# American Music Was Birthed in the Black Church

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Podcast: [Vibe Check](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vibe-check-5608224)
Published: 2026-02-27T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of Vibe Check LIVE, Saeed and Zach head to Boston for a special live taping with special guest, classical composer Carlos Simon. They talk about Carlos writing music for America’s 250th anniversary, how faith and spirituality shape his work, his newest piece, Good News Mass, and more. Plus, they close out the conversation with an audience Q&A.

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