Darwin HobbsFreeTyscot Records (release date: August 26, 2008)http://www.tyscot.com/Darwin Hobbs is referred to as the Luther Vandross of gospel, but to my ears, his husky, muscular voice is more akin to the blue-eyed soulster Michael McDonald, with whom the forty year-old singer once worked.Regardless, the Darwin Hobbs sound is what one [...]
The Gospel Music According to Chicago (GMAC) Choir put the finishing touches on the 41st Gospel Music Workshop of America, which closed Friday, August 15. The week-long event was held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.During the concluding musical Friday evening, on which they were the final act, [...]
"Joy"NiyokiFrom the D2G Records CD RestRelease Date: August 19, 2008www.niyoki.comBorn in Fort Wayne, Indiana and former backup singer for Prince with one hit gospel CD already under her belt, Niyoki is back with her sophomore disc, Rest."Joy," the album's advance single, hits the listener like a bracing wind. It dresses [...]
From EURweb.com:The Rev. John P. Kee, Pastor of the New Life Fellowship Center, is known for bringing us the best in Gospel music, but he is also known for helping communities throughout the world with a generous heart. Two weeks ago, Pastor Kee announced that he will be supporting Rev. [...]
Now here's a great idea, in the tradition of the Music Maker Relief Foundation, the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, HART (Handy Artists Relief Trust) for blues musicians, and others...The Gospel Music Trust Fund (GMTF) was established "to supply to those who have made lasting contributions to gospel music, emergency assistance [...]
Dr. Debra B. Morton, Pastor of The Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans, and Co-Pastor of the church's Atlanta location with her husband, Bishop Paul S. Morton, took time from her many responsibilities to talk with The Black Gospel Blog about her church upbringing and latest [...]
Stellar-nominated gospel singer Tracy Worth of South Suburban Chicago has an alter ego. On Sundays (and other days) you can catch her singing the glory down, and on Monday, she can help you find the information you need at the public library.Read more about Tracy's dual careers, and a hint [...]
Sent by a TBGB reader to all of you:We are praying for a speedy recovery from heart leaky valve surgery for Bishop Billy Bowers, to whom Lyndon Jones of the Dixie Hummingbirds spoke with on Tuesday. The surgery took place at 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. We pray that the [...]
Albert Jamison Presents The New York State ChoirShow Yourself MightyLight Records 2007www.lightrecords.comIt seems appropriate that during midweek of the 41st Gospel Music Workshop of America we review the latest project by GMWA's Chairman, Bishop Albert L. Jamison, Sr. Many of you will remember Bishop Jamison's earlier work with the Triboro [...]
Pastor Gregg Patrick & the Bridge ProjectCrossOverTyscot Records 2008www.tyscot.comCrossOver may be Pastor Gregg Patrick and the Bridge Project's debut CD, but make no mistake: Patrick has been in the choir biz for some time. Fact is, he was among the early members of the Gospel Music Workshop of America and [...]
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