Gospel Music

“Good News for People Everywhere”Rick PisanoFrom Dawn of a Waking ManOrleans Street Music (2008)http://www.rickpisano.com/Boston-based singer-songwriter-producer Rick Pisano repudiates his transgressions and exalts the satisfaction of being saved on “Good News for People Everywhere,” his first gospel song. Although he is best known for singing the blues, Pisano collaborates on this selection [...]

“Do Something”Bishop David G. EvansFrom Bishop David G. Evans Presents Automatic Praise! Livehttp://www.davidgevans.com/On “Do Something,” Bishop David G. Evans and his thunderous-voiced choir encourage you to praise God by clapping, stomping, leaping for joy, or making some kind of noise. “I don’t care what it is,” they shout, “Do something!” [...]

DrewIn My NotebookDrew Music 2010http://www.drewmusic4u.com/Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Inspirational hip hop artist and producer Drew released his full-length CD, In My Notebook, on 10/10/10. His goal is to “break the barriers that separate God from mainstream music.” The artist accomplishes his objective for the album through an effluence of hip [...]

Chicago, IL -- Dreams on Screen director, Joel Kapity is giving Chicago area churches the opportunity to be a part of a major youth movement by being involved in the film DREAMS, it was announced today. Inspired by true events, DREAMS, a faith-based-friendly film tells compelling stories of a dancer, [...]

If you liked the artwork that accompanied the Texas Monthly's Blind Willie Johnson article, check out artist Marc Burckhardt's description of how he created it.Read the story on Marc's blog: http://www.drawger.com/marcart/?article_id=11623

“Rebuild – The Remix”J MossOriginal from the Gospocentric CD Just Jameshttp://www.verityrecords.com/The critical line in J Moss’s “Rebuild” – “we’ve taken what you’ve made and thrown it's value away” – is a cry skyward to reestablish a broken life. In some respects, however, the lyric also applies to the remix.On the remix of “Rebuild,” PAJAM [...]

Blind Willie Johnson was one of the greatest slide guitarists ever. Musicians from Bob Dylan to Eric Clapton have taken cues from Johnson’s music. Despite his influence, little is known about the man who spent his life roaming Texas, making music on the streets. TEXAS MONTHLY senior editor Michael Hall [...]

“I Will Praise & Worship You”Just FriendsFrom the Lacy Boys Music album Fulfillment (2010)www.myspace.com/justfriendsjfEarlier this month, I chanced to hear this praise and worship song performed live by the vocal ensemble Just Friends.  I was among dozens of people who were charmed by the song's brisk, bubbly tempo and the group’s [...]

The Chicago Music Awards announced that legendary gospel singer Leanne Faine will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award during the CMA's 30th Anniversary awards ceremony.The 30th Anniversary Chicago Music Awards will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at the historic Excalibur, located at 632 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois. For more information call 312/427-0266 or visit [...]