Detroit gospel enthusiasts Marcel West, Donna Riggs and R. @ameliandanii Patrick Johnson informed TBGB that Sister Victoria Hawkins-Westbrook died Tuesday, August 30, 2011.Born June 6, 1935, Victoria and her mother, [...]

“Surrender”Danielle Lewis (2011)http://www.purelydanielle.com/Last year, New York-raised songstress Danielle Lewis released her debut CD Amazing to critical acclaim. Her voice -- sweet and pure as sugar but mighty as an anvil -- also [...]

Theresa PinkneyMe Against the WorldGifts of the Spirit Music (2011)http://www.theresapinkney.com/When I hear "Pinkney," the first person that comes to mind is the late Bill Pinkney of the famous R&B vocal [...]

“Trust Him”BATAYAHFrom the CD Simply BATAYAHhttp://www.batayah.com/Contemporary gospel singer BATAYAH brings the laidback swagger and confidence of neo-soul to her performance of “Trust Him.” Like a good friend offering practical advice, [...]

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Whenever you think you can’t do something, read Le’Andria Johnson’s story and reconsider.The season three winner of BET’s Sunday Best has weathered enough of [...]

“Fly Again”The Sounds of Blackness, feat. Jamecia BennettMalaco Records (2011)http://www.malaco.com/On its new single, “Fly Again,” the musically eclectic and lyrically poetic ensemble The Sounds of Blackness assures us that yes, [...]