Genre: Blues Gospel
There has always been a point, both stylistically and philosophically, where the sacred (gospel music) and the profane (blues, the devil's music) strike an uneasy alliance. Consisting almost entirely of performers who are lay preachers or street-corner evangelists, Blues Gospel features use of blues guitar patterns that are tightly interwoven to the most heartfelt statements of religious conviction. (read more)
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Albums
Featured Albums (view all Blues Gospel albums)
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Reverend Gary Davis: Manchester Free Trade Hall 1964
2008 Document -
Various Artists: Afro-American Spirituals, Work Songs & Ballads
1998 Rounder -
Ben Harper, The Blind Boys Of Alabama: There Will Be A Light
2004 Virgin -
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Complete Recorded Works-Vol.2 (1942-1944)
1996 Document -
Reverend Gary Davis: Say No To The Devil
1958 Bluesville-Original Blues -
Blind Willie Johnson: The Complete Blind Willie Johnson
1993 Columbia-Legacy -
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Complete Recorded Works-Vol.3 (1946-1947)
1998 Document -
Reverend Gary Davis: Pure Religion & Bad Company
1991 Smithsonian-Folkways
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