“While I Wait”Trice StatenAvailable on iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play“While I Wait” is a lovingly and delicately sung praise ballad by Chicago’s Trice Staten. Its Celtic-influenced melody gets gospel heft courtesy of Staten, her background vocalists, and a clever interpolation of “Standing on the Promises” at the conclusion.Staten said the lyrics [...]
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Highly Pha’vordHe’s In Controlwww.facebook.com/highly.phavordBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogOn their 2009 EP, He’s In Control, Highly Pha’vord of St. Louis sounds like a cross between a traditional female quartet and the Davis Sisters, particularly on the drive tempo opener, “Tell It To Jesus.” To a thumping bass and [...]
Michael P. Coleman interviews Keith Staten, co-founder of Commissioned, for SAC Cultural Hub."No conversation about gospel music groups would be complete without a mention of Commissioned, one of Detroit’s best musical exports. Most gospel aficionados could name superstars Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp as alumni of the group. Fewer would [...]
“For God So Loved the World”Eric MayoFrom the E-M Records albumThe Spiritual Writings of Eric Mayowww.cdbaby.com/cd/ericmayo/from/greatindiemusicTenor Eric Mayo and his background vocalists smooth jazz John 3:16, then launch into waves of gratitude for its life-giving message. The second half of the song takes on a contemporary gospel flavor, as Mayo vamps [...]
“Expecting Great Things”Veronica Petrucci feat. John P. KeeFrom the album Made It Out Alivewww.veronicap.comGospel veterans Veronica Petrucci and John P. Kee collaborate on this slow, dramatic call to expect blessings and great things to come. Petrucci’s supple soprano contrasts with Kee’s raspy interjections as together they build to the song’s emotional [...]
From Pastor Kris Jackson:On November 23, 2013, NIGMA Cares (National and Independent Gospel Music Association) will be going to Birmingham, Alabama, to feed the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.NIGMA Cares is anticipating upward to 300 individuals to attend. We can't do this event alone. Would you consider making a financial donation to sponsor this [...]
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 [...]
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