Churches of the National Baptist Convention of the USA make extensive use of traditional black music such as spirituals and hymns as well as contemporary music that features modern harmonies and rhythms. The perceived secularity of some varieties of contemporary music presents one challenge to member churches. The dramatic and visual arts are also significant to member churches.
William Black is quoted as saying,"A Poet, A Painter, A Musician, An Architect, the man or woman who is not one of...
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