Gospel songs were originally sung by African slaves. Lyrics related to escaping to freedom, with a religious element often in praise or giving thanks to God. Now listen to the Maria Fidelis school ...

African gospel music has turned out to be a popular ... emerged the most streamed followed by I Will Pray by Ebuka Songs, and in third place was Praise by Elevation Worship, Brandon Lake, Chris ...

Expect to hear South African freedom songs as well as the music of Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Mahalia Jackson, and others combined with traditional gospel music and spirituals,” a press release ...