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 [...]
“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 [...]
