Gospel Legend Calvin Bridges Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of His Timeless Classic, “I Can Go To God In Prayer”
Calvin Bridges is marking the 50th anniversary of his treasured composition, "I Can Go To God In Prayer."
The Ring Music Group Announces Its Contribution To The PBS Film Series RENEGADES
The Ring Music Group is proud to announce its involvement in the PBS film series RENEGADES, contributing original music for three of five pivotal episodes in the series.
“Gospel,” Four-Hour Documentary with Henry Louis Gates Jr., to Premiere on PBS February 12-13, 2024
GOSPEL, a new four-hour docuseries from executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song. The series premieres on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS App, February 12 and 13, 2024, with a special companion concert premiering February 9. [...]
RIP: Linwood Heath, Veteran Philadelphia Gospel Radio Announcer
The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to report that Philadelphia's longtime gospel announcer Linwood Heath passed away.
Melvin Williams Seeks Photos for Mother’s Day Video Tribute
Melvin Williams of the Williams Brothers and, since 1988, a best-selling gospel solo artist, is putting together a video tribute for Mother's Day. He invites you to submit a photo of your mother for potential use in the video. If interested, please email the photo to melvinwilliamsentertainment@gmail.com. Submission deadline is [...]
For Patrick Lundy, It’s About the “Whole Gamut of Sacred Music”
By Bob Marovich Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of Music mix traditional and classically-infused contemporary gospel into their repertory. While their current single, the unapologetically traditional “Enter His Gates,” continues to impact radio, the group has also recorded an entire album of spirituals and hymns. This reflects Patrick Lundy's admiration for, and experience with, the full [...]
Damien Sneed on the Links Between Classical and Gospel Music
JGM's Bob Marovich talks with the multi-talented Damien Sneed about his new CD, Broken to Minister - Deluxe Edition (release date: March 3), his appearance with Wynton Marsalis on the PBS program, "Everyone Has a Place," spotlighting the Abyssinian Mass, his directorial debut at Carnegie Hall, and the relationship of [...]
