TBGB had a chance to spend a few moments last week with gospel artist Cheryl "Coko" Clemens. Coko's CD, The Winner in Me (Light Records), was one of our Top Fifteen Gospel Albums in 2009. We wanted to learn about Coko's inspirations, aspirations, and also about her recent initiative to [...]
“The Best in Me”Marvin SappFrom the Verity Records CD Here I Am (release date: March 16, 2010)www.verityrecords.comIt’s an understatement to say that the past three years have all but belonged to Marvin Sapp. From the spontaneously created “Never Would Have Made It” from his best-seller album Thirsty and the trailer-full [...]
“We Can Rock the World’s Foundation”JunSix, Blac Heat and Jess the FactsMusic and Strength for Haiti 2010www.musicandstrength.tv/group/musicandstrengthforhaitiWith the exception of Hurricane Katrina, no other natural disaster in modern history has received such an overwhelming outpouring of support from the creative community than the Haiti earthquake. Despite difficulties getting supplies to [...]
“Jesus is Coming Back”Jevon D. Brock & RestorationFrom the album Urgent Messages (2009)www.cdbaby.com/cd/jevonrestoration2On “Jesus is Coming Back,” Jevon D. Brock & Restoration is enraptured by The Rapture. Their rejoicing is set on hyperdrive, with the singers and musicians shouting and clapping frenetically through what sounds like an extended praise reprise. [...]
“Let Go”PJ Morton featuring Bishop Paul S. MortonS.O.S. (Songs of Solomon) (2010)After being asked by audiences to perform the Stellar Award-winning hit he wrote for DeWayne Woods, PJ Morton decided to commit his version to CD. PJ’s father, Bishop Paul S. Morton of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church, [...]
Various ArtistsA Gospel Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Against The Flow Records 2010www.ilovegospelmusic.comGrammy-winning producers Cedric and Victor Caldwell weave the musical tapestry for well-known singers to render traditional spirituals, gospel songs and anthems with a contemporary twist on A Gospel Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This various [...]
Congratulations to the artists nominated for the 41st Annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards! Among those nominated in top categories this year are:Artist of the YearMary Mary New Artist of the YearCrystal AikinBrian Courtney Wilson Group of the YearHezekiah Walker & LFCFemale Vocalist of the YearMandisaHeather Headley Male Vocalist [...]
From a press release:Houston, TX – The Inaugural Black Heritage Gospel Showcase will be held Saturday February 27, 2010 beginning at 6:00 pm at Greater True Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, TX.Minister Phyllis Kennedy Taylor has been named as this year’s recipient of The Gospel Warrior Sword Award.The Houston [...]
Last October, TBGB readers had a chance to visit with acclaimed singer Melba Moore.Patricia Martin of P.A.M. Productions told TBGB she is presenting Ms. Moore in a special Black History Month Celebration program in NYC, Sunday, March 7, 2010 (note new date). The program will be held at 4:00 p.m. [...]
by Bob Marovich, The Black Gospel Blog.Click below for a story from Chicago's WLS TV (ABC) on the progress of Rev. Stanley Keeble's efforts to get a gospel music museum up and running in its rightful birthplace: Chicago.Gospel Music MuseumThere is a correction to the story. Rev. Keeble (photo above, [...]
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