Music in the Black church: ‘Different, but never deficient’
Jacksonville pastors explain how the music has changed over decades
Joy Purdy, 5:30, 6:30 & 11 p.m. anchor
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Uplifting, strengthening, calming: All three are words to describe music in the Black church.
Duval Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says singing in the choir was part of feeling safe and accepted after moving to Northeast Florida from living abroad. Jaguars offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor, who started playing drums in his church at age 6, calls the music one of the warmest feelings you can feel.
(Their stories are at the end of the article.)