Harry Dixon Loes was a talented gospel artist renowned for his heartfelt music, which touched the lives of many. His songs conveyed profound spiritual messages and were frequently sung in churches ...

You may recognize this as a beloved children's song. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED CHILDREN: (Singing) This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine. SHAPIRO: "This Little ...

This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. Ask Freedom Singer ...

The religious hymn "This Little Light of Mine" has often been referred to as having originated in the era of American slavery. For instance, on Sept. 26, 1998, the Orlando Sentinel published that the ...

"This Little Light of Mine" is more than a children's song. For NPR's American Anthem series, a look at how the song was transformed by the nation's civil rights movement. You may recognize this as a ...