The Many Genres Of Christian Music

We all probably know a couple religious hymns,fabulous way for Christians to spread their faith
but today's fast-paced society is changing, and soto kids from the street and other youth looking
is the style of music we listen to. Christian musicfor a fresh music genre.
has developed tremendously over the lastGospel
century to represent the changing style of musicIf gospel music does not fill your sole with spirit,
that we enjoy. Contemporary music offersthen I am not sure what can! Gospel music is
up-to-date music styles with the same traditionaluplifting, inspiring, and fun to listen to. When most
Christian message within the lyrics. In fact,think of gospel music, churches in the south come
Contemporary Christian music is growing quickly into mind. In fact, gospel music has been thought to
popularity, and so is the number of subgenreshave started during times of slavery in the late
offered to those interested in listening. In this1800s. The genre of gospel became more defined
article we discuss a few of the newer genres inand gained popularity in the first quarter of the
Christian music.twentieth century, and is now listened to
Contemporaryworldwide. Gospel music is known for its strong
Contemporary music literally covers all genres ofvocals surrounded by electric guitars, bass, and
new age Christian music, but is most commonlydrums. Gospel music thrives today and is certainly
associated with a new movement of Christianconsidered a staple of Christian music.
music that has alternative rock, pop, and countryChristian Rock
sounds. The contemporary movement began inChristian rock music covers a lot of ground with
the 1960s, with this type of music then referredmany different subgenres contained within the
to as Jesus music. Some Christians disputerock category. The "sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll"
whether or not the contemporary tones fit intoexplosion in the 1960s certainly made many
their religion, but contemporary is a popular genreChristians wary of jumping into the rock scene,
that gives Protestant listeners an alternativebut by the early 1970s Christian rock bands began
faith-based style of music. The growth ofto separate themselves from a demonic image,
contemporary styles has been strong since theand instead produced Christian lyrics with rock
mid 1990s, and newer artists and subgenres helptones. Today many bands are considered
to continue the expansion of Christian music.Christian rock artists, some more devoted to the
Hip HopChristian title than others. Although some might
Christian hip hop, or gospel rap, is a unique genrenot realize this, the band U2 was a catalyst for
of Christian music. Due to the often sinful natureChristian rock in the 1990s based on their
of mainstream rap lyrics, it has been a tough roadenormous success beginning in the 1980s.
for Christian rap artists to gain popularity.This is hardly a complete list of Christian music
However, beginning in the 1990s Christian rap hasgenres, but sampling some of these genres will
become popular with the younger generationgive you a good taste of the great listening
looking for an uplifting form of music that reflectsChristian music offers. Finding your favorite genre
their urban lifestyle. The most popular innovatorsis important and will certainly enhance your
among Christian hip hop artists would likely be DCexperience. Being able to listen to your favorite
Talk, who took the music scene by storm in theChristian bands at home or on the go is a relaxing
late 1980s before making a switch to a more popway to worship throughout the day.article written
sound in the mid 1990s. Christian hip hop is aby Justin Palmer.