What is Gospel Music?
Gospel Music is a kind of distinctly American religious music that is associated with Evangelism and is based on the melodies of folk music blended with jazz and blues and sometimes rock. Gospel music is very emotional and jubilant which also stems from the call-and-response singing between the preacher and congregation. Gospel music is the celebration of Gods love and gospel style makes use of choral singing and many times are lead by a lead singer or a group of singers. The songs are usually performed with huge enthusiasm, vigor, and spiritual inspiration with lots of ornamentation in the solo vocal lines.