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Location:

New York City, USA
North America

Contributors:

Adam Johnson
Jesse Marks
Jonah Marks

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Amen
In the 17th century, gospel music’s call-and-response and repetition of phrases made Scripture accessible to those unable to read. Modern instruments and the invention of the radio combined to spread the gospel across America in the ’20s and ’30s. It has always been known for its joyful spirit and upbeat rhythms.