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The Origin of gospel music
gospel music is music that has been created to express religious belief and is characterized by the use of dominant vocals. The precise origin of gospel music lyrics is relatively unknown because the roots of gospel music are not documented well. Stories behind gospel songs weren't written down any many of the early records have been lost. Despite this, many historians believe that gospel music evolved from slaves sometime in the 18th century.
When slaves arrived from Africa they tried to maintain their culture, but were forbidden by slave owners to play African instruments. The slaves infused music and dance into their everyday tasks such as working the fields. The slaves sang songs about working hard and about God. It was at this time that the field holler was created and it encouraged others to answer and sing along.
When slavery was abolished, African-Americans slowly began to migrate north to big cities. The former slaves clung to their music and dance, but brought it indoors to the churches that they started to attend. The church soloist often sang and the choir answered in response to the soloist's questions. It was a way to celebrate God and to celebrate life.
Thomas Dorsey, an African-American musician, has been given credit for pushing gospel music to the masses in the 1930s. He was the son of a preacher and wrote many religious songs. The music that he created was exuberant and featured shouts of praise. Dorsey promoted gospel choirs and singers in venues other than churches and changed admission fees for the performance
Gospel music was becoming so successful that it eventually became part of the regular radio programming rotation. Gospel was not just for churches any longer. Gospel music has been credited with influencing blues and jazz music, and it is still evolving today.
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How to enter the christian country/ gospel Music Industry?
Hello,
Is there any company out there that helps singers/musicians etc to get gigs at churches all over the country? Or parts of the country? I'm not talking about BMI or ARISTA something alot smaller. What is out there or what can you tell me.
Hey,
That's a great question. You are describing the role of a booking agent but I must admit I'm not terribly familiar with Christian and gospel music. I would research this heavily by going to the websites of the artists that are doing this kind of thing and seeing who their booking agents are...
One thing I can tell you if there is no one doing it you should ABSOLUTELY build a business around these relationships. If you don't find a contact you are happy with start making a regional network of churches and church groups interested in booking live music and approach a larger act to open up for you at a series of dates...
The music business is great if you can gather people with similar interests together and perform in front of them.
A quick Google search of "Booking agent church" lead me to pitchagency.com - I'd start by cold calling them. I have never heard of them but given my lack of familiarity with the marketplace that isn't surprising.
Best of luck to you. I make my living coaching and consulting musicians so if I can be of further help please contact me at the URL below.
COGIC Timothy Wright Jesus Jesus Jesus Praise Break Gospel Music
