Gospel Music

Essential Gospel – Classic Recordings: No. 132

2014-07-21T21:59:23-05:00March 25th, 2006|

“I’ve Tried”Mighty PilgrimsFinch 1102361971This record is about as close to perfect as any gospel quartet record I’ve ever heard. Each vocal stanza, each achingly beautiful and tight harmony run, each fervent foray into the vocal stratosphere by the lead vocalist are performed with precision while maintaining a mood of easy, [...]

CD Review: Austin Family & Friends

2014-07-21T21:59:23-05:00March 22nd, 2006|

Experience the ImpossibleAustin Family & FriendsJCA Records 2005www.jamesaustinjr.comExperience the Impossible is a locally-produced album by the family and friends of Rev. James C. and Vernesta T. Austin, the pastor and first lady respectively of St. Luke Church of God in Christ in Chicago. Reading COGIC and music in the same [...]

Preaching to the Choir – New Film Featuring Gospel Music

2014-07-21T21:59:23-05:00March 21st, 2006|

The following comes to TBGB courtesy of ThinkTank Marketing in New York City. Incidentally, Nona Hendryx, member of LaBelle and attendee at last year's Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Announcers Guild sessions, wrote the musical score.LINK TO THE TRAILER FOR CAST BIOS, PRODUCTION STILLS AND MOREhttp://preachingtothechoirmovie.com/SYNOPSISEstranged since the death of [...]

CD Single Review: “Just Another Day” – Lisa McClendon

2014-07-21T21:59:23-05:00March 20th, 2006|

“Just Another Day”Lisa McClendonFrom the Integrity Gospel album Live From the House of BluesIntegrity Gospel 2005In New Orleans, the city that witnessed the magical moment when young Louis Armstrong lifted the cornet to his lips for the first time, Lisa McClendon ladles her special gumbo of jazzy neo-soul gospel into [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: March 19, 2006

2014-07-21T21:59:23-05:00March 20th, 2006|

“Don’t Judge My Praise”Rodnie Bryant, featuring Wanda Nero-Butler and CCMCfrom the Tyscot album Change of SeasonsTyscot 2005www.tyscot.com“Don’t Judge My Praise” demonstrates why some of the most exciting music still comes from a gospel chorus in full sonic flight. It’s a church-wrecking workout with Indianapolis’ CCMC (Christian Community Mass Choir) hand [...]

Indie labels multiply in gospel realm

2014-07-21T21:59:25-05:00March 15th, 2006|

Ed. Note: A Billboard article reprinted in The Belle Report: NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Though mainstream corporations have become a major presence in Christian music as EMI, Warner Bros. and Sony BMG have staked claims on the Christian/gospel landscape during the past decade, independents manage still to enjoy a share of [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: March 12, 2006

2014-07-21T21:59:25-05:00March 12th, 2006|

Henry Green, featuring Melvin Williams“My Story”From the album Henry Green – Mr. Green’s SessionBlackberry 2006www.blackberryrecords.comHenry Green is an original member of the Williams Brothers, formed in 1960. After more than 45 years with the quartet, Green has released his first solo album: Mr. Green’s Session. On one of the tracks, [...]

CD Review: Women of Integrity

2014-07-21T21:59:25-05:00March 12th, 2006|

Women of IntegrityGod is GoodGSP Records 2005There is essentially nothing unpleasant on this eight-cut project by the Women of Integrity, but it’s not distinctive, either. The ensemble – Vicki Bright, Treva Jones, and Angela Moore – are obviously accomplished singers and pour their heart and soul into every song, but [...]

CD Review: Malcolm Williams and Great Faith

2014-07-21T21:59:25-05:00March 8th, 2006|

Malcolm Williams and Great FaithWalking in My DestinyUnivocal 2006www.univocalrecords.comHaving been wowed by Malcolm Williams and Great Faith live at GMWA in Milwaukee last August, I was eager to hear how the ensemble would sound on disc. I was not at all disappointed. Walking in My Destiny offers a smorgasbord of [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: March 5, 2006

2014-07-21T21:59:25-05:00March 5th, 2006|

Vickie Winans“It’s Alright”From the forthcoming album Woman to Woman: Songs of LifeVerity 2006www.verityrecords.comIt’s alright, indeed! Vickie Winans' new single “It’s Alright” melds the musical excitement of a dance club with the lyrical ministry of a church service.The Winans Family has left an indelible mark on gospel music because of the [...]

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