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Hollenweger, Walter J. – Journal of Beliefs & Values, 2004
Pentecostalism is the result of an interesting amalgamation of different traditions: black and oral cultures, middle-class and proletarian languages, catholic and evangelical spiritualities. These traditions are contextualized in Western, Latin American, Asian and African contexts which produce a bewildering pluralism. This "post-modern…
Descriptors: Religious Cultural Groups, Oral Tradition, Blacks, Catholics

Knowles-Borishade, Adetokunbo F. – Journal of Black Studies, 1991
Classical African rhetoric contains five elements: a caller and a chorus validating the word; spiritual entities; the word drawn from and relevant to experience; responders; and the spiritual harmony achieved when the other elements are working together. Suggests that Black English contains structural remnants of African discourse. (CJS)
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Dialects, Blacks, Cultural Influences

Campbell, Patricia Shehan – Music Educators Journal, 1995
Describes the role and influence of Mellonee Burnim on U.S. music education. Discusses the origins and impact of African American gospel music. Includes a list of selected resources and two lesson plans featuring gospel music. (CFR)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Black Culture, Black Influences, Black Studies