Ten years after his passing, KWBU honors the music and ministry of gospel legend Andraé Crouch. reflects on the man known as the “father of modern gospel.”
His songs broke boundaries — between sacred and secular, Black and white, traditional and contemporary.
He was a composer, a preacher, and a prophet — unafraid to bring his full self to the music.
This special features ten transformative songs, each a turning point in his career and gospel music itself.
Along the way, Darden and Newby offer insight drawn from their new book,
Soon and Very Soon: The Transformative Music and Ministry of Andraé Crouch (Oxford University Press).
They share personal reflections, historical context, and the spiritual depth behind the songs.
You’ll hear the music — and the meaning — like never before.
It’s a powerful tribute to a life lived in full harmony with faith.