Gospel Music

CeCe Winans – Thy Kingdom Come (review)

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 16th, 2008|

Thy Kingdom ComeCeCe WinansPure Springs Gospel 2008www.cecewinans.comThis has definitely been a championship season for the Winans Family. The Clarks may have swept this year’s Stellars, but fellow Detroiters the Winans have been making their own joyful noise. First, Marvin’s Alone But Not Alone debuted on Billboard’s gospel charts at #1, [...]

Chicago Gospel Fest – Great in ’08!

2014-07-21T21:58:56-05:00April 13th, 2008|

This year's Chicago Gospel Fest features a strong program on all three days -- Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Some quick tidbits from your friendly neighborhood gospel historian...Friday:"Gospel's Next Showcase," hosted by Percy Bady, features the soloists on Bady's hit single "Wonderful Life."Saturday:Valencia Lacy is the soloist who [...]

Regina Belle – Love Forever Shines (Review)

2014-07-21T21:58:57-05:00April 11th, 2008|

Love Forever ShinesRegina BellePendulum Records 2008www.myspace.com/reginab17The first time I heard Regina Belle sing was in a duet with Peabo Bryson, but her musical resume extends well beyond that. Whether duetting with male balladeers, studying opera, or performing jazz or RnB, the Rutgers graduate and New Jersey native never really strayed [...]

April 6 “Gospel Memories” – Tribute to Dr. King

2014-07-21T21:58:57-05:00April 4th, 2008|

Tune to 88.7 WLUW Chicago Sunday morning, April 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 [...]

Arrangements for Dr. Robert E. Wooten Homegoing Services

2014-07-21T21:58:57-05:00March 28th, 2008|

From Dennis Cole:The Gospel Music According to Chicago (“GMAC”) announces the passing of one of its Board Members, Dr. Robert E. Wooten, Sr. (Thursday morning, March 27, 2008). GMAC extends it’s love to Robert E. “Bobby” Wooten, Jr. (Executive Board Member & Music Committee Member), Carol “Wooten (GMAC Mass Choir [...]

More Losses: Sarah McKissick, Dr. Robert Wooten

2014-07-21T21:58:57-05:00March 27th, 2008|

Rev. Lawrence Roberts informed TBGB that Sarah McKissick passed away March 25. Sarah was a member of the Little Lucy Smith Singers and Dorothy Norwood Singers. Last year, she celebrated her 87th birthday in the company of members of the Atlanta chapter of the Gospel Announcers Guild.From Regina:HOMEGOING SERVICES FOR [...]

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