Gospel Music

CD Review — Excelsior: The Promise

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

ExcelsiorThe PromiseCentral South Distribution 2005www.excelsiorsings.comSince I’m a little late in reviewing this project, let me get right to the point: The Promise is one of the best gospel choral ensemble CDs I’ve heard in some time, certainly since last year’s release of the Cosmpolitan Church of Prayer Warriors’ famed The [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: February 5, 2006

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

"Mighty Long Way"Joe PaceFrom the CD: Mighty Long Way - The Vision Comes AliveIntegrity Gospel 2006In 1997, Joe Pace and the Colorado Mass Choir earned a Stellar Award for Best New Artist of the Year. Nearly ten years and stacks of award nominations, performances and recordings later, Pace and his [...]

Essential Gospel – Classic Recordings: No. 130

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00February 3rd, 2006|

“Heavenly Father”Crescent City Gospel SingersArcadia 1091956 Available on New Orleans Gospel Quartets: 1947-1956 (504 Music) and on Quartet Collection, Volume 10 (Pewburner 572) From the opening bars of the song – a passionate supplication sung by lead singer Charles Taylor and bathed in studio echo – to the intensely recited [...]

The Williams Brothers Speak Out

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00February 1st, 2006|

From D.A. Johnson of Malaco Music Group:***Official Statement*** Blackberry Records, Inc. (which is solely owned & operated by DougWilliams, Melvin Williams & Henry Green a/k/a The Williams Brothers) hasmoved its entire operations from McComb, MS to Jackson, MS. They soldtheir office building in McComb and are currently in the process [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: January 30, 2006

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00January 31st, 2006|

“Turn it Around” Israel and New BreedFrom Alive from South AfricaIntegrity Gospel 2006When I first heard Israel Houghton a couple of years ago, I was struck by how intelligent was his mix of gospel, Christian, rock, and pop styles with lovely melodies and muscular production. My admiration only strengthens with [...]

Keyboardist Billy Preston Recovering from Infection

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00January 31st, 2006|

A USA Today report noted that Scottsdale, Arizona resident Billy Preston, 59, is "recovering from a serious infection of the sac encasing his heart." He "remains seriously ill and cannot speak because he has a tracheotomy." Preston had a kidney transplant some years ago but the kidney failed, placing him [...]

“Steal Away to Jesus” – R.I.P. Hulah Gene Dunklin Hurley

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00January 29th, 2006|

On a very sad note: Madame Hulah Gene Dunklin Hurley of Detroit, Michigan passed away Wednesday, January 25. Gospel scholar David Jones told TBGB that she was in the hospital for a routine operation, experienced some post-op complications that may not have been diagnosed properly, and suffered a massive heart [...]

CD Single Review: “Dance” – Chris Jones featuring Word of Praise

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00January 29th, 2006|

"Dance"Chris Jones featuring Word of Praisefrom the Forthcoming CD, Chris Jones Featuring Word of PraiseTyscot 2006www.tyscot.comAs I was previewing "Dance," the first single to be released from Detroiter Chris Jones' upcoming new project, Chris Jones Featuring Word of Praise, I could almost hear it being dropped into radio rotation with [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: January 22, 2006

2014-07-21T21:59:26-05:00January 24th, 2006|

"Looking for You"Kirk FranklinFrom the Gospocentric CD Hero2005Gospel disco?The sacred lyric has been embraced by blues, jazz, soul, funk, RnB, doo-wop, so why not disco? So must have thought baseball-capped gospel superstar Kirk Franklin, as he all but hangs a mirror ball and lights the dance floor on "Looking for [...]

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