Composer and conducter Thomas Beveridge says his Yizkor Requiem is "a quest for spiritual roots" and a musical bridge between Christianity and Judaism.
Music
September 25, 2009: Yizkor Requiem
August 28, 2009: Gaither Gospel Singers
Bill and Gloria Gaither have written hundreds of contemporary gospel songs and have sold millions of Christian music videos.
Jazz musician Dave Brubeck says "when I write a piece, a sacred piece, I’m looking hard and trying to discover what I’m about, and what my parents were about and the world is about."
April 10, 2009: Wintley Phipps
This Grammy-nominated singer who has performed for presidents and prisoners says "music has been one of the languages I talk to God in and God speaks to me in."
April 10, 2009: Orthodox Chanting
The age-old chants and liturgical music of Orthodox worship have a special beauty and spiritual power for Eastern Orthodox Christians, who will celebrate Easter or Pascha on April 19.
January 26, 2007: African-American Jews
Yavilah McCoy is one of several thousand African-American Jews. She has devoted her talent and energy to use Gospel music to try to overcome the prejudice she has experienced from other Jews. To create a better future for her children, Yavilah wants it known that Jews come in a variety of shades and colors.
May 6, 2005: Donnie McClurkin Extended Interview
Read the extended Donnie McClurkin interview.
Donnie McClurkin is a Gospel superstar whose voice is recognized around the world. But on Sunday mornings, as Pastor McClurkin, he has more local concerns -- like the parking problems in his church's neighborhood.


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