Gospel music has long served as a central part of religious practice and an expression of Black pride, joy, affirmation, love, dignity, determination and hope. In the mid-20th century, a substantial body of gospel music was recorded and produced in Louisville, but today those recordings are in danger of being lost forever. The Louisville Story Program set out to preserve this rich musical heritage through its Gospel Music Restoration Project, which it shared with a curated evening of live music, stories and conversation at the Festival of Faiths.

About the Festival of Faiths: 

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the Festival of Faiths is a nationally acclaimed, multi-day festival that hosts spiritual practitioners, thought leaders and movement makers.

The 2023 Festival of Faiths, Sacred Hearts, Sacred Minds: Embodying Love, celebrated the power of love to cultivate meaningful connections, strengthen communities and transform lives. Festival sessions explored contemporary concerns through the lens of faith and tapped into our unique capacity for love and compassion in order to envision a more loving future.

Connect with the Festival of Faiths — and join us on this journey of conversation, understanding and spiritual nourishment: 

Website: https://festivaloffaiths.org/ 
Facebook:   / festivaloffaiths  
Instagram:   / festoffaiths  
Twitter:   / festoffaiths