Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson was on hand to celebrate the CD release of What A Legacy, a new commemorative CD featuring vintage recordings of Reverend Clay Evans and the Fellowship Baptist Church Choir of Chicago. The disc has instantly become a fan favorite,
The Chicago Gospel sound is celebrated in What A Legacy, a new retrospective CD celebrating 50 years of recordings from the inimitable Reverend Clay Evans and the Fellowship Baptist Church Choir. People have taken a liking to the disc as it makes it way onto
Leo Davis has spent 40 years "singing to the Lord a new song" and ensuring that the singers and musicians under his tutelage mastered the art of not just being loud, but also skillful. After 25 years of ministry at the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
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
GOSPELflava joins others across the country wishing a Happy 91st birthday to the Gospel music legend and iconic pastor, preacher civil rights leader and humanitarian, the founding pastor of Chicago's Fellowship Baptist Church, the one and only Reverend Clay Evans. It wouldn't be enough to
Todd Dulaney follows up his #1 debut on iTunes Christian & Gospel Albums Chart with a #1 debut on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart for his new disc, A Worshipers Heart. The lead single, “The Anthem” also takes the #1 spot on the Gospel
In an effort to create, promote and celebrate young seekers and carriers of wisdom, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Jonathan McReynolds has announced the creation of Elihu Nation. A non-profit, Elihu makes its debut in McReynolds hometown of Chicago, Illinois, and believes that "with God and adequate community, young people
GOSPELflava joins others around the country mourning the loss of Doris Sykes, lead singer for Pastor Maceo Woods’ Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir of Chicago, Illinois. In a time when sopranos reigned supreme, Sykes had an inimitable style and held her own amongst the likes of Sarah Jordan Powell and Hulah Gene Dunkin while serving as inspiration to newcomers like Lecresia Campbell, Felicia Coleman Evans and Tina Watson.
GOSPELflava joins others around the country in mourning the passing of Aldrea Lenox (pictured top left), wife of the late Pastor (and noted singer) James Lenox (God's Been Good to Me aka I Won't Complain) and mother of Annette Queenie Lenox and Pastor Lamont Lenox.
Arrangements have been made for the services celebrating the life of Cleotha Staples (pictured on the left), founding member of the Staple Singers. Viewing takes place Thursday February 28, 2013 @ 6:00 PM at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619. The funeral