Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold: Recent Episodes
Ansonia Smith
This is a podcast which will feature Gospel musicians, singers, choir masters/ directors, Gospel songwriters, Gospel music historians, Gospel music producers and recording artists from various backgrounds. We will talk with people from various decades to share their stories and experiences in Gospel Music. Listen out for "Let's Talk:: Gospel Music Gold" Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes! Email: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
•Kenny Lewis is the founder of Kenny Lewis & One Voice, founded in 1999, a national gospel recording artist. Kenny released his first national project in 2000 entitled “The Bridge” on Marxan/Malaco Records. Since then, he has released five additional albums. The group has released five albums together including “The Bridge”, “The Mission”, “The Way of Escape”, “Refocus”, and most recently “Undefeated”.•Throughout the years the group has also collaborated with artists including Charles Jenkins, Kim Burrell, BET Sunday Best finalists Michael Lampkin, Tiffany Andrews, and more! The group’s reach spans worldwide with garnering a fanbase in Africa, Europe and Asia as well. •Kenny’s most recent album “Undefeated”was released in November 2020; it debuted #3 on Nielsen’s Current Gospel Albums Chart. The album produced 3 Billboard Gospel Airplay Charting singles. “He’s Been Good” reached #1 of Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart and was the #3 radio song of 2022 according to Mediabase. The album was also nominated for gospel music highest honor, a Stellar Gospel Music Award.•It is his mission to show God through both his music and his work with the motto “if I can help even just one person, I know my work will not be in vain”.•Kenny Lewis is gearing up to release a new album in the Summer of 2024 entitled “The Healing Project” with the first single of the album •“Call His Name” Featuring KimBurrell.•Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. All 4 Seasons of guests are still live; check out some other Podcast Episodes•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History •Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•Wanda Hudgens of Hamden, Ct. is the songwriter of “Wonderful, Marvelous” recently released with vocalist Veronica Austin. Although Wanda had this song in her heart for 30 years it wasn’t until last year (2023) thatshe was able to find the right people who believed in her project.•The song was originally titled “You’re Wonderful You’re Marvelous” however through the years of transition the name ultimately changed. She was able toconnect with Raymond Earl of Trenton, NJ to get the project out.•Wanda says her first love is Gospel music because it ministers to the soul and the spirit. Gospel music is God’s way of talking to you through song.•Wanda shares that so many times she has been encouraged and strengthened by listening to gospel music and believes others have had the same experience.•Wanda also loves different genres of music including smooth jazz, R&B, pop country western and anything shelikes to hear.•New Single “Wonderful, Marvelous” featuring Veronica Austin on Wanda Bringin It Records is available on all Music outlets! •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•Ron Bell a singer, songwriter & musician born October 1965 was a native of Stamford, Connecticut. At an early age growing up, Ron was introduced to Church, which guided his faith and belief in the things of God. One very important teaching aspect of his childhood development he learned was about servitude. It all began with singing in the choir. Ron loved singing, being able to express himself in song.
He enjoyed the feeling of being able to move and touch the lives of others with a positive uplifting word by way of song. This passion grew into who he is and where he is today. In August of 1994 he relocated to Texas. Ron presently resides in Mansfield, TX. and is a licensed ordained Elder/Minister, a Song Writer, Business Owner, and CEO of a Non-Profit Organization. •In 2012 he established Ron Bell and CM3, (Christian Ministry Music Movement) and he currently serves in the Music Department at the West Irving Church of God In Christ where Superintendent Andrew Jackson Jr., serves as local Pastor. Ron Bell and CM3 (Christian Ministry Music Movement) entered the 2024 calendar year preparing for Outreach Ministry beyond the four walls of the Church. While filling 2024 with dates focused onEvangelizing Men and Women Prisons, Rehabilitation Centers, Correctional Facilities, sowing essential necessities to the Homeless, as well as activelysupporting Community events and Church services...there is still something more to come. •June 7, 2024, Ron Bell & CM3 Releases“He’ll Be With You Always”•Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Goldan email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOWAIRS
SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History •Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•Bruce V. Allen is a Jazz and Inspirational musician who uplifts you through his music. His “Come Back” Tour is a fresh reminder of the grace of God. It is the first song that God gave to Bruce after his stroke. •Bruce says God assured him that He could do more with what’s left in Bruce than what was in Bruce before. Guitarist Taylor Roberts says ”If you know Bruce’s story, that’s really what adds a lot of meaning to Bruce’s music. The first song of the Tour is “Come Back”. There was something about when he touched the stage. It was like he never lost his step.” Dewayne Hutchinson added.•The lyrical background which says “Come Back” to where you belong. Restore as if you never left your home. “Come Back!” If you like instrumentals, youwill love the Smooth Sounds of Bruce V. Allen is vibrant minister through the music God shares through Bruce.•Bassist Mike Ferguson speaks about his inspiration “just knowing that we can Come Back and come back together and make music again as a living testimony encouraging to myself and I’m sure it’s going to be encouraging to everyone else.”•Bruce says “I know how it feels to feel far away from God’s Grace and Mercy. Having a stroke coupled with your gift to play music taken away and your ability to speak well gone at the drop of a hat!” That was Bruce’s case. He promised, after God had healed him over a period of time, that he would share his testimony of how God brought him back from a debilitating stroke.•Earlier this year Bruce Released “Come Back” And now with his Latest release “Where Would I Be” available on all music outlets! •Website: Brucevallenmusic.org•Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOWSATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History •Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•Michael Alex McLean is a dedicated minister andmusician who has been passionately serving in the ministry for over a decade.•His journey began at age 18 at Tyler Junior College where he started a gospel choir called the Descendants of David. This group made a huge impact on Campus bringing many people to faith in Jesus Christ. This group prepared him to begin leading worship at his local church until this day.His passion for ministry has even impacted his place of employment. For the first time in the school’s history, hehas started a student-led praise and worship team called Promise Worship. He has led this team to becoming an award winning ensemble and even children havecome to faith in Jesus because of this group.•In addition to ministry work, Michael has also made a significant impact through his music releases. His CD, titled “God Is” stands as a testament to his dedication to sharing the message of faith through music.
Alongside this album, Michael has released numerous singles that have resonated with listeners such as Make Him Known, Fatherless Child, and his latest single He is for you.
Recently he has joined an independent label called Blesst Life Music in hopes to further spread the message of hope and redemption with this partnership.•Michael strives to spread love, positivity, and the transformative power of faith to all who are willing to listen.•Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are an regular listener.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365•Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•Samuel Rosario Jr. is an Army Veteran and the middle child of 5 siblings of New Haven, Ct., has been writing music and poems for over 40 years and publishing for thelast 20 years.•Samuel is a believer in Jesus Christ who has blessed him with the gift to write songs, lyrics and poems to share with others.•Samuel’s Gospel single “Grateful” took the airways by storm, achieving year-long rotation on WTBC 94.3 FM station and securing a Top 100 position for over ayear. Samuel earned Best New Artist of The Year at The Holla Back Excellence Award.•Samuel Rosario Jr. is a seasoned artist whose music resonates with listeners and continues to make waves in the Gospel genre.•Samuel's new release “Will Not Be Completed” •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available on Amazon.com
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•Mandisa Lynn Hundley was born October of 1976 in Citrus Heights, California where she nurtured her vocalabilities after giving her life to God as a young girl. Following graduating from El Camino High School she went on to American River College leaning in to vocal Jazz. She later graduated from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in VocalPerformance.• Although Mandisa sang in worship groups and travelled her main stage to the world opened up when she became a contestant on American Idol in 2005. During the fifth season she finished in ninth place.•Following her appearance, she received offers to record and that she did. Her first Album “True Beauty” soared on the Billboard charts in the Christian Music category. Before Mandisa’s passing she recorded 6 full albums and 1 compilation Album.•Her biggest chart-topping album was “Overcomer” reaching #29 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Christian chart within the first week of release.•To the acclaim of Mandisa’s career as a Recording artist she won several Grammy Awards, K-Love awards and other awards and accolades.•Mandisa released an album “Out of The Dark” which a book with the same title made her an author and the development of a Podcast “Out of The Dark”. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions offuture guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•TaNechi Temple a native of Corinth, Mississippi shediscovered her passion and love for music at an early age and began singing by the age of 2 and directing church choirs at 5 years old. •Throughout her school years, she participated in All-State Honor Choirs, local honor choirs, and her school’s musicals. In high school, TaNechi was the President as well as Soprano and Alto Section Leader of the choir. She was inducted into her high school’s Hall of Fame for her academic, leadership, and musical contributions. Eventually, TaNechi took her love for music to college where she graduated from Mississippi State University obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Music.•In June of 2019, TaNechi released her first single,Promises, as a tribute to her community of Corinth as well as a Christmas single, Oh Holy Night, in Novemberof 2020.•TaNechi was nominated for and was a finalist for Female Artist/Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 Gospel Music Choice Awards held in Atlanta, Ga.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions offuture guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNINGS
9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available for sale on Amazon.com
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•Rev. Lawrence C. Roberts born in Newark, NJ, August 1936. He had a love for Gospel Music at an early age. By age eleven, he played for his first choir, at the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newark, NJ. He attended the Newark Public School System, graduating from its prestigious Arts High School.•1953, Lawrence Roberts became the "first" Black Gospel Record Company Producer in the country. Through his efforts he enabled Savoy Record Company to become atotally Gospel Label, ending its rhythm and blues status. While there Rev. Roberts produced some of America's greatest gospel artists: the Clara Ward Singers, Alex Bradford, James Cleveland, the Roberta Martin Singers to name a few.•His greatest collaboration was with Rev. James Cleveland where with the Angelic Choir (which Rev. Roberts founded & organized) recorded and produced 14 of the greatest albums in Gospel Music History “Peace Be Still” one of those top albums.·Rev. Lawrence Roberts was the 1st Recipient of the Bobby Jones Vision Award, and is heard on the sound trackfor the movie "Sleeping with Anger" starring Danny Glover. •He was also organist on the "legendary" Sister Rosetta Thorpe's final album. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions offuture guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING
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•David Whitfield began his musical interest with pots and pans as a drum set in the middle of the kitchen floor. Despite his uncle the late Thomas “The Maestro” Whitefield wishes to be a protégé and learn to play the organ, he continued playing drums and then at age 7 he directed the Voices of Tabernacle under the late PastorD.K. Craig. David continued playing the drums in local churches and assemblies as well as Southeastern and King High schools. Advancing from the percussionsection David began assistant directing for the Wings of Love Youth Chorale & Gospel Chorus.•During the drug epidemic of the 1990’s he was given a vision to bring awareness and encouragement to the youth that were being affected. He called upon family,friends, classmates and formed a God’s Power over Drugs Rally, this was a huge event where he was presented accolades from the City of Detroit Common Council.This dedication to ministry and the likeness of others afforded him many opportunities, he shared the stage with the community choir welcoming Nelson Mandelato the Motor City, as well as, he being the Assistant Director for Chris Jones & Word of Praise, until the Lord blessed him with the vision to begin his own.•In January 2000, David birthed, Whitfield Productions “The Next Generation” which comprised of a group of young adults ageing 8 years to 30, they began traveling and uplifting the name of the Lord throughout the country.•Min. David Whitfield and Whitfield Productions will be celebrating 25 years in ministry in 2025, have severalrecorded projects, “It’s Gonna Be Alright, “Calvary’s Cross,” “Sunday Night Live”, and “Keys To The Kingdom;”which Minister David Whitfield II, Co-produced.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers-And his Contributions to Gospel Music HistoryAvailable for Purchase Amazon.com
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•Curtis Fondren is the epitome of a seasoned music professional. As a master percussionist having performed in various genres with adept musicians and singers including Fontella Bass, David Peaston, Dionne Warwick, Lester Bowie, Tramaine Hawkins, Rev. Jesse Dixon, The Barrett Sisters, Rev. James Cleveland, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Albertina Walker, Lamont Lenox, Twinkie Clark, Chrystal Rucker and Rev. Jessie Jackson and The Operation Push Choir to name a few. •In over 3 decades, Curtis developed and perfected his craft while playing on numerous recordings. These recordings included Rev. Clay Evans and The Fellowship Baptist Church Choir, Dr. Charles G. Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir ( including the Goldselling Jesus Can Work it Out LP), Gospel Music Legends Donald and Geraldine Gay, Rev. Calvin Bridges, Elsa Harris, Fontella Bass, and a host of others. •Curtis Fondren makes it clear that he wasn’t just playing drums all those years, he was also listening. Now, hecelebrates and reveals his own music in the form of his debut double cd, “Heart Songs & Other Melodies” Vol. 1. One disc is Gospel, and the other Secular.
