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
God is raising up a new generation of worship leaders, and amongst the stand outs in this group is David Daughtry. Daughtry takes praise to a new level each Sunday as Director of Praise and Worship for Bishop Charles Blake and the West Angeles Church of
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
Habakkuk Music announced today a partnership with Pastor Milton Hawkins for the July, 2013 release of Pastor Milton R. Hawkins Presents "In The Sanctuary", the live recording of the Memphis based Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ Women's Choir. The TOD Women's Choir wowed
The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Worship Ministry is paying it forward on the admonition of Psalm 66:2 to "make His praise glorious. Light Records is getting in gear for the release of One Sound. The live CD, recorded during the 2012 FGBCF Conference
If you've seen Fred Hammond in concert over the past 5 years or so, you are more than likely familiar with Michael Bethany. The St. Louis native has been in the Hammond camp since 2005, first appearing on the Free to Worship CD. Bethany added
The late Reverend Timothy Wright was a gospel music supernova and is well remembered for the charm and uniquely warm spirit he exhibited as a choir director, preacher, singer, composer and musician. Reverend Wright knew how to get what he wanted out of a
