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CCM/Contemp. Gospel

Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) is pop music with inspirational and religious lyrics. Musically, much CCM is indistinguishable from mainstream pop/rock, featuring the same melodic and production techniques. CCM developed in the '70s and '80s, as gospel artists found a new, more contemporary way to market their music. Using electric guitars and synthesizers, the religious music industry created a viable new form of gospel music that sounded like pop music -- with their slick, professional... [+] Read More

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Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel is gospel music that is essentially Southern in origin and performed by large, soulful choirs. Traditional gospel also relies on gospel standards instead of newly written material.

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