As drummers do, he is part of the band. But now, he takes his place in the distinguished field of composers and producers, joined by co-writers Gregory Gay and Jocelyn Buchanan. The double disc's single, “With Thee I Wed” (the wedding song) which features Desmond Pringle and Felicia Coleman-Evans has been enjoying worldwide airplay and peaked at # 1 on the Billboard Nielsen BDSInternet Radio Gospel Chart ( week 7 November 2021). Curtis Fondren and Jocelyn Buchanan created the song with hopes to inspire the Christian and Secular worldabout the sanctity of marriage as ordained by God. If you love music, whether it’s gospel, non-gospel, or both, Listen to the Man. The Writings of Curtis Fondren Heart Songs & Other Melodies Vol. 1 Produced By: Gregory Gay,Curtis Fondren & Pharis Evans Jr. Curtis joins the ranks of elite music makers and influencers as a Voting Member of The Recording Academy, also he celebrates endorsements from Soultone Cymbals and Xcel Drumsticks •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions offuture guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers -And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available to purchase on Amazon.com
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•Elder Lang Turner is an anointed singer, Choir Director, Minister of Music, writer, arranger, and gospel Preacher. Turner has been singing gospel music & directingchoirs since the age of 6 years old. A native of Chicago, Illinois and the youngest of 4 children, Rev. Turner is a licensed and ordained minister by Rev. Dr. Willie J. Sutton, Jr. and has been preaching and teaching the Word of Godsince 1998. •Lang absolutely loves doing God’s workand making the devil mad. Over the course of 50 years in the gospel music ministry, he has toured across the length and breadth of this country includingtouring in Germany and Switzerland. •Lang has been a constant teacher/instructor at the state level of The Minnesota State Baptist Convention, Inc. his favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust In The LordWith All Thine Heart And Lean Not To Thine Own Understanding, In All Thy Ways Acknowledge God And He Will Direct Thy Path”. •Lang is serving as an Elder, Radio Announcer and lead vocalist and choir member of the historic CosmopolitanChurch Of Prayer; the world renowned “Warriors”.•Most recently featured lead on Cosmopolitan’s Church of Prayer latest project entitled “Yes Jesus Loves Me”written by Terry Moore. On the “Jesus Knows” Project Sanctified Chicago, Illinois•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions offuture guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers: And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available on Amazon.com
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•Austin Carr is no stranger to Gospel Music with his Gospel Hit song “Call His Name” which touched the lives of many listeners.•While in the midst of a challenging childhood battlingthe pressures of living in the projects surrounded by crime, Austin Discovered his ability to sing at the age of 10 years old being Influenced by the sounds of Pop & R&B he began to cultivate his talent by performing at blockparties. In 1996 at the age of 20, he began singing with a pop group named 4 Of a Kind.From there he went on to singing at talent shows and events in different locations throughout the U.S.•In 2006, Austin Carr was in a place of depression facing life’s struggles. At the time his mother Geraldine Allen came to him making one powerful statement “TryJesus For Yourself” Austin trusted in the direction of his mother and received Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was Filled with the Holy Ghost just months there after. He has been learning how to fight spiritually while leavingthe old man behind. He started to minister in song/praise & worship under the tutelage of Apostle Kelvin J. Newton @ the Greater Works Deliverance International Ministries. •He was elevated to Elder in 2012. Shortly after, God called him into executive Pastor. While learning to hear God for himself, he continued to humble himselfeven when being afraid holding on to his favorite scripture, Luke 1:37 “For With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” •In 2018, Austin pursued a career in psalms, hymns and melodies unto The Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ our Lord. No matter the storm or struggle, “I will Bless the Lord at all times and His Praises shall continuously be in my mouth.” •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!•NEW BOOK RELEASE!•Legacy of James C. Chambers: And his Contributions to Gospel Music History•Available Kindle, Paperback or Hardcopy. Available for purchase on Amazon.com
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•Samuel Williams, Jr. Selah is a dynamic youth gospelchoir with members ranging in ages 5- to 18-years-old. The ministry was formed (circa 2002) with the humble number of 6 members, under the vision to establisha choir at St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago, IL, through which youth could share in the rich experience of leading worship and praise. Shortly after it’s founding, Julie Welborn (then Youth Minister) approached Samuel Williams, Jr., an Alumnus of Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago, to help lead the fledgling choir. After accepting the position of Team Leader/Director of Selah, Sam realized that in order to have a choir that operated in excellence, he had to change the originally set rehearsal schedule from twice a month to every week. •Sam then recruited Jacinta Warnie, a Princeton Graduate, Former Director of the Princeton UniversityGospel Ensemble and Multiple Choir Alumna as a Co-Team Leader to support the group. Sam also extended the time of rehearsals from one hour to between one and one half to two hours weekly. With the coupling of consistent caring leadership, grounding in the Word of God, and disciplined rehearsals, the group began to grow in number, in vocal strength, and most importantly, spiritually. •Selah quickly began to be recognized across the city of Chicago for their strong vocals, dynamic energetic performances, joyous hearts and sweet spirits. Particularly in this perilous time when so much negative light is cast upon youth, Selah began to be infectious in a great and awesome way! They have performed and shared theirministry with artists and at venues including, but not limited to: • Chance the Rapper (Featured on Chance the Rapper’s Twitter Site) • CSO (Chicago SymphonyOrchestra) • Michelle Williams (Formerly of Destiny’s Child) • Jennifer Hudson • Jazz Artists Dave Koz & Jonathan Butler and many others.•The Group is now 35-40 members strong and has released their first self-titled CD Project: Sam Williams &Selah St. Sabina Youth Choir of Chicago! •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Pierre Walker was born in Chicago, Illinois, soon after his familymoved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was raised and completed his secular education.•Pierre grew up in a home where music was treasured. His father, Rev. Charles Walker is an accomplished concert pianist.Pierre knew at an early age that music would be a vital part of his life. He loves all kinds of music, especially gospel music.•At the age of 9, Pierre began playing at his father’s church in Philadelphia. He began writing songs at the age of 13.To further expand his music education, he attended the Jenkintown Music School in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, the Settlement School of Music in Philadelphia, PA., and the DePaul University School of Music in Chicago, Illinois under the instruction of Linda Hirt.•Pierre’s professional accomplishments include being the primary organist for many historical churches and distinguished Pastors and leaders in Chicago. IL. Pierre has performed and recorded with many renowned artists and gospel greats including Dr. Charles G. Hayes, Rev. Dr. Clay Evans, Albertina Walker, the late Rev. Milton Brunson, Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle. He has performed in numerous music institutes in Chicago. He has performed nationally and internationally.•In 1993, Pierre received a Grammy Award for the hit song “He’ll Make A Way” recorded by The Christ Tabernacle Combined Choirs under the leadership of the late Rev. Milton Brunson Chicago, Illinois•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Sylvia Fedrick is anaward-winning Contemporary Gospel / Christian Artist. The Chicago nativestarted singing at the age of four, receiving much encouragement and coaching from her father Larry V. Fedrick. Whilegrowing up, Sylvia’s father educated her about Jazz, Blues and Gospel music.Sylvia would go from elementary school thru College performing in various stage productions, talent shows and competitions.•Sylvia performed and recorded with Chicago groups :Kajsa”& “Rare Form” during the 1980’s. After a 13-year hiatus from the music industry, she released her Freshman CD “SisthaUnder God’s Construction” in 2008.•Receiving a sizable amount of recognition since the projects release, Sylvia landed the 2010 Black Essence Award, alongwith the nomination for Gospel Music’s Rising Star for the 2012 Chicago Gospel Jubilee Awards. 2020 received the ArtistVision Award from the Akademia in Los Angeles, CA.•Sylvia is currently preparing to release her next CD “Faith, Trust, Determinization.” •Sylvia “The Gospel Breeze” Fedrick!•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Terry Davis began his musical journey singing as a child at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon. Being blessed with the gift to hear and teach harmony at a young age, he began directing New Hope’s Angel Choir. In 1978, God gave Terry the ability to play piano by ear. Terry accompanied the choirs of New Hope and other local groups and choirs in the Portland-Vancouver area.•In 1983, Terry’s genesis as a songwriter began to emerge. Since then, he’s been blessed to share his music on a local, regional, and national level. His music has been performed or recorded byartists such as Portland Mass Choir, Pacific Northwest Mass Choir, New Song Church, Portland/Vancouver Chapter and Columbus Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America(GMWA) and many other choirs, groups and other recording artists.•Terry has had the blessed privilege to work alongside some well-known artists in the Gospel industry such as the late Thomas Whitfield, Jeffrey LaValley, Rev. Milton Biggham, the late Rickey Grundy, David Curry, the late Helen Stephens, Dr. Margaret Douroux, the late Dr. Charles Fold, the late LaShun Pace, and Pastor Pharis Evans, Jr.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Julius Adams is music and music is Julius Adams. From ayoung age Julius has loved everything about music from writing songs to singing and playing instruments. As an adult youget to know who Julius Adams really is through each song that he releases. His love for music extends from his love for people.•He is currently promoting his new single “Healer.” Healer is a beautiful song about God being able to heal you from anything. Healer is meant to encourage you and let you know that God can heal you, loves you and He will never leave you.•Julius writes his songs to allow people to feel hope, love and encouragement. And that God is able to concur anything in lives.•Julius does not limit himself to on genre, he loves to write songs and feels there is something for everyone in his music.
