The little-known Philippian Gospel Singers are going to church on "Great Camp Meeting".

The little-known Philippian Gospel Singers are going to church on "Great Camp Meeting".

The slow and bluesy "Little Too Close to be Afraid" features the Angelic Choir of the First Baptist Church of Nutley, NJ at their most compelling.

The Bright Stars were a pioneering gospel quartet, combining doo-wop harmonies with the punch of a full band.

Legendary gospel story-teller Dorothy Norward is at her very best on the compelling story-song, “Walk Through the Valley.” Click to listen to this episode. Click the title above to read along. Listen to this week's featured song.

While a host of gospel greats got their start in the Meditation Singers, their rendition of the Rev. James Cleveland’s “He Has Done Something for Me” is unmatched. Click to listen to this episode. Click the title above to read along. Listen to this week's featured song.

The Christian Soldiers were one of the many gospel groups to record for the colorful impresario Don Robey’s fine Song Bird label in Houston. Click to listen to this episode. Click the title above to read along.

“Have You Got Oil in Your Vessel?” by the Golden Crowns of Charlotte, NC, is a marvelous artifact from gospel music’s golden age. Click to listen to this Episode Click the title above to read along Listen to this week's featured song.

Walter Hawkins brings the whole band together on the legendary two-LP live set, The Hawkins Family from 1980. Click to listen to this episode. Click the title above to read along. Listen to this week's featured song.

Austin Layne and the Layne Ensemble’s “Have Mercy, Lord” is a wonderful mixture of traditional and modern gospel music. Click here to listen to this episode. Click the title above to read along.