The Bloomsbury Handbook of Religion and Popular Music

Those interested in religion already know that music is important in worship and ritual, from the organ works of Bach to the anthems of John Rutter and the hymns of Graham Kendrick and the Taizé Community. Those interested in music already know that religion has shaped and accommodated many musical traditions and projects, from Gregorian and Tibetan chant to Monteverdi and Moody and Sankey. So, it is of particular interest and value to see the growth – not just in the academic community but beyond – of studies and research into the inter-disciplinary field where religion and music collide, coincide...