大象传媒

Mica Paris has music to lift the spirit and raise the roof as she curates the best singers and songs from this hugely influential genre.

Gospel music is woven into our culture, connected to faith and black history and social change. In her second show of the series Mica has songs of protest and freedom. From the gospel stars beloved by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement, to the artists still calling for equality today. Hear from Mavis Staples, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Kanye West. Plus Mica goes back to the spirituals of the slavery plantations, tracing their influence on the popular music we love.

Mica also has a track recorded by the finalists of this year's 大象传媒 Gospel Singer of the Year competition on 大象传媒 One, originally recorded by Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions.

Featuring incredible performances from our icons who grew up singing Amazing Grace, to the cream of contemporary gospel, let the music move you as Radio 2 takes you to church.