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While in New Orleans for the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) annual conference, where I presented a paper about the New Orleans influence on the performance style of Mahalia Jackson, I visited the area of Mahalia's "merry city" where she was raised.The section of New Orleans, around Magazine and [...]

While attending the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) annual conference in New Orleans this week, TBGB had a chance to say hello to fellow gospel announcer Kevin Nutt. Kevin hosts the vintage gospel music program "Sinner's Crossroads" Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. on WFMU (www.wfmu.org).He is pictured here [...]

"I Win”Brittney WrightFrom the forthcoming album The Beginning (release date: August 24, 2010)YSC Muziq Group/Emtro Gospel www.emtro.comNew artist and songwriter Brittney Wright’s urban contemporary single, “I Win,” is about overcoming adversity through belief in divine protection and the confidence that your success is sealed. This talented, passionate singer puts heart [...]

Cadillac JamesThe Message in the Music(private press) 2010(478) 228-3714For The Message in the Music, “Cadillac James” Cotton from the famed Cotton Brothers gospel family of Macon, Georgia raids the smooth soul sounds of the 1960s and 1970s, and a portion of the funky 1980s, to clothe his church-based messages in [...]

Smokie NorfulWorship & A WordEMI Gospel 2010www.emigospel.comEMI Gospel has made it possible for you to spend an hour, or two, or almost three with one of its biggest stars, Smokie Norful…the pastor.As most know, Norful (“I Need You Now”) has parlayed his successful singing career into the establishment of his [...]

“Soldier of Love” (freestyle)JunSixFrom The Braindrain Mixtape (anticipated release date: May 2010)www.junsixmusic.comOn his new single, “Soldier of Love,” Christian rapper JunSix (“Same Sa-Song”) tells the truth: there “ain’t enough soldiers of love…but many soldiers of hate.” With all the devilishness in the world, he’s “waiting for love to come and [...]

"Searched All Over/Nobody Greater"VaShawn MitchellFrom the forthcoming EMI Gospel album Triumphant (available August 10, 2010)www.emigospel.comAt a live recording session in the Atlanta area last August, the multi-talented VaShawn Mitchell laid down the tracks for his forthcoming album, Triumphant. The current single from the album is "Searched All Over/Nobody Greater."VaShawn is [...]

Living legend Dr. Edwin Hawkins (right) was the guest of honor in Chicago this afternoon at a special pre-celebration of the 40th anniversary of his breakout gospel recording, "Oh Happy Day."President Dennis Cole and the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild, along with the Edwin Hawkins & Walter Hawkins Music and [...]

The Miller SingersIt's Getting Late in the EveningSharp Records 2010www.sharprecordsusa.comThe Miller Singers is a family group from Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in down-home, traditional gospel music. Their sound is raw but genuine, recalling the bass-driven soul gospel that was particularly popular in the 1970s.It's Getting Late in the Evening, the [...]

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