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Titus Showers is a Gospel Recording Artist who grew up in Hammond, Louisiana in Tangipahoa Parish. He was first recognized as the lead singer for the family group The Showers in2009. The groups sound was a mixture of contemporary R&B and traditional Gospel. The Showers released two Albums which were nominated for Stellar Awards.•Titus released his first solo project in 2019 entitled “Who?” Three years later in 2021 digitally released “We Need You” and in 2022 the single reached Top 10 Billboard Gospel Album and the Top 30 Billboard Single chart.•Titus has been nominated for multiple awards and accolades and has been noted as a Social Media Influencerwith over 1 million YouTube views and over 48 thousand Social Media Followers (across all platforms.)•Titus also has acting in his blood having appeared in several roles with different live stage productions. In 2021 he appeared in a drama directed by David Whitaker “Cheating in the Next Room” on the Tubi streaming platform withover 4 million views.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•LISTEN TO THE WEEKLY RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Bruce V. Allen is a Jazz and Inspirational musician who uplifts you through his music. •“Come Back” is a fresh reminder of the grace of God. Itis the first song that God gave to Bruce after his stroke. The melodic line begins in the minor mode and transitions to a major mode, which depicts the lyrical background which says“Come Back” to where you belong. Restore as if you never left your home. “Come Back!” If you like instrumentals, youwill love the Smooth Sounds of Bruce V. Allen.•Bruce says “I know how it feels to feel far away from God’s Grace and Mercy. Having a stroke coupled with your gift to play music taken away and your ability to speak well gone at the drop of a hat!” That was Bruce’s case. He promised, after God had healed him over a period of time, that he would share his testimony of how God brought him back from a debilitating stroke.•Bruce’s New Release “Come Back” is available on all music outlets! •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Ellen Hayes is back with me again with something new! She is a flat-footed singer that can belt out notes that shake the soul. Ellen has been inspiring believers for decades. The gifted alto epitomizes church with her mastery of traditional Gospel music and contemporary Gospel music. The multi-talented organist, pianist, vocalist, songwriter, choir director and four-time Rhythm of Gospel Nominee is getting ready to shake up the world of Gospel with NEW RELEASE “Another Chance” featuring Word of Truth Mass Choir!•Ellen says that the Lord “Opened up the creative part” of her mind and began giving her melodies to complement scripture. Not only did she receive amazing songs, but in the process, she became a devout student of the Bible.•“Another Chance” will be released January 19, 2024! •What a way to kick off the year 2024! •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Patrick B. Henderson Was born January 1949 in Dallas, TX. a gospel keyboardist, songwriter and producer.•Patrick went on what would be considered a world wind experience after just being able to play several songs for somebackup singers who were auditioning for musician, singer, songwriter Leon Russell. From that brief encounterPatrick travelled around the world and was able to sing and play and share Gospel music at some of the fast-paced Rock Concerts Russell performed.•Patrick not only was well noted for his work in Gospel Music, he also collaborated with singers and musicians of country, bluegrass, southern rock, blues and several other genres. However, when he decided to record his own albums; he went to his roots – Gospel Music. He wrote and produced “Look To Jesus” with the West Angeles Church in Christ Sanctuary Choir. Then later with a solo album “This is Love”. In 1996 Patrick Henderson & The Saints released “Saints Praise and Worship”•In 1990 he won GMA Dove Award for Best Contemporary Record Song of the Year.In 2006, Reverend Patrick Henderson was a contributor in the book “Messengers: Portraits of African American Ministers, Evangelists, Gospel Singers and Other Messengers of the Word” •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Frederick Shorter an ordained minister of music, the founder, director, and musician for the Blakely Mass Choir, which was founded in 1989. the Minister of Music at Wesley ChapelA. M. E. Church and Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Blakely, GA. Founder and owner of Shorter ProductionsCompany. Blakely Mass Choir has been in existence for 34 years will celebrate their 35th choir anniversary February 2024.•In 2015 Blakely Mass Choir released their first CD written and arranged by Minister Frederick Shorter. In 2016 the CD wasnominated for 6 awards by the National and Independent Gospel Music Association. In 2017 the choir won in two(2) categories: Song of the Year “I’ve Got To Tell It” & Traditional Choir of the Year.•2019 the choir was inducted into the Living Legend Hall of Fame by the National and Independent Gospel Music Association in Baton Rouge, LA.•2021 in Memphis, Tennessee, the National and Independent Gospel Music Association awarded the Blakely Mass Choir awards for Best Recording Artist with Featured Soloist and Traditional Choir of the Year.•2023, Frederick Shorter and The Blakely Mass Choir was nominated for three (3) awards•Frederick’s Motto: Do live the songs you sing about.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•The Southern California Community Choir Wasorganized under the direction of Reverend James Cleveland in the 1960’s, during which the Southern California Community Choir was one of the world's foremost gospel groups. •Immediately following the choir’s beginning they made several appearances on the Television show TV Gospel Time whichhighlighted Black Gospel musicians and singers. The show was based in Chicago however aired in several other cities suchas New York City; Washington, D.C.; Augusta, GA; Charleston, NC and many cities in less than a year TV Gospel Time hadgrown to over 20 cites across America.•In addition to Southern California Community Choir singing for the Lord, the choir advanced their inspiring harmonies as background on secular albums by performers such as Kansas(a rock and roll band), Elton John (pop icon), and Arlo Guthrie ( folk singer).•The Southern California Community Choir Released “Give Me A Clean Heart” on Savoy Records in 1970 – which is now under Malaco Record Label. In the 1970’s and into the early 1980’s there was sure to be an appearance on the Billboard Music charts. The choir under the direction of Rev. James Cleveland also won a Grammy in 1975 for Best Soul Gospel Performance.•Although Southern California Community Choir was filmed in the 2-day Documentary Recording of Aretha Franklin’sAmazing Grace in the 1970’s the film sat dormant for over 15 years not to be released until 2019 after Aretha’s passing in August of the previous year. Thechoir also participated in the 1980’s hit movie The Blues Brothersstarring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Elder Terrence TJ Haynes is founder of The Voices of Praise which is a Community Choir with members from the Connecticut and Massachusetts area. They have been serving the community in music ministry for 17 years. It is the Mandate of V.O.P to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ giving God all the Glory and working in "Excellence Without Excuse".•The Voices of Praise (V.O.P.) has been Blessed to travel extensively around the United States. They have also been Blessed to Minister on the Stage of The Gospel Music Workshop Of America four times and The Eddy Awards twice. •The Voices of Praise put out two Singles "When I See Jesus" Featuring Overseer Gwen S. Haynes and "For The Lord Is Great" which was excepted and published in the National Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) Women Of Worship Songbook.
V.O.P. was Nominated in 2 Categories of the Eddy Awards in 2022, Elder Haynes was also given the Directors Honor by the Eddy Awards.•V.O.P. was Nominated in five Categories of Rhythm Of Gospel Awards. They were selectedto appear in the Whitney Houston Movie " I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY"and appeared in the HBOMAX Series Julia Childs Season 2 Episode 3 in November2023.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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Robin Covington is a native of Chicago, Illinois-she shares her early years were filled with music. She treasured moments spent in church and school developing and cultivating a gift of music to be used for the glory of God.•A conversation with childhood friend Ricky Dillard while on the front porch of her parent’s home which lead to the organization of the New Generation Chorale with Robin being Co-Founder. And for the past 30 years had travelled across the country and abroad lending her voice as part of the renowned award-winning choir.•Robin’s second soprano makes an indelible impression leading songs on various recordings with New G: Power In The Blood, He’s My Everything, How He Loves Us and many more. Especially the Andrae Crouch inspired remake of Through It All.•Robin has embarked on a God ordained mandate to present her maxi single entitled When With You”. Produced by
Pharis Evans, Jr.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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Bishop Jonathan Greer Born in June of 1942 to Bishop Jonathan Greer Sr. and Vanilla “Dear” Thompson in Detroit, Michigan and at a young age moved to Chicago, IL. Jonathan admiring his father became a musician playing the organ in his father’s church and later by entering the ministry.•In 1968, Jonathan released an organ instrumental album ofhymns and spiritual on Nashboro Record label and in 1970 released a second album of instrumentals also on the Nashborolabel.•By 1977 Reverend Greer, encouraged by Rev. James Clevelandrecorded on the Savoy record label featuring the Inspirational Choir of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of God in Christ entitled “Recorded Live in Nashville, Tennessee.•Over 10 years later in 1990 Pastor Greer and the Cathedral of Faith Choir recorded and released “He’s Worthy” to which the album earned a Grammy nomination. The recording featured LaShun Pace as soloist on “The House of the Lord” which garnered her to be signed as a solo artist on Savoy’s label.1993 Pastor Jonathan Greer and the Cathedral of Faith Choir recorded another live album “Just Jesus” on Savoy and re-released under Dorothy Norwood Music Group in 2015.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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Historical Show •WCFC TV-38: Apostle Richard D. Henton,Rev. Clay Evans and Taft Harris•Pastor Owen Carr of Stone Church just outside of Chicago, ILwas inspired by God to reach people throughout Chicagoland. He was given a vision and through prayer, donations and support of the church, and bank support was able to bring into fruition an Independent Christian Television station.•At the time the television station was the largest Christian station which grew to spread the Word through various programs. Thisfocus is on a few the first African American programming for the station which was Apostle Richard D. Henton, Rev. Clay Evans and Taft Harris.•Apostle R.D. Henton - The Breakthrough Telecast; Rev. ClayEvans – The Fellowship Hour and Taft Harris – Saturday Nite SingPastor Owen Carr’s vision was the spark to bringing local and eventually worldwide attention to Christian programming on television expanding the outreach beyond the radio waves.
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•Bishop Carlton D. Pearson & Live at AZUSA •Carlton was born in San Diago, CA March 19, 1953, at the early age of about 4- or 5-years old Carlton got saved. During his early teen years, he began preaching and ministering. By the age of18 he was an ordained minister who had received a scholarship to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1971.•In 1988, Carlton Pearson founded the Azusa Interdenominational Fellowship; a ministry network which counted nearly 600 churches. Azusa came to be known for the annual conferences drawing crowds in the tens of thousands from around the world and launched the careers of well-known evangelistsand recording artists. •An accomplished musician, Bishop Carlton Pearson has been the recipient of two Stellar awards and one Dove award for accomplishments in gospel and contemporary Christian music. Bishop Pearson's "Live at AZUSA" albums were nominated for several Dove and Stellar Awards. "Carlton Pearson Live at AZUSA 2: Precious Memories" won three Stellar Awards.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Jai Reed is a native of New Orleans, LA and is nest known as a Gospel Recording Artist with an extensive resume singing R&B, Classic Soul and Love Ballots.•Jai began singing at his local church as a child later traveled with and sang in Tyler Perry’s musical plays. He has gone on to perform on stages across the US and also on International stages. He was nominated twice for the Gospel Music Stellar Awards and has won several other music awards including: The Rhythm of Gospel Award; New Orleans Viewers Choice Award;The Big Easy Award and in 2019 The Gulf Coast Gospel Music Award – Male Vocalist of the Year.•Jai has four Gospel Cd’s to his credit with the most recent singles “I Trust You Lord” and Testimony.•Jai hosts his own talk show – “Let’s Talk About It with Jai Reed which airs on FaceBook and YouTube.•Jai Reed is now in his thirteenth year as Senior Pastor of New Beginnings in New Orleans, Louisiana•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•James Earle Hines was born in Atlanta, GA in 1916 where he attended Atlanta public schools and was heavily involved in musical activities in his church. He also contributed his musical talents around the city, in the Atlanta area colleges and Universities such as Atlanta University, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark and Morris Brown colleges. •In the 1930’s J. Earle was recruited by the president of the National Baptist Convention, Dr. L.K. Williams to sing in a malequartet which Lucie Campbell and E.W.W Isaac were putting together to travel around to churches promoting the National Baptist Convention. During the same time he formed the Goodwill Singers who travelled around singing following the National Convention.•1946 J. Earle Hines was hired as director at St. Paul Baptist Church in Los Angeles, CA by Rev. John L. Branham. J. Earle aschoir director and Gwendolyn Cooper-Lightner formed The Echos of Eden choir which grew to over 100 voices. The church and choir had weekly radio broadcasts on KFWB which reached over 17 states.•James Earle Hines has a library of records and recordings over his life span and at the time was compared to musician Kenneth Morris.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Isaac Douglas was born May 13, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and of course began singing Gospel Music as a young child. He was asked to join Raymond Rasberry Singers at the age of 15; and that is where his reality began to form of him being able to sing Gospel music across the country. Just a few years later he was recruited by Ruth Davis of the famed DavisSingers. At an early age he saw what is gift of singing did to audiences.•Eventually Isaac began his own group the Isaac Douglas Singers. Out of that group along with Benny Diggs they formed the New York Community Choir which made a recording to put them on the map singing on Nikki Giovanni’s album “The TruthIs On Its Way” in 1971.•Following a calling Isaac went into ministry and continuedto sing and form other groups and choirs. Over his career he appears on multiple albums and singles where his voice captivated audiences not only in the United States but over seas as well. There is a recount of him holding 2-hourconcerts alone keeping the audience in an uproar throughout.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Raymond Rasberry was born March 10, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. He began playing piano by ear at the age of eight. When he heard a song once he was generally able to play that song to the note. Heaccompanied singers in his local church playing hymns and shout music as described in the Pentecostal church where his family attended regularly. •Raymond’s talents as a skilled musician, singer and songwriter allowed him to play for such greats in the day as Bishop Robert Hubbard, Della Reece, William Turner, Sister Wynona Carr and several others.•By the mid 1950’s Raymond started his own group the Raymond Rasberry Singers after serving in the Army. The group became internationally acclaimed having toured and travelled throughout singing good Gospel music. The group recorded and sold-outauditoriums across the country. With each album recorded theyhad continual hits. Though each anniversary year he and the group would return to Ohio with a stellar line up of artists to celebrate his beginnings.•The group eventually disbanded in 1966 when Raymond followed in the footsteps of Alex Bradford in a couple of ways;one was with a multi-gender group and the other going to New York to present in the Broadway theaters. Raymond worked as a songwriter and composer rather than Alex who went on stage as an actor.•One of Raymond’s Many Many hits was “Touch Somebody’s Life.”•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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Mack Holland is a singer / songwriter, poet; this creative soul has been penning poetry since his teen years and has a catalog of his poetry in The Library of Congress. In 2017 he wrote “Sweet Inspiration” The Mack Holland book of Inspiration.•Mack has written several songs and in 2018 Mack recorded his first Gospel / Inspirational song entitled “Are You Ready For Your Blessings” which he was accompanied by Grammy Award winningmusic producer Kevin Bond. This upbeat chorus driven rhythmic song was well received. Still inspired to write another Gospel song Mack recorded “He Is” in 2022. •Mack’s songs have and charted on DigitalRadioTracker Gospel chart since their releases. He has a NEW single released 09/29/2023 “Lord, I Thank You!”
