Religion and Rap Music: An Analysis of Black Church Usage

Gospel rap is becoming an increasingly popular musical form and a method to evangelize to younger audiences. However, to some, its secular roots make this expression inappropriate for the Christian arena. Given their continued efforts to attract young Blacks in general and males in particular, some...

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Main Author: Barnes, Sandra L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2008
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2008, Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Pages: 319-338
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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