Thirty years ago, Robert Ray sat down to write Gospel Mass, an experimental work, for a one-time performance. To his surprise, the piece caught on and became a seminal work of African-American music, ...

Parishes have been turning to gospel music to try to attract young peopleto Mass. Georgina O'Halloran reports. The venue is packed. It's a struggle to worm your way in. Inside the energy is palpable.

The Sheldon’s All-Star Chorus will debut its performance of Gospel Mass, composed by the late St. Louis composer Robert Ray on Sunday, May 7 at The Sheldon. The showcase will be a preview of the ...

Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899-1993, is considered the father of black gospel. The Chicago native wrote beloved tunes including “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and in 1932 created a national gospel choir ...

Charles Thomas Hayes, director of the College of Lake County’s gospel choir, said he “had the privilege” of performing piano while Robert Ray directed his original gospel Mass. Ray wrote the piece ...

The Harlem Gospel Travelers. "Rhapsody," the new release from The Harlem Gospel Travelers. The Harlem Gospel Travelers isn’t your typical gospel act. Whether it’s on-stage or on its stellar new LP ...

Mosie Burks, who is known as “Mama Mosie,” has died at the age of 92. The gospel singer was a longtime member of the Mississippi Mass Choir and was known for her powerful voice and joyful presence on ...