Gospel choir

Gospel music, genre of American Protestant music, rooted in the religious revivals of the 19th century, which developed in different directions within the white and Black communities of the United States. Prominent composers and practitioners included Mahalia Jackson, Rev. C.L. Franklin, and Billy Sunday.

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ummmm gospel choir at wedding? why have i never thought of this before?

In the Bible, Psalm 150 tells the faithful to praise the Lord with trumpet, harp, tambourine, stringed instrument and cymbal. In the United House of Prayer for All People, it's all about the trombones. No one knows exactly how trombones ended up in church, but it's an intensely vocal sound.

This Gospel Choir based in Cannes are popular with weddings in France- especially as ceremony music. They perform traditional Gospel music or pop/ soul music available

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