Gospel Music

Tommy Cotton of the Cotton Brothers on “Gospel Memories” October 5

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00October 3rd, 2008|

Tune to 88.7 WLUW Chicago Sunday morning, October 5, from 3:00 to 7:30 a.m. Central Time for this month’s live broadcast of “Gospel Memories” – the Soundtrack to That Old Time Religion.Not in Chicago? No problem. Go to www.wluw.org, click the Listen Live button, and enjoy “Gospel Memories” from wherever [...]

Dwight & the Sweet Singing Souls – Music Is My Way of Life (Quartet Boyz 2008)

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00October 2nd, 2008|

Music Is My Way of LifeDwight & the Sweet Singing SoulsQuartet Boyz Records 2008Dwight Gordon is a quartet singer and guitarist who in the past three decades has worked with the likes of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Williams Brothers, and with his own group, the Racy Brothers. He [...]

Flashback: Brenda Lowe – Somebody Somewhere Was Praying for Me (Alpha 7 Ministries 2002)

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00October 2nd, 2008|

Brenda LoweSomebody Somewhere was Praying for MeAlpha 7 Ministries 2002www.alpha7ministries.comAfter the recent release of the heartwarming “Somebody Somewhere” by V.O.W. (JDI Records) and our review of the choir’s single and full album, Minister Randall Ogans of the Alpha 7 Ministries label in Fairfield, California contacted TBGB. Had I known about [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 29, 2008

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00September 30th, 2008|

"Serve Nobody But You"Nathaniel & NecyFrom Truly Anointed (WOGG Records 2008)http://cdbaby.com/cd/nathanielnecyFrom Denver via Chicago, Minister Nathaniel and Evangelist Lucille “Necy” Drinkard are a singing couple known simply as Nathaniel & Necy. Their single, "Serve Nobody But You" from Truly Anointed, the duo's debut CD on WOGG Records, sounds like it [...]

Jai Reed – Anointed for Purpose (TLR/Fontana)

2014-07-21T21:58:44-05:00September 28th, 2008|

Anointed for PurposeJai ReedTLR/Fontana 2007www.myspace.com/jaireedtheartistIt takes a really gusty artist to start a solo project with an acappella track. It’s the aural equivalent of the dreaded Hollywood close-up, exposing every imperfection.But Jai (Jabial) Reed has nothing to worry about. There are no imperfections on his exceptional album, Anointed for Purpose. [...]

It’s Over – Sean Simmonds (Xist/Tyscot)

2014-07-21T21:58:44-05:00September 27th, 2008|

It’s OverSean SimmondsXist Records/Tyscot 2008www.tyscot.comOn It’s Over, Toronto-born Sean Simmonds delivers ample helpings of energetic holy hip hop with snarling synth, explosive beats, aggressive blasts of sound, and a startling lyrical frankness, all of which makes for extremely riveting listening.Simmonds drapes the timeless messages of faith and hope in street-cred [...]

Adrian B. King & C.4.H.P. – You’re Awesome (JDI)

2014-07-21T21:58:44-05:00September 25th, 2008|

You’re AwesomeAdrian B. King & C.4.H.P. (Created for His Purpose)JDI Records 2008www.jdirecords.comWhat I’ve learned from reviewing dozens upon dozens of Praise & Worship projects over the past few years is that in most cases, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.That is, the Praise & Worship album, [...]

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