GOSPELflava joins Gospel music lovers around the globe mourning the passing of Joel Smith. An adept musician, Smith, son of Feddie Hawkins and nephew of Edwin and Walter Hawkins played on a number of Hawkins Family and Love Center Choir award winning recordings as well
June 1 and second bring the glorious sons of Gospel music to the heart of the city as the 33rd annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival takes place at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is the largest outdoor music
Central City Productions announces a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music's favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award's debut of rapper, actor, and television personality
A celebration of the life of Edwin Hawkins will take place beginning on February 6 at Harbor Light Church in Fremont, CA. The Hawkins Family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Music & Arts by mailing checks to, Music
Gospel music lovers around the globe celebrate the musical genius of the Father of Contemporary Gospel Music, Edwin Hawkins as news of his passing permeated social media. Hawkins passed after a brief illness on January 15th. Hawkins' reworked arrangement of the hymn Oh Happy Day for
Jubilee Showcase, the ground breaking Chicago based Gospel music television program finds a new home as several programs are now available on Vimeo. The show, hosted by Sid Ordower aired on WLS TV in Chicago from 1963 to 1984 reached some quarter of a million
Rusty Watson is known for his music. He has written for Rodnie Bryant and CCMC, Ricky Dillard's New Generation Chorale, Bishop TD Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir and the GMWA Women of Worship. Watson is most recognized for his composition For My Good,
Who hasn't been in awe of the artistry of Melonie Daniels Walker? The in demand singer/songwriter, actress, vocal coach, vocal director, worship leader and so much more has delighted audiences with her unforgettable performances including He Lives and Forever from the GMWA Women of Worship
Edwin Hawkins, the Father of Contemporary Gospel Music celebrates the 35th anniversary of his Edwin and Walter Hawkins Music and Arts Love Fellowship Conference in the Gospel Music Capital of the world, Chicago, Illinois June 26 - July 1st. "I love Chicago", said Hawkins. "There is
The Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy will host a conversation with 4 time Grammy winners Edwin Hawkins and Erica Campbell on August 28th. Hawkins is regarded by many as the father of contemporary gospel music and is known for the 1969 hit Oh