THE NEW CENTURY

THE NEW CENTURY

THE NEW CENTURY

C.A Tindley was actually one of initial composers of gospel music during first decade of 20th century, but his songs did not gain widespread popularity among blacks until 1920s and 1930s. Dorsey inspired by Tindley's re-workings of older revival songs, blues, and spirituals began his own songs and made up first wave of modern gospel music during Depression. Dorsey toured country as the performer and lecturer and wrote about 500 gospel songs including "There Will Be Peace in Valley" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." (Eileen 1997)

One of strong appeals to his music was that ...