Anthropology
Open Access

Abstract

Navajo Gospel: A Struggle in Faith, Culture and Style

Jack Ballard*

The clash, history, cooperation and integration of cultures and societies create unique offspring in music. With outside American, Spanish and other indigenous influences, many Navajo people over the last 70 years have enjoyed listening to, writing, performing and recording American country gospel music. The language and historical music of the Diné, country music and folk, Christian religion ethos, its influence on the music, and the Navajo culture combine to create new listeners and projects as well as a unique style.

Published Date: 2021-02-22; Received Date: 2021-02-01