Good news! Chicago Sun-Times reports that Gospel Fest will return to the city as a stand-alone event. Read more here:
But here’s one question: why is the city keeping the blues and jazz festivals downtown and moving gospel fest to the south side? Sure, that’s where gospel was born — okay, I’ll grant that — but it sure smacks of divisiveness. Why not host a festival that is almost 100 percent attended by African Americans in the downtown Millenium Park area? I think the city needs to think it through some more.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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