Gospel Music

Maurice Griffin: “Hold On” to this Gospel Treasure

2014-07-21T21:59:03-05:00November 9th, 2007|

A New Creature Maurice GriffinMaurice Griffin Ministries (Promo CD project)www.myspace.com/mgministriesIn August, GMWA Gospel Treasure finalist Maurice Griffin of Chicago wowed the judges – and then the Gospel Announcers Guild – with his vocal dexterity and heartfelt rendition of gospel songs. No surprise he won the competition: he was channeling the [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: November 5, 2007

2014-07-21T21:59:03-05:00November 6th, 2007|

“Watch Me Praise Him”Deitrick Haddon Presents Voices of UnityFrom the CD Together in WorshipTyscot 2007www.tyscot.com“Watch Me Praise Him,” is a full-throttle, high-octane version of the Biblical Gospel Singers' 1960s hit, “I Come to Praise Him,” with a Bo Diddley-inspired beat ("shave-and-a-haircut-two-bits") and a demonstrative, dynamic lead vocal by Damita Haddon. [...]

TBGB Reviews…The Virginia Aires

2015-10-12T18:17:22-05:00November 5th, 2007|

The Virginia Aires Live in the Country II Firstlite Records www.firstliterecords.com Reverend Kerry Smith gave the patrons gathered for the Virginia Aires’ recording session at the Chesapeake Conference Center a dose of the gospel truth. “The devil’s been on my track all week long,” Pastor Smith testified. “It took everything [...]

TBGB Reviews…46 More Hidden Treasures from the African American Heritage Hymnal

2014-07-21T21:59:03-05:00November 2nd, 2007|

46 More Hidden Treasuresfrom the African American Heritage HymnalJames Abbington, Conductor GIA Music 2007www.giamusic.comAfter the grand reception GIA Publications received for its 49 Hidden Treasures from the African American Heritage Hymnal, the company organized a choir from musically-gifted students and alumni of Morgan State University to make the sequel.Like the [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: October 29, 2007

2014-07-21T21:59:03-05:00October 30th, 2007|

“Abundance of Rain”Phillip BryantDrakeWeb Music Group 2007 Fayetteville, North Carolina gospel crooner Phillip Bryant recorded his debut CD, Gracefully (left), in 2005, immediately drawing deserved comparisons to Usher. He’s back with “Abundance of Rain,” a smooth gospel single steeped in quintessentially ‘70s Earth, Wind and Fire jazz-soul fusion that fits [...]

Kirk Franklin has a holy mission: save modern gospel music

2014-07-21T21:59:03-05:00October 27th, 2007|

From the Christian Science Monitor, October 12, 2007: By Gloria Goodale | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor STUDIO CITY, CALIF., - Gospel superstar Kirk Franklin can't relax, even when he's supposed to, between tapings for his latest project, BET's "Sunday Best," the channel's gospel version of "American Idol." [...]

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