Spiritual music encompasses religious and sacred themes across various traditions, aiming to uplift and inspire through sound.
Characteristic Instruments
Choirs, organs, bells, chanting, and traditional religious instruments are commonly used in Spiritual music.
Dominant Styles
Includes gospel, hymns, chants, and devotional music from diverse spiritual traditions worldwide.
Top Artists by Era
Classic Era
- Mahalia Jackson
- Thomas A. Dorsey
- Gregorian Chant Choirs
- Enya
Modern Era
- Mavis Staples
- Sinead O’Connor
- Kitaro
- Loreena McKennitt
Contemporary
- Snatam Kaur
- Deva Premal
- Lisa Gerrard
- Jocelyn Pook