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•Brent Jones born in Los Angeles, CA is a Musician, singer, songwriter and choir master who has been at the helm of directing choirs since his early youth. He began taking piano lessons as early as age 6 and by his teen years became music director at his home church. In 1999 he began his recording career with the release of Brent Jones & the T.P. Mobb with Holy Roller Entertainment.•Brent’s range in music spans CCM, traditional Gospel, Christian Hip-Hop and more. To date he has released five albums/CDs and of those recordings his music has been on Billboard magazine charts with both Gospel music and the R&B charts. Brent is a Grammy Award and Stellar Award winner. He is currently celebrating his release of “Nothing Else Matters (Remix)” with 40 weeks atop the charts!•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Albert A. Goodson and his twin brother were born 1933 in Los Angeles, California had no idea what legacy he would leave Gospel Music and the world. Almost every church around the world has sung his most famous hymn “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”.•When he wrote the song, he said it was one of the lowest times in his young life and he was feeling home sick. The lyrics and music flowed through him, so he felt that it was definitely a message from the Lord.•Albert Goodson did not know what he wanted to do other than do something in music as a child. After discovering the beauty in hearing choirs sing and mainly inspired by The Sallie Martin Singers. He begun singing and getting training from J. Earle Hines and Gwendolyn Cooper-Lightner.•Albert served as pianist for many – but wrote his hit song while as Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, IL under the Pastor, Rev. Clay Evans. He also played for The Sallie Martin Singers,Mahalia Jackson and several other Gospel pioneers/stars. As well as directed multiple choirs.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Tyra Archie known as Adura is a Christian music enthusiast on a journey to spread positivity and faith through her music. Born and raised in Lake Charles, LA and now living in Houston, TX where she is co-pastor and lead worship at Life Change Church.•Adura draws inspiration from her own experiences and beliefs. She creates melodies that aim to uplift souls and bring a sense of hope to those who listen. She sings anthems of gratitude to reflections on life’s challenges. Her songs are heartfelt conversations with the Lord. With each chord and lyric, she hope toinspire a deeper connection and remind everyone that the are loved and never alone on this incredible journey of faith.•Adura has a recently released single “Wait On You”.
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•Bishop Walter Lee Hawkins One of gospel music's legendary artists, and beloved figures in contemporary Gospel Music. In over Thirty years of his career, he created one of the most prolific and outstanding catalogs of hit gospel recordings and published songs which include such great hits as: Marvelous, Going Up Yonder, Changed, Be Grateful, Thank You, He's That Kind Of Friend, Until I Found The Lord, Jesus Christ Is the Way, I'm Not The Same, Holy One, Follow Me and a multitude of others.
•Walter Hawkins began singing with his family which expanded to his older brother Edwin Hawkins’ choir. In the early 1970’s Walter left the Edwin Hawkins Singers to establish the Love Center Church in Oakland, California.
• Rev. Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir had considerable success with the “Love Alive” series of recordings which sold over a million copies.
•In 1990 the “Love Alive IV” recording hit #1 on the Billboard Gospel Album charts where it remained for 33 weeks.
•Bishop Walter Hawkins wrote, produced or collaborated on 116 hit songs which were listed on the Billboard Gospel Music charts.
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•C. Anthony Bryant is a music program manager, composer, conductor and distinguished vocalist who stands as one of the most versatile and technically adept singers of his generation.
•Excelling across various musical genres, C. Anthony has garnered widespread acclaim for his powerful and captivating performances.
•He is the leader of 5th Sunday and music leader at the Park Avenue Christian Church. Bryant formerly served as Minister of Music for Youth at The Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York and as Minister of Music at First Corinthian Baptist Church (Harlem, NY).
•In 2015, C. Anthony released his debut album “Hymnody” which weaves timeless hymns into a captivating musical tapestry, reimagining tradition with a fresh and soul-stirring perspective.
•Beyond his musical accomplishments, C. Anthony is a fervent advocate for LGBTQIA and Civil Rights.
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•Derick Womack II born in Montgomery, AL to parents Apostle D.J. Womack Sr. and V.L. Womack. He is currently working on his BusinessDegree. •He has led praise and worship for churches across Alabama, and he plans to take this gift that God has given himbeyond the four corners of Alabama.•In 2017, He had the privilege of singing in the V.I.P Conference with host Pastor John P. Kee, with Gospel Quartet's great, Paul Porter of the Christianaires,and Sunday's Best Season Two soulful singer, Jessica Reedy, and S.M.A.C Alabama hosted by Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole.•He is the founder and visionary of the Bloodline Conference.•Derick released his first debut single titled "Sound From Heaven“ in 2023.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Apostle Timothy A. Treadwell is the senior pastor of Performing Christ Ministries and Presiding prelate of Grace Covenant Fellowship International.•Dr. Treadwell accepted his call to preach and was licensed in 1986 and ordained in 1996 by his father the late Bishop Willie A. Treadwell and the United Faith Tabernacle Church. In 2001 after the retirement of his father, he was appointed pastor. Seeking to advance the vision in 2003 he renamed the church Performing Christ Ministries.•He currently presides over 75 churches and ministries of Grace Covenant Fellowship International. Dr. Treadwell is also a co-founder of the Apostolic and Episcopal Congress, an organization designed to train, mentor and edify the body of Christ in the area of Kingdom principles, fivefold ministry and spiritual gifts.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Stanley Ray Jr Watson is a native of Norfolk, VA. He has received International exposure through radio and print; interviewed by George Houston of Blessed Lifestyle Magazine. Ray Jr hosted his own radio program on WPCE 1350 AM and also made the Nielsen BDS charts in 2009 which has been proclaimed as “the leading supplier of performance monitoring” by Musicrypt.
•Stanley Ray’s Gospel music Ministry includes many releases, one being the new re-packaged CD “I Am A New Creature” (2023) and “Mercy & Grace” (2014). He has collaborated with Dominque Mitchell Presents Inspirational Music For The Soul, Vol 1 (2016). RayJr has 3 recent singles “I Want To Be Like Jesus” (2019). “All Power In His Hand” (2020) and “You Lord” (2021).
•Stanley Ray Jr has shared the stage with some of Gospel Music industry’s leading artists including Smokie Norful, Deitrick Haddon and Vicki Winans to name few. He was invited to the 96.3 KISS-FM’s Family Reunion Gospel Showcase in Augusta, Georgia.
•Stanley Ray Jr is affiliated and registered with BMI as a Composer/Writer/Publisher, producing songs of Praise & Worship.
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•Trina Danielle Washington aka Trina Trine was born in Columbus, OH. Her musical training started at the tender age of three (3) starting as a pianist, singer and then ultimately challenging herself to master the organ at the tender age of twelve (12) which would inevitably become her master instrument.
•Trina credits her lifetime musical education with The Conservatory of Music Ohio, her father, Bishop Donald J Washington, Senior Pastor of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church of Columbus, OH, her vocal coach, Joseph M. Thrower of Reynoldsburg High School, The Ohio State University, Capital University and Berklee School Of Music.
•Trina will graduate this Fall 2023 from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree of Business Administration/Healthcare Management. Known for her smooth chord progressions and reharmonizations on both keyboard and organ along with her pedal toned singing, Trina is also a lyric mezzo soprano with a four and a half octave range and known to easily glide from low registers in contralto ranges like Sarah Vaughan to high ranges like Minnie Riperton.
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Reverend James Moore was a singer and songwriter first “discovered” on the recording of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMAC) where he dazzled the ears, touched the hearts and ministered to spirts of those who heard him. Although he had a harsh childhood it was the relationship, he had with one of his mentors who took him to church. Mrs. Elma Parham encouraged him to join the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) where he gave his life to God.
•In 1974 Savoy releases James’ first recording “I Thak You Master”, just months after he had been awarded the Thurston Frazier Scholarship from the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA). It was over 10 years later before he broke into the industry in a major way in 1988 under the Malaco record label “Live” The album hit the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.
•James Moore recorded with GMWA, the Hawkins Family, Daryl Coley and so many others prior to him becoming a chart-topping solo artist.
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•Pastor Reginald McCraken organized the second oldest community choir in Chicago, The True Voices of Christ Concert Ensemble (TVOCCE) in 1970, with 20 members. The TVOCCE are an Interdenominational Community Ensemble with a present-day membership of 50 voices. The Ensemble can boast of having some of the best musicians anywhere: Min. Eric Thomas, Pierre Walker, Kamaron Jarmon, Phillip Feaster, Anthony Harmon and many others.
•In the late 1960’s he was Vice President of the Antioch Baptist Church youth choir. A few years later he transferred his membership to Fellowship Baptist Church under the pasturage of Rev. Clay Evans where he served as Assistant Ministry of Music under the leadership of Lou Della Evans Reid affectionately known as “Mama Lou”. He served there from 1976 until 2001.
•Reginald received his license into ministry in 1999 and was ordained in 2001. In 2002 he founded and pastors the Church of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and established by the late Rev. Bishop Clay Evans.
