Ultimately, said Thomsen, “these songs are created and then take on a life of their own.” For listeners looking to tap into their spirituality, “these types of artists will have more meaning, because ...

It’s hard to choose five of George Harrison‘s most religious songs because the former Beatle incorporated his spirituality into almost every tune he wrote. When George sang a love song, he wasn’t just ...

Rap occasionally seems to get a bad wrap. The genre’s critics may be quick to point out the R-rated content that defines hip-hop and makes it the important powerhouse in music that it is, but there’s ...

I was recently trying to describe LUH‘s excellent debut album, Spiritual Songs for Lovers to Sing, to a coworker, and he asked what kind of music the band plays. Even after several listens, I was a ...

In her 2023 memoir The Woman in Me, Spears discussed one of her best album tracks. “When I recorded ‘Hot as Ice,’ I walked into the studio and there were six gigantic guys in the room with me, sitting ...

Students new to biblical studies are unfailingly astonished when they first encounter the Song of Songs. Fawn-like naked breasts, a woman’s black hair cascading like a flock of goats, pure white teeth ...

Starting with its roots in traditional African American spirituals, Wade in the Water has long been a powerful anthem of freedom and hope. Ella Jenkins, known for her contributions to children’s folk ...

(RNS) — What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like? The question may seem random, as the two figures are so different. One is the Queen of Soul, a Memphis native ...

What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like? The question may seem random, as the two figures are so different. One is the Queen of Soul, a Memphis native and ...