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Celebrating Gospel Music Today
Renowned choir director Mark De-Lisser celebrates gospel, his favourite genre of music, by meeting Christians at the heart of the gospel community and exploring the message behind the music.\n \nMark meets acclaimed gospel artists and church pastors Volney and Angel Morgan to explore how gospel music enables them to express their faith with such joy. He then sings with renowned choir and viral internet sensations The Spirituals, discovering how they are re-imagining traditional hymns in a modern gospel style. We also learn how a former barrister is teaching gospel music to the new generation in the schools of Liverpool.\n \nWith music to lift the soul and celebrate the best of gospel music, including specially recorded songs from Volney Morgan and his choir New-Ye, and from Kudos – the Songs of Praise gospel choir of the year.\n \n1. Strength Will Rise – Volney Morgan and New-Ye at House on the Rock \n2. How Deep the Father’s Love – Volney Morgan and New-Ye at House on the Rock\n3. Oh, Happy Day – Mica Paris\n4. In Jesus’ Name – Kudos Gospel Choir\n5. In Christ Alone – Christ Church Downend, Bristol\n6. Every Praise – Brenda Edwards, Gospel Choir of the Year 2024
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