Rehearsals are underway for a celebration of gigantic proportions as America's Choir, the Mississippi Mass Choir prepares to celebrate their 25th Anniversary with a live recording. This marks the 10th album from the singing aggregation formed by the late Frank Williams in 1988. In
GOSPELflava was afforded an opportunity to share a "Behind-the-Scenes" look at the making of Lord of the Nations, the debut release from Pastor Chris Hill's Potters House Denver Choir CD. Grammy winning producer Steve Lawrence, whose working credits include Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin, and
SERVING UP SOUL, the two hour music and information program hosted by Dorinda Clark-Cole announced news of an agreement with Rejoice Radio Networks resulting in a major expansion of the show. Rejoice will provide programming, distribution, advertising sales, marketing and affiliate sales for the weekly
There's a buzz in the "Mile High" city of Denver as Pastor Chirs Hill and The Potter's House of Denver celebrates Easter Sunday and showcases the church's music ministry with the release of Lord of the Nations. GOSPELflava was fortunate to get a peek at
Jonathan Nelson went to social media today to unveil the CD cover for Finish Strong, his April 23rd debut release on the Karew Record Label. The single is currently number 26 on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs Chart. In addition to the title track, the
Alright TV, the brainchild of Media Mogul Robert L Johnson and award winning producer Tracey Edmonds will make its debut on Easter Sunday, March 31. Johnson an
d Edmonds were on hand to announce its faith friendly and family focused program slate. Alright TV, a digital collaboration with Youtube will offer comedies, talk, reality, music, and online streaming of Sunday church services from around the country. The network has already tapped Steve Lawrence, a Grammy winning producer, songwriter and worship leader to serve as Executive Director for Faith Outreach and Content.
First came the Marys, then there was word of pilots being shot for Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp followed by the announcement of the adventures of Karen Clark Sheard, Bishop J Drew Sheard and their musical children followed closely by Michelle Williams and her sisters.
Master songwriter, pianist and conductor Damien Sneed is one of the headliners for the 2013-2014 Concert and Education Season at the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center. JALC announced the lineup for its new season and Abyssinian: A Gospel Celebration featuring Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz
Pastor Charles Jenkins has extended the deadline for the Inspired People Music Songwriting Contest to March 31st, 2013. Th
e celebrated songwriter of the smash hit Awesome and Stellar Award winner is giving up-and-coming songwriters a chance to have their songs included on the upcoming Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago CD. Jenkins says about the contest, “This is our way of inspiring songwriters, giving back and creating opportunities for the next generation and beyond. We want someone to write a worship song to inspire the world to sing!”
Music legend Candi Staton discusses her disco days as part of a special two-hour episode of TV One’s “Unsung” series. Unsung covers the 1970s disco era with interviews by Staton, Gloria Gaynor, Nile Rodgers (Chic), K.C. & The Sunshine Band and others. Staton talks about the impact of disco music on