•In addition to Reginald McCraken and TVOCCE recording their own album “We’re Having Church”. They appeared on other recordings as well with artists such as Dorothy Norwood and appeared as a guest of the Mayor of Chicago at the McCormick Place for the New Millennium park in 2005.
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•Berll Pemberton aka Nailz: the frontman for the band “Poor Legacy” fills the void with conscious lyrics, melodic chords, heavy bass and drum rhythms. Poor Legacy’s distinctive sound breathes fresh new life in a time when it is most needed.
•Poor Legacy is comprised for frontman Nailz, D-Note (Keyboardist) and E-Rhythm (Drummer). The band originated in Waterbury, CT at the great house of God called House of Joy & Praise in 2001.
•Berll (Nailz) began performing at the age of twelve and over the years has preformed in various shows at afterschool programs in Waterbury. Along the way he met cousins Danny Edwards (D-Note) and Eric Kee (E-Rhythm) to which the three formed Poor Legacy. The group has recorded music relentlessly. In 2004 the group was a finalist in the McDonalds Gospel Fest at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. The group has had multiple accomplishments including set to release a few more albums this year.
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•Patrick Foreman started under the direction of his Mother who had him singing as early as 3 with no fear. He became a lead singer in the children’s choir in Hamburg, Arkansas. Over the years he never stopped singing even into his tenure in the Marine Corps.
•Patrick said that his favorite part of singing worship music is that pleasing feeling he feels from God, like a Father watching his son walk for the first time. God instilled that passion for music in his heart and he gets to let it out every time he sings lifting high the name of Jesus.
•2023 Patrick won Praise & Worship CD of the Year and Traditional CD of the Year at the Rhythm Of Gospel Awards show in Dallas, TX for Psalms 117
•Patrick currently serves as Prison/Jail Ministry Leader
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•Ellen Hayes a flat-footed singer that can belt out notes that shake the soul. Ellen has been inspiring believers for decades. The gifted alto epitomizes church with her mastery of traditional Gospel music and contemporary Gospel music. The multi-talented organist, pianist, vocalist, songwriter, choir director and four-time Rhythm of Gospel Nominee is getting ready to shake up the world of Gospel with a long-awaited release, “We Owe It All to You.” RECENTLY WON - Best Female Vocalist
•Ellen says that the Lord “Opened up the creative part” of her mind and began giving her melodies to complement scripture. Not only did she receive amazing songs, but in the process, she became a devout student of the Bible.
•Her exquisite knowledge of the Word of God is apparent in Ellen’s forthcoming release Scripture is at the very center of her song, “The Holy City”, a track on the new release.
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•Ron Bell is a singer, songwriter and musician who has a Texas based ensemble, Ron Bell and Christian Ministry Music Movement “CM3”. They are a group of anointed singers delivering music with power and authority. Ron started the group in 2012, and since have released an EP, "The Ministry, The Music, The Movement" and three charismatic and compelling singles.
•In addition to creating masterful music and ministering to people coast to coast, Ron Bell and CM3 will host their first Indie Artists Showcase Conference in November in Irving,, TX. The conference will include an opening concert and a music business panel discussion. The conference will conclude with a showcase conference finale concert featuring the conference choir.
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Lady Helen Stevens musician, singer, director and organizer of Northern California (Nor-Cal) Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA). She founded groups and choirs one of which was The Voices of Christ, of Berkeley, California at Progressive Baptist Church
•Helen Stephens had a long history in music obtaining a music degree at Dillard University in 1949. Dillard being the first Historically Black College Universities in the United States. Helen was very active in the gospel music community as musician, singer and educator. She presented quite a few firsts and accomplished recordings with all of her groups and choirs.
•For her work in gospel music across the country and abroad she earned the title Lady Helen Stevens. Bringing her talents from New Orleans, her birthplace to the California Bay Area being one of the key persons to launch Community Choirs in Northern California.
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•Danniebelle Hall was a musician, singer& songwriter best known for her Hit song “Ordinary People”. However before the world known song hit the airways Danniebell started her musical career with her two younger sisters forming a trio called the Jones Sisters in Pittsburgh, PA.
•Danniebelle was not finished forming groups and singing, she later formed a quartet named the Danniebelles in the San Francisco Bay area. During the time evangelizing with World Crusade Ministries she and her group were afforded the opportunity to produce and record and album.
•In the late 1960’s Danniebelle teamed up with Andrae Crouch and the Disciples and became one of the lead vocalists with the Disciples leading such songs as “Take Me Back, Tell Them and several others.
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"The Awakening" TV Series Discussion
•Apostle Darlyn Turner, Traci Brooks and Larry Perez as we discuss how a Television mini-series The Awakening impacted the Christian community as the show highlighted the violence in Chicago.
•Apostle Clifford E. Turner, founder of Liberty Temple Full Gospel Church and World Outreach Ministries presented the show in 1990. The show started as a two-part skit for Television and evolved into a seven season, 150 episode Emmy Award winning series. This Television evangelistic outreach show became the longest running Christian mini-series produced.
•Apostle Darlyn is the Co-founder/President of the Liberty International Network, a collaborative of ministries, churches, businesses and individuals dedicated to the advancement of the Kingdom of God extending to all sectors of society. Apostle Darlyn along with keeping the legacy of her late husband Apostle Clifford E. Turner continues the work with The Liberty International Network as well as being the President of Holywood Studios; a Christian film and production company. She is also the President of the National Widows Association.
•Traci Brooks an actress who played the main character “Candy” in the drama series and Larry Perez an actor who played two characters “Que and Antonio”. Both Traci and actors have travelled the country expressing their art through drama. They continued to work with Apostle Clifford E. Turner as they presented live stage productions of Choices, Decisions based on storylines from the Television Series.
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•Apollo Record Label was a New York City record label founded in the 1944 by Hy Siegel and Ted Gottlieb. The following year in 1945 it was sold to Ikeand Bess Berman. Apollo Records was named for the Apollo Theater which was nearby the recordlabel’s offices and studio. •Apollo was known for blues, doo-wop, gospel, jazz and rock & roll, however the genre which took off and main staged the others was gospel music during its highlighted years with the signing of Mahalia Jackson. They also had other gospel groups such as the Roberta Martin Singers, Alex Bradford and the AlexBradford singers to name a few. The label also had Dinah Washington (who began her career singing gospel with Sallie Martin Singers).•Apollo also featured Doo-Wop and Jazz and for a brief time had Dean martin signed to the label.•Bess Berman who was one of the owners who eventually took the lead becoming a force in the music industry being the only woman in that position during the 1940”s.
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•Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope was a musical written by Miki Grant and directed by Vinnette Carroll. This production not only included Gospel music, italso included jazz, funk, soul, calypso and soft rock.•In this musical which is the second production I have found to have Alex Bradford playing an important part contributing his talents as a feature character/actor/singer along with his wife Alberta Bradford. She played a role as singer and actress in the Broadway production. Alberta Bradford was not only a singer; she was a musician and songwriter who not only played for her husband Alex Bradford and his group; she also played for other singing aggregations such as Chesapeake Choral Union, the National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses and several other groups. •The play itself focused on the African-American experience with songs reflecting various topics about ghetto life, student protests, Black power and feminism.•This show was the Directorial debut of Vinnnette Carroll who was the first black woman to direct a play on Broadway. The play was written by Micki Grant; singer, actress, writer and composer. Micki was a featured actress in one of the earlier soap operas “Another World.•with Calvin Gibbs, Jr. as Co-Host •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show ispublished.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show may be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Frank Biggs and the Historic St. Agatha Catholic Church (Celebrating 131 years in 2023)•Frank was a musician, director, singer and pioneer in the Catholic Church. He founded the FIRST Gospel choir in the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL on the Westside at the historic St. Agatha Catholic Church under the pastor Fr. John Barlow in 1972.•Frank began his career at St. Agatha as the Minister of Music for the church a few years prior where he played the Pipe Organ and Grand Piano for all ofthe services. He also sang and occasionally had one or two soloists sing the traditional Catholic hymns and chants.•With the community changing in the Lawndale community and more African American families attending services the Pastor along with Frank knew there had to be some musical changes, especially with Latin language Mass being phased out. Under the Pastoral leadership of Fr. John Barlow, Frank Biggs asked to start a Gospel Choir to sing at one of the 3 Sunday Masses.•St. Agatha Catholic Church became the First Catholic Church in the Chicago Archdiocese to sing traditional Gospel music (and sang like a Protestant choir.)•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Radio show can be heard anywhere in the World!
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•Dr. Rickey Grundy was a native of Los Angeles, CA and called a prodigy at age 4. He graduated from high school at 15 and went on to continue his education at the University of Southern California Conservatory of Music. He is well known for his group The Rickey Grundy Chorale.•Rickey started playing professionally in the late 1970’s where he played piano and organ on Dr. Henry Jackson’s album “Saved”. You can hear the richness and maturity of his playing and perfection of the music he played.•Rickey Grundy had not only made waves in Gospel Music as singer, songwriter and producer. He also made waves appearing in feature films as choir director and or musician. He had written for many soundtracks in featured films like “This Christmas” starring Loretta Devine and Chris Brown, “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” with Lorenz Tate & Vivica Fox, and many other feature films. He wrote jingles for various mainstream products. And had several Gospel projects including a single “Make Way For Jesus” released in 1986. His last project was released in 2002 entitled “Testimony”. •Co-hosting with me today is Dr. Henry Jackson – Singer, songwriter, musician, producer and future author.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST Click Link for radio station: https://player.live365.com/a50411•The Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World!•Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalk2GMG/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message
•Paul Parker is a Minister of the Gospel, Preacher, Songwriter, Musician and Producer who currently serves as the minister of music and associate minister for the Greater Morning Star church in Santa Monica, California. He began his music ministry at the age of 7 under the leadership of the late Pastor Verdell Calhoun. Paul’s musical service spans over 40 years at the St. Luke Baptist Church and Gospel Memorial COGIC with Pastor Joe L. Ealy•Minister Paul has toured ministering all over the country and many other great places with World Renowned the late Rev. James Cleveland and the LA Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA). He has shared the national music stage with the late Bishop Walter Hawkins and the late EdwinHawkins Music & Arts Seminar. In the 1990’s he performed with the late O’Landa Draper and Associates and EvangelistSherry Livingston for his annual Outreach Ministry Concerts.•Minister Paul has been working on his soon to be released International Single Entitled “Lord You Are My Rock” 2023 under Dr. Norman Hutchins and IR Music Group which features some of Gospel Music Greatest Voices of our day. He is actively involved in soul winning outreach Ministry. And trademarked the slogan “Touching Lives, One at a time for the Kingdom”.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•Click link for Radio Station: https://player.live365.com/a50411•The Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World!Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalk2GMG/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message
•Felicia Coleman-Evans a native Chicagoan, received Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees invocal performance from Howard University, Washington, D.C. Her voice has graced the great concert halls of the world.• She made her Carnegie Hall debut as the featured soloist in a tribute to the great Leontyne Price and was also featured at the world’s most prestigious operahouse, La Scala, in Milan Italy, while touring with Sue Conway and the Victory Singers of Chicago, IL. She continues her career throughout the UnitedStates and abroad captivating audiences with her performances combining intricate classical technique with Spirit-filled soulfulness.•Felicia has garnered critical acclaim on the theatrical stage as well; playing the principal roles of Louise Lemon and Rosa Parks in George Faison’s production of Sing Mahalia Sing, the role of Inanna, the Goddess of the Moabites in Noa Ains’ production of The Outcast, for the Houston Grand Opera; and the national and international touring company of A Piece of My Soul: A Gospel Anthology, by Rodney Lewis.•Never forgetting her roots, Felicia has performed in numerous churches and conventions for the National Baptist USA, Inc, National Women in Radio andTelevision, Thomas Dorsey’s National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses, Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar, National Association of Negro Musicians.
