Aretha Franklin’s iconic Amazing Grace LP is by far one of the most critically acclaimed recordings influencing countless singers and musicians and changing the perception of how Gospel music was received and celebrated. Recorded live in Los Angeles over two nights in January, 1972 (shortly
GOSPELflava joins others across the world mourning the passing of Dr. Rodena Preston. A musician, choir director, workshop clinician and recording artist, Preston is most known for her work with her choir, the Voices of Deliverance and her work with Rev. James Cleveland in the
Almost 30 years ago, Ed Smith gathered together a cadre of Gospel music icons at the Gaither Studios in Indiana for a musical trip down memory lane. Among those that were in attendance were Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews, Delois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters,
On the heels of the closing of the GMWA Board Meeting in Los Angeles comes word of the passing of one of Gospel music's distinctive voices, the legendary Edna Tatum has passed away after enduring some health challenges. A tribute service honoring her for her
Earnest Pugh has taken Joe Cocker's 1975 hit You Are So Beautiful and made it his own just in time for Valentine's Day. In his early years, Pugh made a name for himself as "The Wedding Singer" and this song penned by Billy Preston and
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Hammond Organ Company, Hammond USA initiated a Hall of Fame to honor and recognize musicians who have perpetuated and advanced the legacy of the electric organ. Among the 26 inaugural honorees are Twinkie Clark, chief musician and
Ohio based Half Mile Home puts a new spin on Billy Preston's Nothing from Nothing and craftfully delivers their new single, So Good from their forthcoming CD release Church Muzik & Inspiration. The 14 track CD will be released on November 6th and features a