ProvisionDevotion (2010)www.myspace.com/demalbanyboyzProvision is a five-member contemporary quartet from Albany, Georgia. The group’s harmonies conjure memories of Commissioned but their style has the churchy bounce and hard-shouting to please traditionalists.In fact, I cannot decide who shouts harder: Cornelious Drake or Jeffrey Newberry, Jr. Both give Clarence Fountain and the late Bob Washington a [...]
From a press release:Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) and The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs are pleased to collaborate for a sixth year on The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad. JALC is now accepting band applications for the 2010-11 season. American music quartets from throughout [...]
“Lost Souls”Kevon CarterFrom the CD Philippians 4:13www.myspace.com/kevoncarterTaking on the persona of a newbie to the church, Kevin Carter sings in “Lost Souls” what some are afraid to talk about. When the lost soul is met by church folk at all, it’s with glaring disapproval for what he wears, what he [...]
Lisa Donovan of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Chicago's Pilgrim Baptist Church is still waiting for the $1 million in state money promised by former Governor Rod Blagojevich. The pledge came immediately after the January 2006 fire that devastated the historic church, where the music department was once graced by [...]
Debra AshleyNew BirthHabakkuk Music, Inc. 2010www.habakkukmusic.comIt took the appearance of an angel in a dream to convince Debra Ashley that singing was her calling. Perhaps it was this apparition, and the life transformation that followed, which inspired the title of Ashley’s sophomore CD, New Birth, now available on April Washington-Essex's Habakkuk [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Singer Lucinda Moore released her sophomore CD, Blessed, Broken & Given, in April. The album, recorded live at Atlanta's Elizabeth Baptist Church, is available on Tyscot Records, Moore's label home since 2006.Moore spoke with TBGB about the new album (and companion DVD) and also [...]
“Who Am I”Jack YatesFrom the LeRae Records CD The Journal of Jack Yates (2010)www.leraerecords.comAlthough he is now a worship leader at the 10,000 member Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Jack Yates cut his gospel teeth in Minnesota as part of the talented ensemble James Grear & Company. “Who [...]
“It’s About Time for a Miracle”Beverly CrawfordFrom the JDI Records CD Live From Los Angeles – Vol. 2(release date: September 14, 2010)www.myspace.com/jdirecordsIn an era of sequels, Beverly Crawford’s Live From Los Angeles – Vol. 2 is one we look forward to hearing.The original Live From Los Angeles was impressive as [...]
“I Need You Now”Bishop Leonard S. ScottFrom the forthcoming CDBishop Leonard Scott Presents My Worship Experience (in stores September 14, 2010)http://www.tyscot.com/Tyscot’s Bishop Leonard Scott assembles a team of top talent to help him deliver this anthemic plea to God for immediate intercession. Lil’ Mo, Phillip Bryant, Damita Haddon and Lamar Campbell [...]
Big 7The Secret Place of ThunderSixx1 Arts 2010http://www.lets-pause.com/Anyone who has seen Iowa-based gospel rap artist Big 7 knows about the trademark white hand towel he wears over his left shoulder. Those who have heard Big 7 recognize a rapper who deserves a closer look, especially when he spits rapid-fire rhymes with attitude. [...]
