Make A Joyful Noise traces the origin of African American gospel music from its Biblical roots; "code songs" and Negro spirituals, to the gospel music created by Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey and Rev. James Cleveland. Interviews with gospel griots are a highlight of the book. Information on the gospel music organizations : National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses of Thomas Dorsey-NCGCC and the Gospel Music Workshop of America-GMWA of James Cleveland is included.