Trace Gospel
France
Trace Gospel is a French television channel dedicated to gospel music and its cultural roots. Its programming centers on live performances, choir recordings, and documentary-style segments that explore the history of gospel within African American spiritual traditions and its influence on contemporary Christian music in France. The channel also broadcasts concerts from international gospel festivals, alongside interviews with musicians and choir directors. Religious and community events occasionally appear in the lineup, though the focus remains on the musical genre itself rather than sermon-based content. The channel operates as part of the broader Trace media group, which specializes in urban and world music, but Trace Gospel maintains a distinct identity through its emphasis on vocal harmony and faith-inspired songs.
Viewers in France can access Trace Gospel through select cable and satellite packages, as well as via the Trace+ streaming platform, which offers live and on-demand episodes. The channel’s schedule typically rotates a core set of recorded performances and themed blocks, such as contemporary gospel or traditional spirituals, without fixed presenter-led shows. Program guides are updated monthly by the broadcaster and list specific concert titles or artist features. No original series or talk shows are produced for the channel, and its content is drawn largely from licensed footage of gospel events across Europe and North America.
