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Music
A Wake Up Call for Gospel Artists
The excessive commercialization of Gospel Music has threatened a genre that has significantly impacted the African American community for decades. The solution? Read more
Shai Linne’s “Fal$e” Positives
The Christian rapper caused a stir by naming names in his quest to combat heresy. Here’s why that could backfire. Read more
Gospel Throwback: Hezekiah Walker, “Christ Did It All”
Part two of the Gospel Throwback, a three-part series examining the emergence of contemporary gospel music. Read more
Lil’ Wayne, Lecrae, and Redemption
Lil’ Wayne and Lecrae are both Grammy award-winning rappers. Both are at the top of their game. But there is a distinct difference between the two artists. Read more
Mary Lou Williams: An Evening of Sacred Jazz
Mary Lou Williams, a musical pioneer, married the beauty of jazz with the grandeur of liturgy. This Wednesday evening, UrbanFaith contributor Deanna Witkowski will lead a symphonic tribute to her musical legacy at Park Avenue Christian Church. Read more
Gospel Throwback: Commissioned, “Victory”
Part one of the Gospel Throwback, a three-part series examining the emergence of contemporary gospel music. Read more
Puritans and Propaganda
Is criticizing the racist cultural roots of Puritanism out of bounds? That’s what some Calvinists are debating following Christian rapper Propaganda’s scathing indictment of Puritan history. Read more
Two Views of ‘Gangnam Style’
UrbanFaith contributors Helen Lee and Jelani Greenidge on the joys and frustrations of the runaway hit video. Read more
The Genius of ‘Gangnam Style’
What can Christian artists learn from the overnight viral hit? Look deeper than the goofy guest appearances and fan spoofs, and there’s plenty. Read more
Hitting Pause on ‘Gangnam Style’
The YouTube video is a viral sensation, and rapper PSY is raising the profile of Koreans in pop culture. So why does “Gangnam Style” make me feel so uncomfortable? Read more