From the Associated Press - August 4, 2008CHICAGO (AP) — A landmark church known as the birthplace of gospel music has opened its doors for the first time since a fire two years ago ravaged the structure on the city's South Side.The historic Pilgrim Baptist Church played host Sunday to [...]
No Looking BackDamitaTyscot Records 2008www.tyscot.comThere’s something about Detroit in that it has parented more genre-bending gospel groups than any other city. The Winans. The Rance Allen Group. The Moss Family. Now add the Haddons. The award-winning Damita Haddon drives her Detroit family further into gospel legend territory with her second [...]
“Somebody Somewhere” V.O.W.JDI Records 2008“Somebody Somewhere” has all the makings of a gospel hit with long legs. The song has a beautiful and timeless melody, simple lyrics and message reminiscent of gospel songs written during the Golden Age, and opening lines aimed squarely at the heart. The incomparable Latoya Williams [...]
But, I’m Still AroundThe Roberson Brothers Reunion, featuring Pastor Van D. Roberson(private press) 2008For information, call: 714-504-7393Despite the fact that it is a privately-produced recording, But, I’m Still Here, a reunion of the Roberson Brothers, is visually and aurally pleasing.Adorned with vintage photos, including a 1961 promotional photo of the [...]
This comes to TBGB from D.C. Sparrow:R.I.P. - Co-Pastor Betty Wright and Gentle Giant D.J. (Daniel) Wright Jr. IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2008 The Wright Family has confirmed and granted approval to have this released. Hello, my name is Laurie Schneider, and I would like to inform everyone of the [...]
How Sweet the Sound is searching for the best church choirs in America.Register your choir now for a chance to win up to $50,000 in cash prizes. Visit www.howsweetthesound.com to enter by the August 6th deadline.
TBGB learned from Linwood Heath, Eric Scott Reed and Charlie Horner that the great Margaret Allison, organizer of the famed Angelic Gospel Singers, went home to be with the Lord this morning, July 30 at 4:45 a.m. in Philadelphia, PA.Ms. Allison's eldest granddaughter, Monica Allison, confirmed the sad news.Monica asks [...]
Tune to 88.7 WLUW Chicago Sunday morning, August 3, 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.A special welcome to the delegates arriving in Chicago for the 75th Anniversary of the National Convention of Gospel [...]
From Chicago's ABC 7 News:The continuing street violence in Chicago has prompted Gospel recording star Darius Brooks to organize a special summer program for teens who love to sing. Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award Winner, Brooks is hosting the SDM Jam Session Music Camp. Brooks' non-profit organization, SDM, is sponsoring [...]
From ThinkTank Marketing:Check out Canton 's current single, "My Day"!The lights dim over the standing room only crowd. The room is thick with an air of anticipation. A voice sprinkled with strong vibrato and a touch of old school R&B rings out. The crowd goes wild! The voice rings out [...]
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