Hello, everyone! This is a monthly reminder that "Gospel Memories," now in its fifth season, broadcasts again on Sunday, July 3 from 2:00 to 6:30 a.m. Central Time US on Chicago's WLUW 88.7 FM. You can listen to the broadcast on the web at www.wluw.org. Just click "Listen Live," and [...]
Jackson, MS., June 30 2005 - Malaco Music Group and Selecto-Hits announce the acquisition of one of the largest and most successful independent traditional gospel labels in the market, Atlanta International Records (AIRGospel). AIR will find itself in good company as it takes its place in linewith the roster of [...]
Mediaguide provides a weekly listing of gospel tracks on the charts. Just go to Mediaguide Gospel and check out what's #1, #2, #3....#50!TBGB is pleased that some of its recently featured selections are currently on the gospel chart, among them the Mississippi Mass Choir's "I'm Not Tired Yet," the fabulous [...]
From Black Gospel Promo:(Los Angeles, CA - June 2005) --- The multi-award winning musical dynasty, The Winans Family, said good bye to Ronald Winans, the second eldest of the ten siblings, on the morning of June 17th. Winans endured a massive heart-attack in 1997, but because of much prayer he [...]
"Just Over the River" Joyful TravelersAvant 053ca. 1957[also on Pewburner CD 574; www.pewburner.com]Unfortunately, all I know about the Joyful Travelers is that this male quartet made two delightful sides for Jimmie Dora's Dallas-based Avant label. Avant's catalog of gospel recordings -- at least the few I've heard -- are superb, [...]
On Sunday, June 5, the Inspirational Souls ascended the stairs to the day stage at Chicago's famed Gospel Festival, and demonstrated that classic quartet singing is alive and well in the 21st Century. The quartet was founded in 1962 and today includes Johnny Woolfalk (Holy Disciples, Woolfalk Singers), Johnnie Townsel, [...]
Gospel music has been performed in a variety of secular venues ever since Mahalia Jackson stepped foot for the first time in Carnegie Hall. Since then, gospel has been received in sports stadiums, concert halls, dance clubs, nightclubs, theme parks, restaurants, festivals...and now skating rinks! Roller skating -- once a [...]
Going to Church with Bishop Keith C. SmithMeek Records MR40252005www.meekrecords.comIf you don't already know that Bishop Keith C. Smith pastors a church in South Carolina or recorded this CD in Memphis, never mind: the music itself will clue you in. The listener can hear the deep, balmy Southern gospel groove, [...]
“Because He Lives” Krista Alston from Golgotha CD Keep On Keepin’ On2005 www.kristaalston.comChicagoan Krista Alston’s superbly produced debut CD Keep On Keepin’ On combines her Aretha-inspired vocals with bouncy, infectious beats and simple, singable songs. However, what captured my attention was her performance of Gloria Gaither’s “Because He Lives.” Accompanying [...]
“Jesus Can Work It Out (Remix)” Dr. Charles G. Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir (aka “The Warriors”)From the ICEE Inspirational CD The Remix, due out this summerIn 1960, during the Kennedy Administration, Chicago’s Dr. Charles G. Hayes established the quintessential gospel choir now known as the Cosmopolitian [...]
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