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Hallelujah! The transformative power of Black gospel music
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Darren Hamilton grew up singing spirituals every Sunday in church. When he began university, he was shocked to find that there were no Black music courses and Black music professors. Now at the University of Toronto, Hamilton teaches Gospel Choir, U of T's first credit course in Black gospel music. Music students of all backgrounds and ages come to learn and sing songs rooted in faith, freedom and joy. He says he's always wanted to give Black students a music class where they "feel they belong."
1077 episodes
Manage episode 485846284 series 2434977
Darren Hamilton grew up singing spirituals every Sunday in church. When he began university, he was shocked to find that there were no Black music courses and Black music professors. Now at the University of Toronto, Hamilton teaches Gospel Choir, U of T's first credit course in Black gospel music. Music students of all backgrounds and ages come to learn and sing songs rooted in faith, freedom and joy. He says he's always wanted to give Black students a music class where they "feel they belong."
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