “Higher Praise” Choir | Praise Medley	https://www.youtube.com/embed/78HyvGHgUTk	Praise Medley; Reid Temple AME credits its Higher Praise Choir in this focused musical recording. Video publication: 2026-08-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Praise Medley; Reid Temple AME credits its Higher Praise Choir in this focused musical recording.
Pastor Mike Jr.	Suddenly | Pastor Mike Jr (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/pMkFmA-WWTQ	Suddenly official music video; specific contemporary American Gospel song. Video publication: 2026-07-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Suddenly official music video; specific contemporary American Gospel song.
Todd Dulaney	Todd Dulaney | Spirit You Are Welcome	https://www.youtube.com/embed/kScqjyT5_Qc	Spirit You Are Welcome, focused Revival Room Gospel performance. Video publication: 2026-06-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Spirit You Are Welcome, focused Revival Room Gospel performance.
Greater Allen Cathedral Choir	Let Everything That Hath Breath | GAC Cathedral Choir | March 29, 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9DAY5_DnkI	Let Everything That Hath Breath; the New York AME cathedral explicitly dates its Gospel choir performance to 29 March 2026. Video publication: 2026-03-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-03-29	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Let Everything That Hath Breath; the New York AME cathedral explicitly dates its Gospel choir performance to 29 March 2026.
Dr James Mable Jr. and Reid Temple Mass Choir	Dr. James Mable & Reid Temple AME Church Mass Choir- Awesome , Glenn Dale, Maryland	https://www.youtube.com/embed/n78jDl_tkEY	Awesome; Reid Temple AME, Glenn Dale Maryland, credits the choir and lead. Specific Black American church Gospel repertoire. Video publication: 2026-02-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Awesome; Reid Temple AME, Glenn Dale Maryland, credits the choir and lead. Specific Black American church Gospel repertoire.
United Voices Choir and Anthony Brown	Jesus Promised — United Voices Choir & Anthony Brown | Powerful Worship	https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtmSr_qeyqw	Jesus Promised; First Baptist Church of Glenarden's own Inside FBCG channel credits the choir and lead. Focused Black American church Gospel performance. Video publication: 2026-01-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Jesus Promised; First Baptist Church of Glenarden's own Inside FBCG channel credits the choir and lead. Focused Black American church Gospel performance.
United Voices Choir and Anthony Brown	Worship Medley | United Voices Choir & Anthony Brown	https://www.youtube.com/embed/u93P356jYJI	Worship Medley; Inside FBCG credits the local choir and lead. Focused musical performance. Video publication: 2026-01-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Worship Medley; Inside FBCG credits the local choir and lead. Focused musical performance.
Todd Dulaney	Conquered All - Todd Dulaney (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mYjdVQX2cJQ	Conquered All, artist-owned official Gospel release. Video publication: 2025-11-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Conquered All, artist-owned official Gospel release.
Pastor Mike Jr.	Blessed | Pastor Mike Jr (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/C27K4n8NvNQ	Blessed official music video; specific contemporary American Gospel song. Video publication: 2025-09-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Blessed official music video; specific contemporary American Gospel song.
Minister Treva Jones with Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music	“I Trust In God” Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music Feat. Minister Treva Jones	https://www.youtube.com/embed/KBkbLFTuhu8	I Trust In God; credited lead and ensemble Gospel performance. Video publication: 2025-08-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	I Trust In God; credited lead and ensemble Gospel performance.
Geoffrey Golden and GAC Worship	"Glory To The Lamb" Geoffrey Golden ft. GAC Worship	https://www.youtube.com/embed/n94wuVPVzEw	Glory To The Lamb; Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York's credited Gospel performance. Video publication: 2025-03-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Glory To The Lamb; Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York's credited Gospel performance.
Naomi Raine	Naomi Raine - The Story I'll Tell [Official Video]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QPb5lpO874Q	The Story I'll Tell, artist-owned Gospel performance, distinct from unavailable alternate releases. Video publication: 2023-07-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	The Story I'll Tell, artist-owned Gospel performance, distinct from unavailable alternate releases.
Reid Temple Mass Choir	Reid Temple Mass Choir - I Won't Forget (Official Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/7NzduFGAknc	I Won't Forget; Reid Temple AME's own choir performance, not a similarly named church's recording. Video publication: 2022-04-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	I Won't Forget; Reid Temple AME's own choir performance, not a similarly named church's recording.
Jules Bartholomew and Greater Allen Cathedral	Alright Alright - Featuring Jules Bartholomew	https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Rr_S43QNRM	Alright Alright; Greater Allen Cathedral's credited Gospel performance. Video publication: 2021-04-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Alright Alright; Greater Allen Cathedral's credited Gospel performance.
Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music	"Even Me" Patrick Lundy & The Ministers Of Music	https://www.youtube.com/embed/tRqBSYCbf48	Even Me; ensemble Gospel performance, distinct from sermons and secular adjacent channel content. Video publication: 2020-05-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Even Me; ensemble Gospel performance, distinct from sermons and secular adjacent channel content.
Jonathan McReynolds	Jonathan McReynolds - Grace (Music Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXEl7A-VcV4	Grace official music video, a specific contemporary American Gospel work. Video publication: 2020-04-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Grace official music video, a specific contemporary American Gospel work.
Anthony Brown and Fellowship Chorale	"Praise Him" (Jesus Blessed Savior) Anthony Brown w/ Fellowship Chorale	https://www.youtube.com/embed/WtvBvVLU2v8	Praise Him (Jesus Blessed Savior); Inside FBCG credits the choir and lead. Only one upload of this arrangement selected. Video publication: 2018-03-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Praise Him (Jesus Blessed Savior); Inside FBCG credits the choir and lead. Only one upload of this arrangement selected.
Anthony Brown and FBCG Combined Choir	"Trouble Don't Last Always" Anthony Brown & FBCG Combined Choir	https://www.youtube.com/embed/TQHwyoS1jM8	Trouble Don't Last Always; credited choir performance published by Inside FBCG. Video publication: 2016-09-23; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Trouble Don't Last Always; credited choir performance published by Inside FBCG.
Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music	Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music: Take It To The Lord in Prayer (Official Video)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/bqSCcFTRHAY	Take It To The Lord In Prayer; ensemble Gospel performance. Video publication: 2016-09-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Take It To The Lord In Prayer; ensemble Gospel performance.
United Voices Choir and Anthony Brown	"God Wants a Yes" United Voices Choir w/ Anthony Brown (Amazing!)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/RO7BSwgxkK0	God Wants a Yes; credited Gospel choir performance published by Inside FBCG. Video publication: 2015-11-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	God Wants a Yes; credited Gospel choir performance published by Inside FBCG.
FBCG Sunbeams Choir	"This Is The Day" Sunbeams Choir (Gospel)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/IsxtAnZNAVE	This Is The Day; Inside FBCG identifies its Sunbeams choir. Specific church Gospel repertoire. Video publication: 2015-03-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	This Is The Day; Inside FBCG identifies its Sunbeams choir. Specific church Gospel repertoire.
Stephen Hurd and FBCG Combined Mass Choir	"Hallelujah, Salvation & Glory" Stephen Hurd & FBCG Combined Mass Choir	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q9wc0eVe6cg	Hallelujah Salvation and Glory; Inside FBCG names the choir and lead. Gospel choir performance, not a complete sermon/service. Video publication: 2015-01-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	Hallelujah Salvation and Glory; Inside FBCG names the choir and lead. Gospel choir performance, not a complete sermon/service.
United Voices Choir and Anthony Brown	"How Majestic Is Your Name" United Voices Choir w/ Anthony Brown	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dugb_8SIWU0	How Majestic Is Your Name; credited choir performance published by Inside FBCG. Video publication: 2013-08-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 19 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	country:UnitedStates	supported	Recording/context source	How Majestic Is Your Name; credited choir performance published by Inside FBCG.

