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Through Many Dangers - The Story of Gospel Music

Documentary on the history of gospel church music from its West African slave roots to its widespread influence today.

Documentary on the history of gospel church music from its West African slave roots to its widespread influence on popular music across the world today. The story of the music's evolution is recounted by historians and writers and features performances from Mahalia Jackson, Thomas Dorsey, The Edwin Hawkins Singers, Aretha Franklin and many others.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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