Gospel music’s influence on other genres is significant. Black vocal groups merged gospel harmonies with rhythm and blues (R&B), which contributed to the birth of rock and roll. Soul music evolved from R&B, with artists drawing from gospel and blues roots, characterized by intense vocals and call-and-response techniques. Black gospel music also impacted white audiences through recordings and radio broadcasts. The influence of gospel can also be heard in disco, funk, and hip-hop.
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