Gospel Singers, Harlem 1954

"Gospel Singers, Harlem" is a black and white photograph taken by John Cohen in 1954. The photograph captures two gospel singers in a close-up, their expressions intense and full of emotion as they sing into a microphone. Cohen's photograph captures the raw energy and passion of gospel music, a genre deeply rooted in African American culture. The image, with its focus on the singers' faces and the microphone, creates a sense of intimacy and immediacy, drawing viewers into the heart of the performance.