The Gospel Truth?

Release Date: 2004-04-17

Runtime: 49

Languages: English |

Rating: N/A

Votes: 0

Genres: Documentary

Director: Christopher Walker

Description: An investigation of Professor Willie Ruff's claims that gospel music and the tradition of "lining out", is actually rooted in the Gaelic music traditions of the Scottish slave-owners rather than in Af...An investigation of Professor Willie Ruff's claims that gospel music and the tradition of "lining out", is actually rooted in the Gaelic music traditions of the Scottish slave-owners rather than in African culture. Ten Gaelic psalm singers from the Isle of Lewis go to a church in Alabama to sing before a traditional gospel congregation.Read More

Production Companies:

Eyeline Media