SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since the glory days of Mahalia Jackson, gospel music has been a stabilizing force in the African American community.

CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine being onstage during a black gospel concert in the '60s and '70s with some of the most famous gospel groups of all time. Imagine traveling through the South during the 1960s as the only Caucasian artist in a group of African American singers.

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America's diverse musical heritage exemplifies the creativity and optimism of our Nation. During Black Music Month, we celebrate the extraordinary talents and creativity of African-American singers, musicians, and composers whose achievements have enriched our culture and enhanced our lives.