... homeland and the need to bond as an oppressed people. In rural meetings, thousands slaves were gathered and listened to itinerant preachers, and sang spirituals for hours. At church, hymns and psalms were sung during services. Some of them were transformed into songs of a typical African American form: ... Dorseys" . More than any other individual, Thomas A. Dorsey is gospel and his story is the story of gospel. He is considered as being the Father of Gospel music. Gospel songs were more popular in Northern towns, like Chicago. Dorsey was a consummate musician and as a young man accompan...

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