The St. Mark Sanctuary Choir of Little Rock, Arkansas.The choir, under the direction of Darius Nelson, was national runner-up last year. Pastor Philip Pointer Sr. is the church's leader.Congratulations to St. Mark Sanctuary Choir...the Best Church Choir in America for 2013!Read more about their journey in The Examiner: www.examiner.com/article/sweet-victory-congratulations-to-the-st-mark-sanctuary-choir.Here's a [...]
Dana Hemphill, an independent gospel recording artist living in Texas, talked with The Black Gospel Blog's Bob Marovich about her first public singing experience, the influence of the Church of God in Christ on her music, and her new album, I Will Declare.
Swanee Quintet The Legacy Continues – Phase IIOphir Records (release date: October 1, 2013) www.swaneequintet.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog“Georgia” (aka “Georgia On My Mind”), the final selection on the Swanee Quintet’s new album, The Legacy Continues – Phase II, is a tribute to the quartet’s home state, [...]
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Voting for 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Awards begins November 1, 2013, and runs through March 1, 2014.Click here to vote for your favorite independent gospel and inspirational artists: Rhythm of Gospel Awards.The main awards show, along with music showcases, workshops, media awards, and the inaugural Miss Rhythm of Gospel Scholarship [...]
Washington, DC gospel announcer and quartet maven Vania "MsVee" Edwards of WYCB just informed us that Karen Washington, of Karen Washington and the Singing Stars, passed away.The Post-Searchlight reported that Washington, 53, passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Archbold Medical Center.Bruton Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.Karen was a [...]
“I Love Praising You”Judy CheeksFrom the CD True Love is Freewww.judycheeks.comTo the pastoral sound of birds chirping, subtly humming voices, and a prominent piano, Judy Cheeks expresses a simple message of gratitude to God for the brand new day.The wide-open arrangement—evocative of R. Kelly’s mellow retro productions—allows Cheeks to stretch [...]
“King of Glory”Ami RushesFrom the forthcoming album Stand Up for Jesuswww.amirushes.comJames Cleveland alumna and member of West Angeles COGIC, gospel veteran Ami Rushes once again joins forces with producer Kurt Carr on a power pop praise song. The call-and-response “King of Glory” is a megachurch-sized anthem designed to warm the congregation to [...]
Paul Porter F.R.E.E. Tre'Myles Music/Motown Gospel/ Mars On Sunday (release date: 2014) www.motowngospel.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog On the heartwarming inspirational ballad, “Ground Zero,” Paul Porter uses the 9/11 inference to encourage listeners there is hope after seemingly insurmountable challenges. This selection from F.R.E.E., Porter’s new [...]
“Awesome God (R.E.M.I.X.)”DunamisFrom the Aster Records CD Silently Loudwww.dunamismusic.comDunamis has a testimony. While operating in New York’s notorious gang community, the native Jamaican (born Neil Hall) was shot in the back and nearly killed. He got saved about twenty years ago and is now rapping God’s praises as Dunamis, which [...]
