About this episode

This episode features the works of seven African-American poets and composers who proclaim Christ through their art.

Wordplay features the works of seven African-American poets and a pair of composers who proclaimed Christ with their works.

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P.

Topics covered

• African-American poetry
• Christian composers
• Proclamation of faith
• Artistic expression
• Cultural heritage

Keywords

• African-American poets
• composers
• Christianity
• art
• proclamation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: BLACK CHORUS, African-American poets, composers, Christ

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