TBGB is saddened to report that Rev. Lawrence Roberts passed away July 14. David Jones first informed us and Rev. Roberts' daughter confirmed the news.Rev. Roberts was a longtime producer for Savoy Records. It was his church choir -- the Angelic Choir of the First Baptist Church of Nutley, NJ [...]
"Anointed Me"Jai ReedFrom the CD Anointed For PurposeFontana/TLR Entertainment 2008Hailing from Pensacola, Florida, former Endurance member Jabial "Jai" Reed released his first solo album, Anointed For Purpose, from whence the single "Anointed Me" comes. The song, which focuses on the realization that your God-given talents are there for a reason, [...]
Wave of GloryBishop Neil C. Ellis andThe Mount Tabor Praise and Worship MinistryTehillah Music Group/Light Records 2008www.lightrecords.comGospel music and the Praise & Worship format, the latter an African American sacred music tradition that has roots in gospel and in other musical forms, are truly international phenomena. The indefatigable Bishop Neil [...]
Add to the growing prayer list Bishop Paul S. Morton and Senior Pastor Debra Morton, whose Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church in New Orleans was soaked by Hurricane Katrina and now ravaged by fire. Despite the physical damage, the story from www.nola.com reports that the members remain strong [...]
"Praise Him Now"Kierra KiKi Sheardwww.emigospel.comHaving received a copy of Kierra KiKi Sheard's new single, "Praise Him Now," I expected to hear a high-energy gospel track resplendent with hip hop-inspired polyrhythms, especially since the energetic PAJAM produced. Was I ever wrong...and pleasantly surprised! Opening with a swirl of strings that sets [...]
This is the latest information I can find, posted by Detroit print/web media resources:Gospel legend critically injured in car crash after leaving Detroit conferenceSantiago Esparza / The Detroit NewsGospel music great the Rev. Timothy Wright, his wife and their grandson were involved in a crash on a central Pennsylvania interstate [...]
From the Gospel Music Workshop of America:Office of the Executive Vice Chairman Al Hobbs I have just learned of the passing of our beloved board member, Bishop Charles Craig of Detroit, MI, who served the GMWA faithfully as the Vice Chair of the Security, Nurses, and Ushers. In conversation with [...]
This message came in from Tammy Taylor. The gospel world is shocked by this news. Keep the Wright Family in your most fervent prayers.******Driving back from AIM Convention in Detroit MI, Pastor Timothy Wright was in a horrible accident late last night. First Lady Betty Wright was killed instantly and [...]
Tune to 88.7 WLUW Chicago Sunday morning, July 6, from 3:00 to 7:30 a.m. Central Time for this month’s live broadcast of “Gospel Memories” – the soundtrack to That Old Time Religion.Not in Chicago? No problem. Go to http://www.wluw.org/, click the Listen Live button, and enjoy “Gospel Memories” from wherever [...]
The GalesThe Sensational NightingalesMalaco Records 2008www.malaco.comTalk about staying power, the Sensational Nightingales have been singing quartet since 1942. The list of prominent Gales alumni includes Barney Parks, Howard Carroll, Paul Owens, Bob Beatty, June Cheeks, and Jo Jo Wallace, the latter who remains a stalwart singing and guitar-playing member of [...]
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