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•Keith Butler has directed a 1, 000 voice choir at the Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago for the National Baptist Convention. He was the Music Director for the Midwest Youth Conference of America and also served as Vice President of the Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention Music Auxiliary. Keith was a music instructor at The Dorolyn Academy of Music in Oak Park, Illinois.•He began conducting workshops in the early 1990’s in Houston, TX. and taught in the Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) Chicago Chapter which catapulted his ministry and led to widespread travels to various churches presenting such topics as “Proper/Improper Music for Worship Services”, Choir Etiquette, Decorum and Appearance” to name a few workshop topics.•Keith is the founder & CEO of the Delegation for Christ Chorale who released their debut CD in 1999 entitled “He’s Been Good to Me.” And in 2022celebrated their 30th year Anniversary at Miracle Revival Cathedral in Chicago.
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•Dr. Alicia Laraine Middleton is the founder of Rainey Roo Productions and produced “The Monroe County Image Awards” which applauds leaders for their outstanding service in the community; which led to a partnership with Khalil Lundy of The Legendary Force Mds and Byrd Pressley. Where they establishedUni E TV & Radio, LLC. Dr Alicia is co-owner and production director of PRAYz.FM and is also the programming editor of Roku TV Channel UNiE.TV.•In 2016, she was awarded “Advocate for a Better America” at the Pocono Mountains Film Festival and acknowledged “Outstanding African American Leader in New Mexico the following year by the Office of African American Affairs. •She is affectionally called Dr. Lady Raine who in 2020 led PRAYz.FM gospel radio station to a Stellar Award nomination. And in 2022 to SPIN Awards Nomination in over 19 categories and was nominated Radio Personality at the 2022 Arizona West Coast GMA.•Currently she assists independent artists with music distribution at PRAYz FM Sony Orchard Music.
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•Apostle Dale L. Stoudmire is an anointed choirmaster, accurate prophet, passionate worship psalmist, powerful preacher, anointed orator, recording artist and business entrepreneur.•Hailing from the city of Buffalo, NY, Apostle Stoudmire has ministered across the country and shared major platforms with amazing notable personalities such as Dr. Bobby Jones & SOV, Pastor David Wright & NY Fellowship Choir and the list goes on. And is currently celebrating 35 years as a choirmaster. •Apostle is the founder & pastor of The Lighthouse Sanctuary located in Wilmington DE (re-launching January 2024). Founder & President of The Day of Pentecost (D.O.P) Word and Music Conference.•A well-known gospel radio announcer and media personality on Heaven 1120 WMNY-Buffalo NY with the morning drive show “Joy in the Morning”. In January 2024 he will re-launch his online radio shows “Urban Praise Gospel” & “Vintage Gospel Gold”.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Elder Roma Wilson & Rev. Leon Pinson are musicians honored on the Mississippi Blues Trail, however they called their music “God’s Music” where they would sing and preach while on the road. •Roma Wilson was born in 1910 and Leon Pinson in 1919, both in Mississippi. Roma was the youngest of 10 and taught himself how to play the harmonica (knownas “mouth harp” or the harp). Leon played the guitar. Both sang about the goodness of God however they were more recognized by Blues aficionados. •Roma was best known for his song “This Train” and the pair known for “Handwriting OnThe Wall” lead by Leon. •Both Elder Roma Wilson and Rev. Leon Pinson were an “accidental” discovery because they each had been recorded in the 1940's; however, no one knew their names until decades later.•Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com•You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published.•NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST•The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World!
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•Mack Holland is a singer / songwriter, poet; this creative soul has been penning poetry since his teen years and has a catalog of his poetry in The Library of Congress. In 2017 he wrote “Sweet Inspiration” The Mack Holland book of Inspiration.
•Mack has written several songs and in 2018 Mack recorded his first Gospel / Inspirational song entitled “Are You Ready For Your Blessings” which he was accompanied by Grammy Award winning music producer Kevin Bond. This upbeat chorus driven rhythmic song was well received. Still inspired to write another Gospel song Mack recorded “He Is” in 2022.
•Mack’s song “He Is” has charted on DigitalRadioTrackerGospel chart each week of it’s eighteen-week existence. He is currently working on another project “We Thank You”.
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•LaVell R. Nero is CEO and Founder of Alternative Management and Marketing Group; an independently owned entertainment management and marketing company specializing in helping independent artists, writers and small businesses gain awareness and maximized exposure through various entertainment and marketing mediums.
•LaVell has more than 51 years of experience in the Gospel Music Industry and over 20 years in the Independent Artist Entertainment Management and Marketing business.
•Since 2015 he has been “The Road to the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards Celebration Musical for Detroit, MI. In 2019 received WrighteousRecords “The Faithful” Award for outstanding Leadership and Service to the Gospel Community. Also, in 2019 received the “Making the Difference” Award for dedicated years of outstanding service and commitment in the Gospel Industry Community. LaVell has many more awards and acknowledgements over the years for his work in the Gospel Music Industry.
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•Doris Mae Akers Self taught musician, singer, songwriter, music publisher, choral director and recording artist; was born in 1923. She wrote her first song at the age of 12. Over the span of her career, it is noted that she wrote over 500 songs. She was affectionally known as “Miss Gospel Music”.
•Doris first became well known for her work with one of the first racially integrated singing aggregations Sky Pilot Choir in Los Angeles, CA. That is where she met and sang with Sallie Martin and the Sallie Martin Singers, then on to the Simmons-Akers Singers. She worked with and co-wrote “Lord Don’t Move The Mountain” with Mahalia Jackson.
•Doris had her own solo career where she would produce an Album each year. In 1987 the National Organization of Black Catholics named their official hymnal after her 1955 composition “Lead Me, Guide Me.”
•She has been honored by the Smithsonian Institute, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame (both in TN) & honored by NAACP
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•Nate Martin& Singing In God’s Name (S.I.G.N.) began in 2016 in the “Birthplace of Gospel Music” Chicago, IL and quickly became loved in throughout the city for their youthfulness, energy and passion for God.
•In 2017 they released their first single entitled “Nothing Too Hard”, when Nate was only 16 years old. In 2018 they held their first recording at The Powerhouse Chicago (Pastored by Archbishop William Hudson III& Pastor Andria Hudson) which was released the following year with the album entitled “SIGN Language”. And in 2020 the group received an Eddy Award for Album of the Year!
•Nate Martin & S.I.G.N. recently returned from a 3-week European Tour through Norway & Italy in January 2023.
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•Edward & Edgar O’Neal – Known as The O’Neal Twins The twins were born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1938 and at the encouragement of their family Pastor Elder James Ward Senior began singing. Once they began “seriously” singing they were often guests at churches throughout St. Louis, MO and local cities in Illinois. Later encouraged by the late James Cleveland to make a living at singing the O’Neal Twins increased their appearances and recordings. Throughout their careers as recording artists, they had over a dozen duo albums and appeared on about 20 recordings in all.
•In the beginning there was a struggle with singing and playing instruments to becoming one of the most produced, powerful duo team of recording history. From their first appearance on “TV Gospel Time” in 1965 they appeared on many other Television shows and received many awards and inducted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Detroit, Michigan.
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•Sallie Martin, Kenneth Morris & Martin and Morris Music Studio
•Sallie Martin a gospel singer, business woman and Co-Founder of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. She sang and partnered with Thomas A. Dorsey to spread the Gospel songs he’d written and sold sheet music after concerts.
•Kenneth Morrissongwriter, composer and arranger was a musician at First Church of Deliverance in Chicago, IL. He promoted Gospel Music and composed over 300 songs.
•Martin & Morris Music Studio Sallie was partnered with Kenneth by Rev. Clarence Cobb to expand and grow the church choir. That partnership grew the largest Gospel Music publishing companies which spanned over 50 years.
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•Professor Alex Bradford a musician, composer, director, recording & Gospel music theater artist. He first appeared on a vaudeville stage at the age of 4 and in his teen, years started his own radio show. Alex received the title “Professor” because while in college he assisted in teaching music classes to other students. He started his recording journey in the 1950’s
•Alex started a few singing groups which bared his name and was a successful recording artist with a few albums. His greater success came later as he was one of the first Black artists to perform a Gospel show in the Netherlands. He was imitated by Rock ‘N Roll & Reagree singers and influenced soul singers. In some circles people thought of him as creating the Mass Choir Movement. That recognition could have followed the 1960 recording with the New York Abyssinian Baptist Gospel Choir consisting of a 120-voice choir which was under Professor Alex Bradford’s direction.
•In 1959, Alex Bradford and the Alex Bradford Singers sold over one million copies of was titled “Walking With The King.” They subsequently recorded several more albums to add to their discography. Alex not only toured with his own singers, he travelled overseas with Mahaila Jackson, Madeline Bell, Henrietta Waddy and many others.
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•Edwin Hawkins was a musician, songwriter, multi award winning recording artist, composer and arranger. He was one of the originators of the Urban Contemporary Gospel sound. Founder of the Edwin Hawkins Singers & Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar.
•Edwin was one of 8 children born in Oakland, California who as a child the family sang every Sunday at many churches in the area. At the age of 7 he became the pianist for the family group and by the age of 17 began travelling as a musician for other ministries.
•Edwin and Betty Watson co-founded the Northern California State Youth Choir in 1967 and for a fund raiser recorded a 2-track record which included Edwin’s arrangement of the Hymn “Oh Happy Day”. That arrangement launched the career of Edwin, the Youth choir and the beginning of the Edwin Hawkins Singers to worldwide acclaim.
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•Brother Joe May, Known as the "THUNDERBOLT OF THE MIDDLE WEST! "He was a vocalist who was compared to have similar vocal prowess as Ms. Mahailia Jackson. He was under the influence of Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith after he and his family relocated from Macon Mississippi to East St. Louis Illinois to work in a chemical plant.
•He was noted as “the greatest Gospel singer of all time” which is where the title of Thunderbolt derived. Brother May had a voice of unimaginable range and power. He would take a song from a whisper to a scream without the slightest suggestion of effort.
•Brother Joe may began singing at Thomas A. Dorsey’s National Conventions of Gospel Choirs and Choruses directed by Mother Willie Mae Ford. In 1949 he began his solo career after signing with Specialty Records and went on to record multiple albums. He was asked multiple times to do secular recordings. He, however, would have nothing to do with secular music even though he was cited as a musical inspiration by Little Richard.
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•Gwendolyn Rosetta Capps Lightner, was a Gospel pianist, choir director and arranger. She was born in Brookport IL – which is 400 miles South of Chicago. She studied piano with the focus on being a concert pianist. Continuing to be involved in Classical music studies in college following her graduation she moved to Chicago in the early 1940’s.
•Gwendolyn began her interest in Gospel music and through that she met many of Chicago’s prominent gospel musicians like Kenneth Morris, Sallie Martin, Roberta Martin and Mahalia Jackson; whom she played for many on many of Mahalia’s tours and travels.
•While Gwendolyn was a member of Emma L. Jackson Singers during 1946-47she eventually moved to Los Angeles, CA where she was very instrumental in bringing the Chicago Style Gospel Music Playing and singing. One of the major singing aggregations of over 100 voices was St. Paul Baptist Church’s Echosof Eden Choir. She was hired by the Pastor along with James Earl Hines to give the choir a “Mid-West” sound.
