Gospel Choirs

From out of the church and onto the concert stage, gospel harmony groups took much of America by storm in the early 20th century. Quartets and quintets brought a sense of showmanship to the passion of spiritual testimony, mixing praise for the Lord with fiery vocal solos and group interplay. Get caught up in the excitement with these gospel group highlights.

It's been the gospel harmony group's mission to bridge the worlds of sanctified music and popular entertainment. The innovations of the early groups heavily influenced the R&B pioneers of the '50s and '60s. Baptize yourself in the soaring gospel harmony sound with these glorious numbers.

The gospel harmony group sound continues to thrive today, keeping alive the Almighty-inspired spark of the early groups in modern musical settings. Get another dose of divine energy with select tunes from some of gospel's best exponents.

There's no denying the power behind a choir of voices raised in unison, singing in the name of the Lord. Although they are usually accompanied by a group of musicians, choirs alone create an orchestra of voices — altos, sopranos, baritones, tenors — all joining together to give thanks and praise. Baptize yourself in the gospel harmony sound with soaring, sanctified songs.