From a press release courtesy of Black Gospel Promo:It is with grief that the Family and Friends of Mr. Lionel Darty inform you of his transition from Labor to Reward, which occurred on Friday, March 24, 2006. Mr. Darty was a partner of Sweet Rain Records and was affectionately known [...]
The Early YearsGene Viale3rd Generation Records 2006www.geneviale.netGene Viale entered the gospel music consciousness in 1964 when James Cleveland overheard him singing Charles Watkins’ “Heartaches” in his trademark delicate-as-a-butterfly-wing tenor. Cleveland immediately found a spot for the young unknown in his Cleveland Singers and recorded Viale singing “Heartaches” with the full [...]
“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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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