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USC looks to preserve Southern Black music forms - noteworthy news
COLUMBIA, S.C. A new research center for African American music at the University of South Carolina may become a hub for the study of Southern Black ......(Continue Reading) The gospel about Gospel—the power of the ring
"I told them today," Albert ("Pete") Pero would often say to me as I met him in the hall coming from one of his classes, "I ......(Continue Reading)Make a joyful noise - Bill Gaither helped spark renewed interest in Southern United States gospel-singing - includes related article on Bill Gaither's
Who could have guessed that an impromptu sing-along would launch a million-dollar business, ignite a passion for southern gospel music, and rekindle the ......(Continue Reading)A most unlikely mogul: few people have had greater impact on a music genre than this mild-mannered former English teacher and his wife, honored by the
When people think of music moguls, names such as Clive Davis, Jimmy Bowen, or even Sean "P. Diddy" Combs come to mind. But one of the most successful ......(Continue Reading)People places & miscellany - What's happening: folk music news & information
Northern Mexico's folk musicians, the authors of the famed corridos (topical ballads) have turned their creativity to chronicling the attacks on New ......(Continue Reading)
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