•Gwendolyn learned the Gospel Bounce way of playing from Kenneth Morris of Chicago and added her own flare of playing and teaching throughout the Los Angeles region.
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Black Nativity, a gospel song-play based on a script by Langston Hughes originally titled, Wasn't That a Mighty Day, with music arranged by the show's stars, Marion Williams and Alex Bradford, was produced by Michael Santangelo and Barbara Griner. The show used two gospel singing groups: The Stars of Faith and the Bradford Singers and also starred Princess Stewart. It was directed by Vinnete Carroll and opened for a limited run on Broadway at the 41st St. Theatre in December 1961 to critical and popular acclaim.
The original name for the Song-Play was "Wasn't It A Mighty Day?" Langston Hughes was a well-known agnostic, however wrote about Black culture and practices. He knew that in the Black culture the history of gospel and music was strong. Langston combined Black spirituality and religious traditions to demonstrate the Christmas Story from a Black person's view. Using those tools combined he wanted to share the story of the birth of Jesus presenting in musically and using a gospel choir to portray the story.
Much of the research done for this show was captured from various websites such as The New York Public Library, Dramatic Publishing Co. and A Study series presented by Congo Square Theater (Chicago, IL) documentation.
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•Nicholas Brandon Miller received an associate’s Degree in Music at El Camino / Compton College in the Spring of 2016. Presently, Nicholas is a Music Education Major at Cal. State Dominguez Hills University and will graduate in the spring of 2022.
•He is a Gospel Music recording artist who sings, plays guitar and is an outstanding drummer. He is a BMI songwriter who records and produces music for B+ Music in Carson, CA
•Nicholas released his first recording “My Redeemer” in 2013; which was one of the most played Gospel songs on the world-famous KTYM radio station in Los Angeles, CA. He has had many other successful releases which includes “I Get Joy” and “Falling In Love With Jesus.”
•Nicholas had performed with Pharrell Williams and appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel and Queen Latifa Television shows. His list of appearances go on as making a force in pressing forth in Gospel Music.
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•Tunji “Tj” Dairo was born into one of the most revered musical dynasties in Nigeria, the legendary Dairo family where music has always played an important role in his life.
•He is a songwriter, Worship Leader, Music Producer and Recording artist based in UK (the United Kingdom). He started playing at the age of 14 and has had the privilege of working with other recording artists such as Ron Kenoly and many others. His unique gift and creativity have seen Tj work and perform with Blue, II Divo among others, while his passionate commitment to Christian music has paved the way for him to serve as music director and consultant for churches across the UK and Europe. He is also associate pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church. Tj also served as music director for the Festival Of Life in London, one of the biggest Christian festivals in the UK and Europe for 10 years.
•Tjis passionate about writing uplifting, inspiring and devotional music. He has released 3 albums and a number of singles with the release of “Alive Forever” last year 2021. In November 2022, his latest single “Light Of The World” was released to celebrate Christmas.
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•Dr. Guthrie Ramsey, Jr. is a music historian, pianist, composer and Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Pennsylvania. He is co-author of The Transformation of Black Music: The Rhythms, The songs and The Ships of African Diaspora.
•Guthrie is a producer, label head and leader of the bane Dr. Guy’s Musiqology. He has released five recording projects and has performed at venues across the country and other venues worldwide.
•He has written for and consulted with museums and galleries such as The Studio Museum in Harlem, The Whitney Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and the National Galerie, Staatliche Museen zuBerlin, and was co-curator of the acclaimed exhibition Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in 2010. Dr. Ramsey has lectured on music nationally and internationally.
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Rev. Dr. Stefanie Minatee, A native of Newark, New Jersey, Rev. Stef, as she is affectionately called, is the artistic director & founder of the Grammy-Award winning choir, Jubilation; and has built her life and career around music.
Rev. Stef formed the acclaimed choir, Jubilation, in 1998 at the request of New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) CEO Larry Goldman and Newark Councilman/Assemblyman Donald K. Tucker. She has led the choir in numerous performances nationally and internationally since that time.
Jubilation’s first album “Launch Out Project” was released in 2009 followed by o Happy Day in 2010; 2013 Jubilation Christmas; 2018 It’s All about You and in 2022 Worship Him. Jubilation won a Grammy after being featured with Latifah on the 2009 compilation album, Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration, and also sang behind her at the 2010 Super Bowl.
Jubilation’s reputation as New Jersey’s most decorated community choir dates to 1999, when Minatee, known to all as Rev. Stef, auditioned more than 300 singers from the tristate area for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at NJPAC. She selected 120 from that group, including Queen Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens. The group went on to sing that year with Shirley Caesar, another gospel giant. In 2002, Jubilation was tapped as the choir on Ray Charles Celebrates: A Gospel Christmas Album. In 2010, the choir earned a Grammy with Latifah and other artists for a track on the compilation album Oh Happy Day. The choir also travelled on tours to Japan and was featured on stages with artists like Isaac Hayes and tours to places like Japan.
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Dwayne Lightsey, Jr and Ansonia talk about powerful Gospel Male Singers such as Charles May, Claude Timmons, Jerry Bratton, Rev. Milton Brunson, Pastor Macceo Woods Pastor William Boyd and a few others.
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•Pastor Daryl Lynn Coley, Pastor, Musician, Songwriter, Solo Artist and given an affection name of “The Prince of Gospel” by his record label. Daryl had a unique quality of presenting Gospel music by incorporating Jazz inflections into his songs. His range was phenomenal and lyrics clear with powerful messages.
•Daryl has a litany of music in his Discography which not only includes Gospel music but Jazz and his voice on a popular animation series “The Simpsons”. Daryl sang and recorded with many choirs, the late Nancy Wilson, Edwin Hawkins and was the musical director for Tramaine Hawkins when she began her solo career.
•Darly was a featured vocalist with at the Boston POPS Orchestra where he shared his vocal background which he picked up from his Mother who also sang as a Lyric - Mezzo Soprano. In Daryl’s own words there was all types of music in his home growing up which included Gospel, Classical and Jazz.
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•Patricia Knazze (K-Naz-EE) was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago and through her educational journey attended Chicago Public Schools. She graduated from college with her Masters in Education and went on to teach for over 35 years in Chicago Public Schools.
•Patricia is a community volunteer, activist and a DuSable Museum Trustee. She has served nearly 3 years as chairwoman of the museum board which has been rebranded as The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center as of June 2022.
•The DuSable Museum in past years has featured and honored several Gospel artists and musicians over the Museum’s history; with Rev. Dr. Issac Whitmonfeatured work was on display for over a month. And over the last 2 years hosted DuJazz series during the Summer.
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•Pharis Evans, Jr is a Music Producer who can enhance the resume, bio and discography of artists. He has a plethora of music credits with Grammy, Stellar and Chicago Gospel Award nominated projects; top Gospel Albums ranked on Gospel charts. He is a Recording Artist who prioritizes “Ministry over Industry.” Striving to reach the masses through inspirational music.
•Pharis is a Music Clinician invoking a greater understanding with problem-solving skills and learning craftsmanship and teamwork. He has learned proper etiquette and artist development sharing that knowledge with participants. He shares his messages as a motivational speaker and author, and in 2004 accepted the call of preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ sharing the message across denominations in a God-gloryfying, Christ-centered, Holy Ghost-Empowered, word-based manner.
•Pharis has an Internet Radio Station Charisma Internet Radio (https://www.charismaradio.net/) which has 3 stations: WPEJ; WLBE & WJUN. There is also a record label – Fountain of Life Records
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•Rev. Dr. Stefanie Minatee, Associate Minister of Community Baptist Church of Englewood, NJ. Formally serving as a Vocal Music Educator for nearly 30 years in the Plainfield Public School District, retiring in 2012. She is currently a noted Performing Arts Education consultant.
•Dr. Minatee is a skilled and accomplished singer, composer, arranger and musician with a passion for excellence in music ministry. As a noted Gospel Music Historian, she’s been blessed to work and record with several renowned sacred and secular music artists. She is a sought-after vocal coach, composer and vocal arranger, authoring and cataloguing over 100 songs.
•She is a proud and voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS.) Members of NARAS nominate and vote for the Grammy Awards. She has also made numerous television appearances and featured in various periodicals, including USA Today, The Positive Community Magazine to name a few.
•She is affectionally called Rev. Steph!
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•Linda Greenwood began singing at a very early age, as discovered by her Grandmother. When the Pastor of her home church would go to visiting churches to preach Linda would sing before his sermons. At the age of 14 Linda music under the directorship of James C. Chambers (founder of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir) and Ron Ellerson (founder of Sounds Unlimited). She majored in music at Chicago Vocational School and was granted a 4-year music scholarship to Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, FL. And The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts. After graduating Linda taught music in Chicago Public Schools, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago Collegiate Charter School and several others.
•Linda sang and worked with multiple churches with forming and developing choirs and Praise & Worship teams. She sang professionally and travelled all over the world and appeared on many television and radio stations as sell as recordings. Some she has recorded with include Tony & DeJuana Small & Artistry, Deleon Richards-Sheffield, Kim Stratton, Stanley G. Pearson and many others. She also performed on the same stage as Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond and Shirley Caesar just to name a few.
•Linda is a member of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago singing under the direction of Walter Owens with Judah Praise singers.
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Lavelle Lacy, Musician, Songwriter and Founder of Chicago Musicians Coalition now known as International Musicians Coalition. Lavelle had been writing Gospel songs since the 1970's in to the 1990's. He wrote songs for various Gospel Artists and choirs. Many of his songs were recorded by choirs such as the late Fr. Charles G. Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church Choir ("The Warriors"), the late Rev. Maceo Woods and Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, the late James C. Chambers and the Ecclesiastes Community Choir and Chicago Mass Choir. Lavelle appeared on may recordings as the music director and or playing organ and keyboards. He was part of a project called "Lift Me Up" on the Sirens record label.
Ethel Holloway, Director, Singer, Songwriter and Solo Artist travelled with Jessy Dixon throughout Europe and the United States singing backup and on multiple occasions duets with Jessy. She was a lead singer with the late Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Choir. Ethel also put out her solo album entitled "I Love The Lord" which she co wrote the title song.
Brenda Joyce Moore, Musician, Songwriter who played for many churches, Gospel Artists, Choirs and groups. One of the most recognized songs she penned was "Perfect Praise" (to which many call it "How Excellent"). Brenda was a musician at Operation Bread Basket ("Operation P.U.S.H.) on their Saturday broadcast under the leadership of Rev. Jessie Jackson and for Apostle Joann Long (Founder of New Life Believers Church). Brenda wrote songs for several choirs and groups and recorded her own album entitled "Standing On Your Word."
William Hamilton, Director, Minister of Music, Songwriter, Singer and Mass Choir Music Coordinator. William was the Minister of Music at New Covenant M.B. Church in Chicago, IL (Pastor Stephen J. Thurston). William sang, wrote music and travelled across the US with James C. Chambers and Ecclesiastes Community Choir; was the Mass Choir Music Coordinator, songwriter, director and singer with ECCMW Choir - Chicago Mass Choir and travelled across the country and abroad.
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•Bishop Andre Sonny Woods born in Detroit, MI and at a young age it was evident that music would play a major role in his life. He has studied and performed with some of the greatest Gospel Musicians, artists and choirs of our time. With such greats as the late Rev. Charles Nicks, late Rev. James Cleveland, late Elma Lois Hendrix Parham and many others.
