Opinion

Heritage and Hope: Celebrating Gospel’s past and present

By 2025-09-18T05:44:00

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This September, Gospel Music Heritage month takes on fresh meaning. Maxine Harrison explores the debate over gospel’s future after Maverick City Music’s Norman Gyamfi claimed traditional singers ‘sing too hard.

The idea for Gospel Music Heritage month was spearheaded by Alvin V. Williams in 2007. It celebrates the origins and impact of Gospel music. Although the event is generally known to have started in USA, it has undeniably had an international impact.

This year, Gospel Music Heritage Month feels especially significant amid fresh debate about gospel’s relevance for today’s worshippers. The conversation reignited after Maverick City Music’s manager, Norman Gyamfi, suggested traditional gospel singers ‘sing too hard.’ Personally, I appreciate both the power of traditional gospel and the creativity of its modern expressions. With that in mind, here are my top five female gospel artists:

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