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When did gospel music begin to go beyond its own genre?

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A strong gospel element underlies the "soul" jazz and rock music of the 1950s and 60s. Composer and pianist Thomas A. Dorsey , often referred to as "the father of the gospel song," played a major role in the development of gospel music.

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