About Gospel blues
Gospel blues is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1890s. It is usually classed as a form of blues and gospel music.
From Wikipedia
Gospel blues (or holy blues) is a form of blues-based gospel music that has been around since the inception of blues music. It combines evangelistic lyrics with blues instrumentation, often blues guitar accompaniment.
According to musician and historian Stefan Grossman, "holy blues" was coined to originally describe Reverend Gary Davis's style of traditional blues playing with lyrics conveying a religious message. Davis and Blind Willie Johnson are considered the genre's two dominant performers, according to Dick Weissman. Other notable gospel-blues performers include Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Washington Phillips.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gospel blues?
Gospel blues is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1890s. It is usually classed as a form of blues and gospel music.
Where and when did Gospel blues originate?
Gospel blues originated in United States in the 1890s.