Gospel Music

Matriarch of McClurkin Family Makes Her Transition

2014-07-21T21:51:46-05:00January 19th, 2013|

Frances McClurkin, the mother of gospel singer Donnie McClurkin & GRAMMY nominated siblings, passed away on Friday, January 18 at 11 pm EST from complications of a massive coronary heart attack suffered on Sunday, January 13 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage, NY. Frances leaves behind seven children: Marlene, Donnie, Cheryl, Andrea ,Tony, Tanya, Rafael, and a host of grandchildren and great [...]

Dr. Patrick L. Wooden, Sr. & The Upper Room Sanctuary Choir: Standing In Your Presence

2014-07-21T21:51:48-05:00January 19th, 2013|

Dr. Patrick L. Wooden, Sr. &The Upper Room Sanctuary ChoirWorship in the Upper Room: Standing In Your PresenceGod First (release date: January 22, 2013)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Multi-media minister Dr. Patrick L. Wooden, Sr. has been pastor of the Upper Room COGIC in Raleigh, North Carolina for [...]

The Clark Brothers – It’s In Your Hands

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 18th, 2013|

The Clark BrothersIt’s In Your HandsCE Records (2011)www.cerecords.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.If the Clark Brothers perform as many drive-tempo songs at their programs as they included on their album, It’s In Your Hands, fans must leave their performances feeling a pound or two lighter from all the dancing, hand clapping, [...]

Chicago’s Anita Wilson Secures Grammy and Stellar Noms, Top 10 Lists

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 16th, 2013|

(Nashville, TN – January 16, 2013) -- EMI Gospel recording artist Anita Wilson had a banner year in 2012, as she stepped onto center stage with the release of her debut album, Worship Soul, a powerful and moving 11-song anthology in which Wilson gives the listener a worship experience that extends beyond Sunday [...]

Synophia Tate – All Of Me

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 16th, 2013|

Synophia TateAll Of Mewww.betterthanblessed.netBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Synophia "Syn" Tate is a singer-songwriter whose easygoing, laid back pop alto matches the smooth jazz that accompanies her on her debut project, All of Me.Dedicating the CD to her father, the late Norman Lee Turrentine, [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: January 14, 2013

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 15th, 2013|

“You”Benae’CE Records (2012)www.benae.orgAntenetta Benae’ Clark—known as Benae’—draws on current pop music for her single, “You.”  Written by Pierre Watkins, “You” is a song of praise and thanksgiving buoyed by bubbly beats, a feel good melody, and a wordless, sing-along hook.  If ever a song sounded happy just to be alive, [...]

Gospel Memories – January 12, 2012

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 13th, 2013|

Enjoy this episode of Gospel Memories - a one-hour special on the life and music of Inez Andrews, the High Priestess of Gospel, who went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2012.Special guests are gospel music historian and author Anthony Heilbut, and original Caravan, Nellie Grace Daniels [...]

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir to Sing at Obama Inauguration

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 13th, 2013|

The legendary Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, conducted by its founder, Carol Cymbala, will perform at President Barack Obama's inaugural swearing-in ceremony January 21st, alongside Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor.The six-time Grammy Award winning, gold-selling 300 strong choir will perform a new rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and also [...]

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