Related genres

Gospel is the parent overview and links to the other regional/style categories. Spirituals, Soul, Rhythm and blues and Blues share historical resources and performers. Southern gospel has its own quartet and family-group institutions. Contemporary worship can overlap with gospel while differing in musical emphasis and congregational use.

Hotspot mushrooms

The southern US and the Great Lakes/eastern church and migration networks form connected landscapes. A separate western field represents established migrant and church circuits. These are musical networks rather than a Christian population map. Canadian associations require a documented community connection; an American recording is not automatically a representative example for Inuit or other distinct Canadian communities. These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity, not measured listener shares. Radius is the zero edge; overlapping fields combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
african-american-gospel-landscape-1	African American gospel — principal connected landscape	33	-86	1700	1	The southern US and the Great Lakes/eastern church and migration networks form connected landscapes. A separate western field represents established migrant and church circuits. These are musical networks rather than a Christian population map. Canadian associations require a documented community connection; an American recording is not automatically a representative example for Inuit or other distinct Canadian communities.
african-american-gospel-landscape-2	African American gospel — second connected landscape	41	-82	1600	0.9	The southern US and the Great Lakes/eastern church and migration networks form connected landscapes. A separate western field represents established migrant and church circuits. These are musical networks rather than a Christian population map. Canadian associations require a documented community connection; an American recording is not automatically a representative example for Inuit or other distinct Canadian communities.
african-american-gospel-landscape-3	African American gospel — separated landscape	36	-120	1200	0.9	The southern US and the Great Lakes/eastern church and migration networks form connected landscapes. A separate western field represents established migrant and church circuits. These are musical networks rather than a Christian population map. Canadian associations require a documented community connection; an American recording is not automatically a representative example for Inuit or other distinct Canadian communities.