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From Dennis Cole, President - Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild:It is with regret and sadness that I announce the passing of Rev. Billy Jones, Pastor of Samaritan Bible Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Jones is also the father of gospel recording artist and musician Rev. Bryant Jones (Chosen). Rev. Billy Jones [...]

Aaron SledgeAaron Sledge (EP)EMI Gospel 2009www.emigospel.comLast December, TBGB reported on Da Light, Chicagoan Aaron Sledge’s independently produced album. Infused with melodic soundtracks, creative hip hop beats and street-smart Christian lyrics, Da Light argued that being saved and material prosperity were not mutually exclusive; one can have bling and be blessed [...]

“Work a Miracle”Spencer Taylor & the Highway QCsFrom the 4 Winds Records CD Work a Miracle (2009)www.malaco.comAmong the initial releases from Malaco Records’ newly-launched 4 Winds imprint is a new CD from a quartet that has been singing and recording together for several decades: Spencer Taylor and the Highway QCs.The [...]

From D.A. Johnson of Malaco Music Group:The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Quita Lumzy of the renowned quartet, The Lumzy Sisters.The funeral service will be held on Monday Nov. 2, 2009 at the First Baptist Church Of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset Street, Somerset, NJ 08873.The viewing [...]

First CreationNobody Like JesusFirst Creation 2008www.myspace.com/firstcreationmusic On the infectious “Great Change,” First Creation sings, “I once was young, but now I'm old.” Such a line seems incongruous coming from the nattily-dressed, suave youngish group from Toledo, Ohio, but it’s their poetic license. Much like Commissioned, after whom they patterned themselves, [...]

Just a few iconic churches and choirs that celebrated anniversaries this month...Prayer Center COGIC, founded by Mother Fannie Gay and still pastored by Elder G. Donald Gay (right), celebrated its 50th Anniversary yesterday with a banquet at the Lexington House, Hickory Hills, IL. Elder Gay and First Lady Margaret were [...]

Johnny B. WilliamsThe Way I WorshipJohnny Williams Enterprises 2009www.johnnybwilliams.comEvery now and then an independent project comes along that is so remarkable it leaves me wondering why it hasn’t been picked up by a major label. Such a project is the independently launched The Way I Worship by Houston’s Johnny B. [...]

GOSPELflava.com, the official media partner of the 25th Annual Stellar Music Awards, just announced the nominees for the 2010 Stellar Awards. Award recipients will be announced at the taping of the Stellar Gospel Music Awards television broadcast on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, [...]

Check out Thomas Fawcett's enjoyable audio report on the Relatives, a 1970s gospel group based in Dallas, Texas. Lead singer Rev. Gene West not only sounds like James Brown, but according to West, he could have been a contender for the Godfather of Soul's title had he not refused to [...]

Elizabeth Maupin of the Orlando Sentinel reports on a special tribute to Florida's native son, the late Dr. Horace Clarence Boyer. The tribute will be held Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL. The learned Dr. Boyer, introduced [...]