The Birth of Gospel

This episode of Chicago Stories traces the birth and growth of gospel music in Chicago in the 1930s. The story follows "The Father of Gospel", Thomas A. Dorsey, who wrote one of gospel’s early hits while coping with his grief over the death of his wife and child. It explores the roots of gospel from southern spirituals during slavery, through gospel’s early years. Watch The Birth of Gospel in HD free online now on SFlix with multiple servers and instant playback. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Birth of Gospel and share your thoughts in the comments below!