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Gospel Music Genres

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Southern Gospel

Southern gospel is a Christian music genre that originated in the southeastern United States. It's known for its close harmonies, which are typically performed by small groups of three or four singers. Southern gospel is often performed with a piano, which is why it's sometimes called "quartet music".

A stage setting with musicians performing under soft spotlight. Two musicians are prominent, one playing an acoustic guitar and another standing at a microphone, singing. A third person is seen in the background at a keyboard. The backdrop displays lyrics of a religious song, indicating a worship service. Audience silhouettes are visible in the foreground.

Contemporary Christian

Contemporary Christian music (CCM) is a genre of modern popular music that focuses on Christian faith and is rooted in Christian music. It originated in the United States in the 1960s as a way for people affected by the Jesus movement to express themselves in other styles of music.

religious concert performed by a band on stage

group of people standing on brown wooden floor

Praise and Worship

Praise and worship music is a contemporary Christian music genre that originated in the United States in the 1970s. It's also known as contemporary worship music (CWM). The term "praise and worship" comes from the words "praise" and "worship", which mean to honor and glorify God, and to offer devotion and adoration to God, respectively.

Black Gospel

Traditional Black gospel is Christian music that expresses African American Christian beliefs. It is the most well-known form of gospel music and is often performed in Black churches, Pentecostal and Evangelical churches.

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