Photostory: Preserving ‘the sound and stories’ of Baltimore’s gospel tradition
Over 2,000 congregants and 500 gospel singers, musicians, and composers packed the New Psalmist Baptist Church for The Sound of Baltimore live recording.
Gospel recording artist and Stellar Award winner Jonathan Nelson performs at The Sound of Baltimore live recording event.
Credit: Nikiyah Edwards
Over 2,000 congregants and 500 gospel singers, musicians, and composers packed the New Psalmist Baptist Church for The Sound of Baltimore live recording, according to organizers.
“The project is designed to preserve the sound and stories of a musical tradition that has been carried for generations through Baltimore’s churches, choirs, musicians, and communities,” wrote organizer Rodney Whitley in an email.
The recording is the first part of a two-segment series about the historic group. Part two will be a documentary about the choir and the history of gospel in Baltimore, according to Whitley.
Audience member in the moment at The Sound of Baltimore live performance. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsA worshipper listens to The Sound of Baltimore choir during the live recording event. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsMarco K. Merrick, founder of the Community Concert Choir of Baltimore, conducts the song “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” at The Sound of Baltimore recording. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsAn organist accompanies The Sound of Baltimore choir. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsGetting into the music at The Sound of Baltimore live recording. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsA person praying at the Sound of Baltimore concert. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsVocalist Avery Lawrence at the The Sound of Baltimore live recording. Credit: Nikiyah EdwardsVocalist Courtney Dyson performs with The Sound of Baltimore choir. Credit: Nikiyah Edwards
