Description
Above the Stars - 208 Artists about the Christian Faith is the sequel to Rhythms Right in the Heart - an account of Christian popular music in Norway .
The new book is about foreign artists.
It is widely known that gospel is one of the most important sources of popular music. Fewer people know that the Christian faith, and songs with a Christian content, have been an important part of the lives and repertoire of a long line of our most famous and recognized artists. Bono, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Elvis and Aretha Franklin are just the tip of the iceberg.
Previous books on the history of pop and rock have been less concerned with illuminating this. In this book, you will be introduced to artists who, to a greater or lesser extent, for shorter or longer periods, regardless of their environments and industries, have spoken, written and sung about the Christian faith on recordings, concerts and in public spaces.
There are stories of growing up, the agony of choice, reckoning and reconciliation, and - not least - a series of life-changing encounters with Jesus. For others, the Christian faith has always been a natural part of life and musical expression.
Price: 495,-
ISBN: 9788293039839
348 pages, 257 x 192 and more
Release year: 2024