Well, it depends on what your definitions of gospel and spiritual are.
Some say that Gospel Music is a specific genre, while others say it is a general term for any kind of Christian Music.
Spirituals were songs written and originally sung by African-American slaves, and the forerunner to today's soul/urban music. And the term "spiritual" can be used for anything to do with the spirit--which would include any religion (not just Christianity).
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Gospel is Christianity
Try slacker.com. In categories select spiritual. u should see gospel.
When slaves were forced to come to America and work on plantations, they brought their music, folktales, and spirituals with them, just as we would bring our music with us if we were captured and sold to a foreign country. These spiritual have influenced our gospel music today.
-With Gospel,there's an uplifting message in it other than talking about something depressing. -Blues is always talking about something sad. -Gospel music is Christian music and has lyrics referring to God and how you should be saved. -Blues music has lyrics that refer to sad and depressing things.
There are numerous award events for Gospel Music artists, including: The Grammy Awards for Gospel Music The GMA Dove Awards The Singing News Fan Awards The Africa Gospel Music Awards The Gospel Music Hall of Fame The Covenant Awards