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Around 15,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Minneapolis this week for the National Baptist Convention USA. The event kicked off Monday night with "The Sound of Gospel Concert." Musicians, dancers and a choir, combining several local congregations, explored the origins and evolution of gospel music. Jeveeta Steele directed the program which was narrated by Twin Cities actor T. Mychael Rambo.

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Around 15,000 people are expected to gather in downtown Minneapolis this week for the National Baptist Convention USA. The event kicked off Monday night with "The Sound of Gospel Concert." Musicians, dancers and a choir, combining several local congregations, explored the origins and evolution of gospel music. Jeveeta Steele directed the program which was narrated by Twin Cities actor T. Mychael Rambo.


"The Sound of Gospel"

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