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Kirk Franklin on the Mission in His Gospel Music

NPR
Published September 13, 2004 at 11:00 PM CDT

A major voice in gospel before the age of 30, Kirk Franklin is back with a new release inspired by the controversial film The Passion of the Christ. The award-winning songwriter and producer speaks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about his music and why he feels that music is his mission.

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