Gospel Music

“He Reigns”Pastor Ira Acree & the Greater St. John Church ChoirFrom the CD Glorify (2010)Pastor Ira Acree & the Greater St. John Church Choir demonstrate that not all Chicago gospel choirs sing in the old time way. At least, not always. On “He Reigns,” written and produced by the astutely [...]

From a press release:The must see faith-based independent film of the season for all movie-goers interested in family friendly entertainment is the musical, Church, an inspiring story of faith, redemption and forgiveness.Based on the play Sunday, the Musical, Church chronicles the everyday experiences in today’s African American church. Produced by [...]

“Touched by a Rose”JAIALynda Knox and Lisa Davis, better known as the sweet singing gospel duo JAIA, pay tribute to Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe of Uganda in a special single recorded a few weeks ago in Nashville. Community crusader Sister Rosemary is director of the St. Monica Girls Tailoring Centre in [...]

Evelyn Turrentine-AgeeThere’s Gonna Be a Meeting (release date: September 28, 2010)Shanachie 2010www.shanachie.com“Give me that old key,” a female voice drawls.  An open chord is plucked note for note on an electric guitar, in the fashion of the Golden Age quartets.  It’s the cue for that female voice, belonging to Stellar [...]

“Isaiah 61”Judy JacobsFrom the forthcoming CD/DVD I Feel a Change (to be released Fall 2010)His Song Ministries 2010http://www.judyjacobs.com/Judy Jacobs dons the cloak of a singing prophet and commands the congregation, by paraphrasing Isaiah 61, to “be ready” because “this is the day for your miracle…the hour of your breakthrough.” The dramatic, [...]

Mike Farris & the Cumberland SaintsThe Night the Cumberland Came Alive Entertainment One Music (release date: October 26, 2010)www.mikefarrismusic.netOn May 1, 2010, Nashville – better known as “Music City” – experienced a “thousand year” flood. The rising waters of the Cumberland River ravaged homes, businesses, swept away personal possessions and [...]

“A Change is Gonna Come”Dr. Willie A. NaylorFrom the Spongey Boy Music CDAnthology of Soul Classicshttp://www.spongeyboymusic.com/Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come” isn’t exactly gospel, but it might as well be. Its message of hope in the midst of turbulent times is the bedrock of religious lyricism, and the melody [...]

“Favor Ain’t Fair”Dr. Bill Winston presents Living Word, feat. Kim Stratton“Favor ain’t fair but it sure feels fabulous!”So gushes the effervescent Kim Stratton as she flashes her million-dollar smile, expressing the euphoria one feels when fervent prayers are answered. Many gospel songs are supplications to make it through the uphill [...]

Beverly CrawfordLive From Los Angeles – Vol. 2JDI Records 2010http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti-qSUU6-cQSome sequels work, others don’t. It’s true in film as well as television, books and music.  For every Godfather II and Rocky II, there’s a slough of sequels that don’t live up to the original.I’m here to report that Beverly Crawford’s follow-up [...]

Just a reminder to catch TBGB's Bob Marovich as the guest on Pastor Dan Willis' popular television program, "I'm Just Sayin'" tonight at 10:30 p.m. Central Time.You can watch the program at 10:30 p.m. Central Time online at http://www.tct.tv/ and on demand.  Also, check your local listings for the Direct [...]