(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’ve ever had a moment where a song lifted your spirits, brought you peace, or reminded you that God ...

NEW YORK — Given the kind of music on the contemporary gospel scene today--infused with rap, dance beats and rock--it’s hard to imagine that the soothing sounds of CeCe Winans would have ever caused a ...

This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk honors the anniversaries of landmark albums that have shaped the course of music and culture. CeCe Winans' voice transcends genre, race and generations — something ...

CECE WINANS: (Singing) I'm safe and sound, serene and calm. SUMMERS: That album, "Alone In His Presence," went platinum, and it won her a Grammy. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "ALONE IN HIS PRESENCE") WINANS: ...

NPR's Juana Summers talks with CeCe Winans, the best-selling female gospel artist in history, about her Tiny Desk performance and Black Music Month. CECE WINANS: (Singing) I'm safe and sound, serene ...