Check out Black Grooves for some well-written, thoughtful reviews on gospel music releases. Below is a brief description of the site and its origin, in Black Grooves' own words."Black Grooves is a music review site hosted by the Archives of African American Music & Culture (AAAMC) at Indiana University. Our [...]
The Book of David: Vol. 1 The TransitionDave HollisterGospocentric 2006www.davehollistervol1.comThe influence of R. Kelly is omnipresent on Dave Hollister’s autobiographical sinner-to-saved sacred hip-hopera. Indeed, Hollister, who has been a mainstay in the RnB world for some time, working with top shelf stars such as Tupac and Mary J. Blige, acknowledges [...]
The Twelve Classic Gospel Songs of ChristmasLooking for an alternative from the standard Yule music fare? Try these twelve classic gospel songs on for size. Use your favorite search engine to find reissue CDs, or maybe even the original vinyl, on which these songs can be found. Happy Holidays, everyone!1. [...]
Ahmet Ertegun, the son of a Turkish diplomat who, with his brother Nesuhi and friend Herb Abramson, turned a $10,000 loan from his dentist into Atlantic Records, one of the world's most successful record and entertainment companies, died Thursday, December 14. Ertegun, 83, was backstage at a Rolling Stones concert [...]
TBGB learned from Veda Brown of Black Gospel Promo that Mother Mattie Bowman, mother of Vickie Winans, went home to be with the Lord on December 12. Keep the family in your prayers this Holiday Season.
Reported today by Sheilah Belle & The Belle Report:New York, NY -- In one of the biggest moves ever made by any Gospel Music Executive, Max Siegel leaving Verity Records has got to be one of the biggest!The announcement came on Friday, when Max Siegel, President of Zomba Gospel and [...]
“Go Tell It on the Mountain”Rev. Timothy Flemming, Sr.From the CD Go Tell it on the MountainGod's Strength Records 20061-866-683-5388In the 1960s, Timothy Flemming was known throughout his home state of Georgia as “The Boy Preacher.” Today he is Rev. Timothy Flemming, the venerable Pastor of the Mount Carmel Baptist [...]
“Come Ye Disconsolate”Dixie HummingbirdsPeacock 30121964[also on Peacock single 3402 and Peacock LP PLP 115 “Prayer for Peace,” Song Bird SBLP240, and ABC D-4013]Think about the music of the Dixie Hummingbirds and what comes to mind is energetic, post-jubilee singing with a strong bass line and Howard Carroll’s guitar as lead [...]
U2's Bono and a host of famous musicians and actors, along with prominent private foundations headed by Bill and Melinda Gates and former President Bill Clinton, are working passionately to eradicate HIV and AIDS, particularly in Africa. This is a laudable and historic accomplishment, one that deserves our deepest gratitude [...]
Nominations were announced today for the 49th annual Grammy Awards. Below are some of the gospel artists, songs, and recordings up for nomination. The Recording Academy will award the Grammys on Sunday, February 11, 2007. Congratulations to everyone who was nominated!Best Gospel Performance(For solo, duo, group as collaborative performances. Singles [...]
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