Throughout the history of the local church tradition in Black communities in America, “Revival” was a special time in the church calendar that would warrant multiple nights of service extended to reignite and charge up the spirits of the people. Churches would gather together and visit each other on different nights making it a celebration that is second to none.
At the forefront of these special services was often gospel music played by bands and sung by community choirs, truly establishing the sound and voice of a way of life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHLZeY1oxiw