“It Won’t Be Long” Dr. Waverly B. Bumbrey & Refuge Temple Cathedral Voices (release date: January 8, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Pandemic-wise, “It Won’t Be Long” feels more relevant today, in mid-March, than when it was released in early January by the award-winning choir Dr. Waverly B. Bumbrey & Refuge Temple Cathedral Voices. But “better days are coming,” the choir sings, and in the meantime they will shout and pray about it. Featured soloist Erica Lancaster improvises breathlessly on the theme as the Voices repeat the mantra, “It Won’t Be Long.” In his raw and craggy voice, Dr. Bumbrey ...

          Click on the image above to begin the streaming Music Hour. Playlist: And we’re going on! – Shonda English So grateful – Dayna Caddell feat. Israel Houghton Your life’s about to change – Canton Spirituals feat. Pastor Tim Rogers Even me – Howard Gospel Choir Arise (you are good) – William Murphy He chose me – Chadwick Your will – Bill Moss Jr feat. J Moss and Demetrius Nabors He’ll do it again – Eloho feat. FLOROCKA I’m good – Ryan Rutley feat. Erica Lancaster and Jason Rutley The master’s calling – Deborah Joy Winans ...

“I’m Good” Ryan Rutley feat. Erica Lancaster and Jason Rutley Psalms Group Studios (released April 8, 2016) www.cdbaby.com/cd/ryanrutley2 When asked how they are doing, Ryan Rutley, Erica Lancaster, and Jason Rutley update the sentiment of the late Reverend Paul Jones’ “I Won’t Complain” with a simple “I’m Good.” Of course, “I’m Good” can be used to mask inner struggle and hurt, but the trio uses the response as an affirmation instead of an evasion. “I should lose my control, but I won’t,” they sing. The single’s chirpy pop sound, vivacious lead trading between the trio, and insistent electronic rhythm distinguish it ...