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Context // Lunchtime lecture 27.3.26 – 12:15-13:00
Samhengi welcomes David L. Anderson II on Friday, March 23rd with the lecture A Journey Through the History of Gospel Music. David will examine the development of gospel music from the era of slavery and spiritual songs to the present day, shedding light on its influence on music in the United States and around the world.
The event will take place in Dynjandur, the Music Department building, Skipholt 31.
All are welcome.
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Samhengi welcomes David L. Anderson II on Friday, March 23, with his lecture A Journey Through the History of Gospel Music, in which he traces the development of gospel music from the era of slavery and the Negro Spirituals to the present day, highlighting its influence on music in the United States and around the world.
The event will take place at Dynjandi, Music Department, Skipholt 31.
Everyone is warmly welcome.

David L. Anderson II is a distinguished gospel music director, producer, composer, and arranger known for shaping powerful live worship and gospel performance experiences. For more than two decades, he has served as Director of Music at New Jerusalem Impact Church, leading a dynamic music and arts ministry for a congregation of more than 2,500 while training and directing choirs, vocalists, and musicians. His work in gospel performance has reached national stages, including directing vocals for the live pre-game presentation of "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XLIV alongside Queen Latifah. Anderson has also brought gospel excellence to international audiences, including performing with Grammy-winning artist Carin León at the 2024 Latin Grammys, where he prepared and arranged vocals for the televised performance. In 2025, he performed in A Grammys Celebration of Latin Music with Jon Secada, a Grammy Award–winning and Latin Grammy–winning artist known for multiple Billboard chart-topping hits. Throughout his career, Anderson has composed and directed gospel recordings and live projects for prominent faith-based artists and ministries, including Bishop Paul S. Morton and New Birth. His songwriting, vocal direction, and musical leadership have contributed to award-nominated projects while maintaining a strong foundation in the gospel tradition. Through REAL Music Productions, Anderson provides workshops, musical direction, and vocal coaching rooted in gospel history, performance style, and ministry excellence. A passionate educator and mentor, he is dedicated to preserving the authenticity of gospel music while elevating its impact on major stages, recordings, and worship communities.