RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Spisar, Jan T1 JF Aura musica YR 2019 VO 11 IS 1 SP 132 OP 136 UL https://aura.ujep.cz/en/artkey/aum-201901-0022.php AB This article deals about author's long-time choirmaster and pedagogical experiences and is focused on interpretation of selected music of African-American origin sung by amateur choir, especially the spiritual and contemporary gospels with an emphasis on their specific music expressions. The goal is providing basic information about this issue, particularly to choirmasters and choral singers who are in contacts with this music.