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A video of an Asian church choir is going viral and sparking debate on the internet.
In the video, a group of Asian men and women appeared to be singing and dancing to a gospel song in a church. The group's singing sounded very similar to choirs found in many Black churches across the country.
The video, titled "Vincent Bohanan & The Japanese SOV Choir," was initially shared on YouTube in November 2018.
"Pastor Bohanan had the honor of working with a choir from Japan," the caption reads.
The Asian gospel choir resurfaced online earlier this week and received mixed reactions from social media users.
"I hear us singing, but I don't see us," one X user wrote alongside the video.
Some users suggested that the video was disrespectful to the true roots of gospel music, which emerged from gatherings and folk songs created by enslaved people.
“They love to have the rhythm BUT NEVER THE BLUES!” an individual commented.
Others appreciated the Asian praise team's performance.
"A lot of people would be really surprised how soulful Asian folks can sound," an X user chimed in.
See more reactions to the viral Asian choir below.
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