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Chicago Stories: The Birth of Gospel — Full Episode

This episode of Chicago Stories traces the birth of gospel music in Chicago in the 1930s.

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Chicago Stories: The Birth of Gospel

This episode of Chicago Stories traces the birth and growth of gospel music in Chicago in the 1930s. The story follows "The Father of Gospel", Thomas A. Dorsey, who wrote one of gospel’s early hits while coping with his grief over the death of his wife and child. It explores the roots of gospel from southern spirituals during slavery, through gospel’s early years.

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Trinity United Church of Christ Ensemble: “Amazing Grace”

The Trinity United Church of Christ Ensemble performs both the traditional version and the Gospel version of “Amazing Grace” at Chicago State University.

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Trinity United Church of Christ Ensemble: “I’m A Soldier”

The Trinity United Church of Christ Ensemble performs “I’m A Soldier in the Army of the Lord” at Chicago State University.

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Trinity United Church of Christ Ensemble: “Ise Oluwa”

The Trinity United Church of Christ Ensemble performs “Ise Oluwa”at Chicago State University.

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