The Journey of Gospel Music Fri 1 Nov

KwakuMusic industry and history consultant Kwaku provides an audio-visual and interactive presentation aimed at young people (adults are welcome) which tells the journey of gospel music from America to Britain, and London in particular.

Join us, as we explore the meaning of gospel music. Find out about how it started, some of the early pioneers who introduced the music to Britain, the friendships and creative collaborations between the American gospel singers and British singers and composers and where gospel music is at in today’s British music scene.
Do you know which gospel song introduced from America over 100 years ago is now a British sports anthem?

Address Carnegie Library getting there
188 Herne Hill Road
London SE24 0AG
Phone +442079266050
Email carnegielibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
When 2:30pm-3:30pm Friday November 1st, 2013
For Geared for young people, adults welcome...
Library Resources Books on Gospel Music at Lambeth Libraries