Gospel Music

“God Made Me”Mississippi Mass ChoirFrom the Malaco CD Then Sings My Soul (2010)http://www.malaco.com/The always-radiant Mississippi Mass Choir, now 250 members strong, does something a little different on their latest single, “God Made Me”: they baste their traditional sound with a more contemporary gospel vibe. Benjamin (Benji) Cone III, son of Rev. [...]

Here is a lovely remembrance of Little Lucy Smith Collier, written by Chicago Tribune reporter Margaret Ramirez.  Information on homegoing services is included in the article: Lucy Smith Collier RemembranceOne of Little Lucy's songs, "He's My Light" (right), was a gospel hit for the Roberta Martin Singers.  It was recorded in 1990 by the ARC (Addicts [...]

“Leaving Babylon”Lymie MurrayLevitikal Musicwww.myspace.com/levitikalmusicjamaica Religious reggae has been around for a long time.  Some might argue that many reggae songs are inspirational.  For those who haven’t had the opportunity to hear much of it, check out Lymie Murray’s “Leaving Babylon.”Released on Martello Melville’s Kingston, Jamaica-based Levitikal label, “Leaving Babylon” is an apocryphal cry [...]

The Barrett Sisters -- DeLois, Billie and Rodessa -- have a new website: http://www.barrettsistersonline.com/.  The site includes information on how to order their most recent concert DVD as well as a teaser for their soon-to-be-released documentary.  Check it out!The Sweet Sisters of Zion have pleased audiences and congregations for many years.  They are gospel [...]

“Don’t Let Go”Gerald Scott & Co.From the CD Don’t Let GoKollective Music 2010DC’s Gerald Scott & Co. takes the traditional theme of “hold on to God’s unchanging hand,” and gives it a blast of brass and some powerfully strong vocals. Scott punctuates the melodic stream like a preacher, weaving positive [...]

TBGB just learned that Bishop Kenneth H. Moales passed away yesterday evening at the age of 65. Bishop Moales was Presider of the Pentecostal Churches of Jesus Christ, Pastor of Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, gospel recording artist, and President of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (aka "The Dorsey [...]

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Cheneta Jones is on her way. Winner of the KATZ Hallelujah Praise Alive Talent Search in 2008, the St. Louis native is a singer, songwriter and recording artist with a new single, "My Everything." “Growing up in the church, I sang in the church and that’s all I [...]

“YRM (Your Righteous Mind)"Donald Lawrence & Company feat. Dorinda Clark-ColeVerity Records 2010http://www.verityrecords.com/A lesson wrapped in gospel song. Backed by strong singers and pumping musicians, Donald Lawrence instructs the listener to “let go your natural thinking and embrace your righteous mind” and miracle things will happen. The always-effervescent and hard-shouting Dorinda [...]

Those listening to the radio or attending gospel programs in Chicago during 1955 would have been treated to the Little Lucy Smith Singers (right) rendering their gospel hit, "Somebody Bigger than You and I," in soulfully rich, sweet harmonies.Anthony Heilbut, author of The Gospel Sound, informed TBGB that Little Lucy Smith Collier [...]

Bishop Simon White; his wife, Minister Zelda White (photo, right); and four others from Joy Fellowship Christian Academies in the Bronx were killed yesterday afternoon when a rear tire on their van ruptured en route to a church event in Schenectady.  The van spun out of control and turned over [...]