Chicago Gospel Music Festival 2014
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The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is back for its 30th anniversary, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Featuring some of the biggest names in Gospel music, this is one event you don’t want to miss.
Introduction
The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is an annual event that celebrates the genre of gospel music. The festival showcases the talents of local, national, and international artists, and features a variety of genres within gospel music. This year’s festival will take place from June 13-15 at the Chicago Cultural Center.
History of the Chicago Gospel Music Festival
The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is an annual event that celebrates the history and influence of gospel music in the city of Chicago. The festival was founded in 2001 by Dr. James L. Diggs, a music historian and professor at Northeastern Illinois University. Dr. Diggs envisioned the festival as a way to bring different generations together to enjoy and appreciate gospel music.
Since its inception, the festival has grown exponentially, attracting over 100,000 people from all over the world each year. The festival features a wide variety of gospel music, from traditional hymns to contemporary praise and worship songs. There are also a number of special events and workshops that take place during the festival, such as panel discussions on the history of gospel music and songwriting workshops led by some of today’s top gospel artists.
The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is truly a one-of-a-kind event that is not to be missed. If you love gospel music, make sure to check it out!
The 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Festival
The 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Festival will be held June 20-22 in Millennium Park. This year’s lineup includes:
J Moss
Vickie Winans
James Fortune & FIYA
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers
Hezekiah Walker & LFC
Dorinda Clark-Cole
Ricky Dillard & New G
Israel Houghton & New Breed
Mali Music
Darlene McCoy
The festival will also feature local and emerging artists, spoken word performances, and interactive workshops.
Conclusion
The 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Festival was a huge success! music lovers from all over the city came out to enjoy a variety of genres, including traditional gospel, contemporary gospel, R&B, soul, and more. The festival featured performances from some of the biggest names in gospel music, including Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, and many others. Thousands of people attended the event and left feeling uplifted and inspired. If you missed out on the fun this year, be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s festival – it’s sure to be even bigger and better than ever!
