Gospel Music

Jennifer Holliday and Rev. Raphael G. Warnock – Goodness & Mercy

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 24th, 2011|

Jennifer Holliday & Rev. Raphael G. Warnock Goodness & MercyEuphonic Records (2011)www.cdbaby.com/cd/jenniferhollidayandrevraBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church is preserved in the amber of history for having once been blessed with Rev. Martin Luther King, Sr. and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as co-pastors. The [...]

“Rejoice” – SoJo Ministries

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 22nd, 2011|

“Rejoice”SoJo Ministrieshttp://www.sojojo2.com/Gospel music has long celebrated the singing married couple, Sullivan and Iola Pugh of the Consolers being among the most renowned, but there are many others. Delaware’s Sophia and Joe Yancey, Jr. of SoJo Ministries continue the tradition. Sophia sings and Joe makes the music. Both write.“Rejoice” is the [...]

The Search for Blind Willie Johnson and the Texas Gospel

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 21st, 2011|

Shane Ford informed TBGB of a Kickstarter campaign to fund The Search for "Blind" Willie Johnson and the Texas Gospel, a documentary that will explore Texas gospel music and its antecedents.According to the film's Kickstarter page: "The goal of this documentary will be to explore the social and cultural significance [...]

Eric Sharper featuring Committed Praise – Pressing Forward

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 21st, 2011|

Eric Sharper featuring Committed PraisePressing ForwardDream Reality Records www.myspace.com/committedpraiseFriend of TBGB Tom Matta forwarded a copy of Eric Sharper and Committed Praise’s most recent release, Pressing Forward, for review.The ten-track album showcases an ensemble – technically a choir – of fresh, young voices propelled by Sharper’s zesty vocals. But it [...]

Madelyn Berry – Madelyn

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 20th, 2011|

Madelyn Berry MadelynBerryTightMusic 2011http://www.madelynberry.org/On her eponymously-titled third CD, Madelyn Berry continues to demonstrate that she can hold her own vocally against better-known urban gospel female singers such as Damita Haddon and Kiki Sheard.TBGB first became aware of the stylish songstress from Apopka, Florida last year when she released her live [...]

“He Walked Alone (The Story of Jesus)” – Chris Jasper

2017-11-05T01:58:16-05:00April 19th, 2011|

“He Walked Alone (The Story of Jesus)” Chris Jasper From the forthcoming Gold City Music CD Inspired http://www.goldcitymusic.com/ Isley Jasper Isley alumnus Chris Jasper is no stranger to writing and singing sacred music. “He Walked Alone (The Story of Jesus)” is Jasper’s brief musical biography of Jesus from birth to [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: April 18, 2011

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 18th, 2011|

“Trust Me”Richard Smallwood with VisionFrom the forthcoming Verity Records CD Promises (available June 21, 2011)http://www.verityrecords.com/Iconic singer-songwriter Richard Smallwood has created sacred masterpieces such as “Total Praise,” “Center of My Joy” and “I Love the Lord.” Smallwood's latest single, “Trust Me,” recorded with his vocal group, Vision, carries his deft touch: [...]

“Leaning” – Roy Tyler and New Directions (feat. Clarence Fountain)

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 17th, 2011|

Never say never. That’s what Roy Tyler learned recently. He called TBGB last week to report that “Leaning,” his duet with Clarence Fountain of the Blind Boys of Alabama, suddenly resurfaced – after seven years – and is currently making its way around gospel radio.The re-arrangement of “What a Fellowship” [...]

Hostyle Gospel – Five Star Generals

2014-07-21T21:53:45-05:00April 17th, 2011|

Hostyle GospelFive Star Generals Hostyle Gospel Ministries (2010)http://www.hostylegospel.com/There are worship warriors who stomp on the devil’s head, and then there’s Hostyle Gospel.This holy hip hop group from Champaign, Illinois does more than stomp. On their mixtape, Five Star Generals, the trio unpacks an entire arsenal of anti-devil weaponry. They break demons’ [...]

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