Contemporary Christian

Contemporary Christian music, sprouting from the 1960s Jesus Movement in the US, is a delightful blend of pop, rock, and a sprinkle of worshipful enthusiasm, all served with a side of feel-good righteousness. It's basically what happens when you throw a guitar, a heartfelt ballad, and a dash of faith into a blender and press 'whirl', resulting in tunes that are equally likely to lead you to spiritual enlightenment or get stuck in your head for days. Its cultural impact has been such that even the most devout might find themselves dancing along, wondering if clapping to the beat is a new form of prayer.