•He is an anointed and accomplished songwriter in his own right; penning such songs as “I Feel Like Going On,” “Faith That Conquers,” “Why Worry… Pray,” and so many others. Bishop Woods made a way with his own group CHOSEN which holds their own recording history. Where in 1987 the group was honored by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. for their contribution to the History of Gospel Music presented as an Art Form.
Some of Bishop Woods' compositions were recorded by Louise McCord, The Anderson Indiana Chapter of G.M.W.A., State of Michigan Full Gospel Fellowship Mass Choir, Quentella Caldwell, Minister Keith Pringle, Vanessa Bell Armstronm, CHOSEN and many others.
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•Jessy Dixon was born in San Antonio, TX where he sang and played his first song at the age of five. He and his family moved to Chicago, IL while he was young and during his time singing around Chicago he was discovered by James Cleveland. James Cleveland recorded early songs written by Jessy entitled “God Can Do Anything But Fail,” and “My God Can Make A Way.” Continuing to sing Jessy formed a group of his own The Jessy Dixon Singers who travelled the country singing and performing.
•In 1972 Jessy was invited to perform his new song, “The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling.” at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Not only did Jessy and his group travel the states they went on tours with Paul Simon across the U.S., France, Canada, Scandinavia, Israel and Japan. They toured extensively with Paul for eight years.
•Jessy was invited to sing at a Homecoming video taping where he was exposed to even more audiences and became one of the favorite in a series of the Gaither programming.
•Here today with me sharing memories as co-host today is Dr. Charles Clency
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•Dr. Henry Jackson is one of today’s leading Gospel singers, songwriters and musicians. He has traveled nationally and internationally spreading the Gospel in song. Henry was raised in the music rich Bay Area city of San Francisco, California and was drawn to this vibrant music called “Gospel” at a very early age.
•In the early 1970’s he began his recording career with the Harrison Johnson Los Angeles Community Choir, writing and producing such classic songs as “Help Us Master”, He Didn’t Have to Do It,” and the to-tappin’ “I’m So Thankful.”
•Henry has performed with many Gospel greats and also with some secular artists the likes of Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and others.
•In 2019, Dr. Henry Jackson released his latest CD entitled “Good To Me” which is available on all digital music outlets. And in 2020 released the single “Precious Lord (Radio Mix).”
If you haven't heard his "Back in the Day" music - check out his YouTube Channel "Henry Jackson" or "Dr. Henry Jackson" - you won't be disappointed!
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•“Little Lucy Smith” Collier the Grand Daughter of Elder Lucy Smith, Founder and Pastor of All Nations Pentecostal Church located in Chicago IL 1918. Little Lucy became the church organist at the age of 12. Her Grandmother saw something in her and decided to send her to study piano and receive music lessons from Roberta Martin.
•Little Lucy became so proficient in music she soon became the pianist for the famed Roberta Martin Singers; where she wrote several of the songs the group recorded. Little Lucy later started her own group the Lucy Smith Singers, where she continued to write music the group recorded.
•Producer Heilbut was so moved by Little Lucy Smith To satisfy her fans, in 1962, Savoy Records released an instrumental album of gospel hymns titled "Little Lucy Smith at the Organ.“
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•Bobbi Y is a Christian Singer / Songwriter from Cherry Hill, NJ. She began her song writing at the age of 9 and has been going strong ever since.
•In 2012 Bobbi Y released her first studio album “Come Around” which was released on iTunes and promoted to move through Hollywood. She spent 2 years performing and headlining shows in Hollywood. In 2015 she found herself saved by grace which has played an important role in her growth as a songwriter. A direct quote “God’s creation has motivated my life and my efforts to get His message heard through song."
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•THANK GOD FOR THE 100th Episode! This podcast was birthed out of a dream where I felt God giving me a vision to share the history of Gospel music and those who were and are behind the Music Ministry.
•Gospel music in a Ministry bringing The Word of God to life through music. Gospel music is not only a form of meditation most of it gives comfort. The guests who have been on the podcast are many you may not know was behind writing a song, singing a song and or playing a song. The show is to allow those who are not seen on the Main Stage and to allow them to tell their own story.
•On the episodes you will have heard how they began and what Gospel Music has done for them in their lives. The podcast also goes into tribute shows to honor those who are no longer with us. There are some shows which feature songs giving the history behind songs that became household songs throughout the world like “Oh Happy Day” or “Perfect Praise”.
•I am honored to share with people part of our history that may be lost for future generations. I do hope people enjoy me coming into your earbuds, headphones and or speakers sharing Gospel Music Gold! With immense Love, Ansonia Smith Gibbs
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•Isabel Joseph Johnson was born in New Orleans in 1919 and moved to Chicago, IL with her family when she was 10 years old. In 1936 she graduated from Du Sable High School and married Wilbur Edward Johnson the same year. •Mrs. Isabel Joseph Johnson was an entrepreneur owning her own beauty shop; was asked by her newly appointed Pastor to make announcements for their Sunday morning radio broadcast. She then went on to host her own Gospel music Television show “Rock of Ages” which aired in the late 1960’s on Chicago station WCIU-TV (Channel 26). Over the years of the show airings, she had many local choirs, soloists and rising Gospel Music stars on her 90-minute (later changed to 1-hour) show. •She also hosted a Sunday Morning broadcast radio show on WVON-AM Radio station •You may also “like” and share the episode. And you may Subscribe so you will be alerted when the newest show is published. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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•Kevan Peabody delivers a unique and welcomed experience! His musical training is a rich blend of traditional and contemporary music which has universal appeal, reaching both church and concert audiences. He has traveled to the America’s and Europe as a performer, and he is able to communicate bot spiritually and cultural expressions that are welcomed by his diverse audience.
•Kevan is CEO of Twinkem Productions and has worked for Oakland Youth Chorus, Leap Arts In Education and is presently music director at St. Leo The Great School in Oakland, CA.
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•Hood Memorial Gospel Choir has been singing for over 60 years and have had several directors and Ministers of Music as Hood Memorial AME Zion Church in Belmont, North Carolina.
•In 2016 the choir recorded their FIRST LIVE album “To The Only Wise God” and in 2018 they recorded their Christmas album “The Gift.”
•With the current director Camille Harrington, musician / producer Jordan Harrington and manager / coordinator Shaniqua Holmes they are working diligently since being finalists of the 2022 How Sweet The Sound National Gospel Choir Competition hosted by Donald Lawrence
Their latest release is a single “You Were There” featuring Lance Hamright
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•Karl Jones is a musician who plays several instruments including Bass, Trombone and Drums (or as he noted “Pocket Drums”). He has also noted that he has done some background vocals. Karl grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he began his musical journey and from 1995 has been an active musician serving as Minister of music and staff musician in Alabama.
•Karl has played for and travelled with several Gospel Artists, played for “Sunday’s Best” artists and several other local groups. He has also spent time serving as Music Director for a Michael Jackson impersonator. He has recorded with several local artists and gearing up for several bookings throughout the year.
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•IryneRock's style of music cuts across multiple genres to produce her signature sound as a Christian artist. A firm believer in the word of God, she gave her life to Christ and has been involved in the choir from an early age. She most recently served as the Youth Pastor and worship leader at her local church in Maryland where she developed her vocal and songwriting abilities.
•Her first album, Just for You, was released in 2018. Fire In My Veins, the first single from that album, has enjoyed international radio play and won her Best Songwriter award at the 2019 ICFF in Orlando, Florida.
•Iryne is back in the studio, working on her second album with Grammy and Dove nominated Producer, Billy Smiley.
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• Shamara Shantal is a worship leader with a passion for God’s people and worship. She began leading worship at her father’s church, Word Alive Ministries.
•Sharmara sang professionally with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago where she travelled to over 20 countries; which includes her participation in the Hillsong Worship Conference in Australia.
•Shamara co-founded a Worship Group called Redeemed which won the “Group of the Year” award from Columbia College. She has recorded several singles, worship albums and live experiences for multiple Gospel Artists.
•She currently serves as Worship Director for Renew Church Chicago in Lisle, IL under the leadership of Pastor Greg Armstrong.
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•Today’s show is a tribute to Sr. Thea Bowman, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration F.S.P.A., Ph.D. who shared her contributions to the Catholic Church – especially the African American Catholic Congregations.
•Born Dec. 29, 1937, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Thea was reared as a Protestant until nine years old, when she asked her parents if she could become a Catholic.
•Sister Thea, served as a consultant and gave presentations across the country; lively gatherings that combined singing, gospel preaching, prayer and storytelling. Her programs were directed to break down racial and cultural barriers. She encouraged people to communicate with one another so that they could understand other cultures and races.
•Although she passed in 1990; in 2018 there has been a submission to canonize (Sainted) Sr. Thea Bowman for the people, Priests, Bishops, Nuns et al around the world she ministered to and taught through her years of service.
Disclaimer: some excerpts were used from YouTube information found during research and from the Lead Me Guide Me African American Catholic Hymnal
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•Carl B. Phillips is an award winning, international gospel-recording artist, songwriter and producer from Detroit, MI. His 2016 debut cd “Great Rain”, features the singles “Great Rain”, “I Know What God Did Last Summer”, “Prove Me” and “Meeting In The Air”. In 2020 he released a remake of Stevie Wonders “Heaven Help Us All”.
•Carl is a 50-year gospel music veteran which includes on-air announcer for Detroit Gospel Radio, local booking coordinator for one of Detroit’s largest outdoor gospel music festivals and he has been serving in his local church music department since 1976.
•Carl is the co-host of the YouTube Show “In the Studio at Inner Court Live” a weekly show highlighting indie artist interviews.
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•Billy Summers has been playing the Hammond Organ since the age of 7; and by the age of 11 became the organist of Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY.
•Billy attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN where he began playing and ultimately became the President of TSU Gospel choir and musician.
•He recorded his first album “Let Everything That Hath Breath PTL” following that recording he recorded two more albums with different churches in NYC.
•In 2011 Billy started a Facebook group Musicians In The Gospel Ministry (MITGM) which has increased in membership to over 37,000 members
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•A multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, musician worship leader, music teacher and Chicago Sock Ambassador Paulette Triplett. She was trained by her mother along with her siblings in hymns in 4-part harmony.
•Since the age of 10 to her current age she had penned over 3000 songs. She started a music publishing company under BMI in 1985 called “I Write 4 The Glory Of God Music.” Paulette has served as Minister of Music for various denominations for over 40 years.
•She has a New Single which will be released May 21, 2022entitled “I’m A Miracle”. And is a co-host for the podcast “Prophetic Voices.”
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•Honorary Bishop Jesse McDowell, Associate Pastor of Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Churchin Chicago, IL
•At the age of 16 he accepted his call to ministry and ordained at the age of 25 during a session at Christ Temple in Indianapolis, IN. He served as the FIRST State Youth Chairman of Illinois.
•He was a progressive and youth leader where his ideas and initiatives propelled the PCAF Youth Department.
•Bishop McDowell has just recorded a single “To Know Jesus.”
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•Honoring the memory of O’Landa Draper, who was known for his directing style. He founded the choir known as “The Associates”. He and his choir were considered one of the top gospel artists in the 1990’s. He succumbed to a sudden illness and passed at the age of 34 in 1998.
•O’Landa received many awards through-out his life which includes Grammy Awards, Stellar Awards and Dove Awards. He was posthumously honored with the Rev. James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award by the Stellar Awards.
O’Landa Draper was only approaching his peak as a gospel choir leader when he experienced kidney failure. He had gone to Nashville to perform at the annual Bobby Jones Explosion July 10 – 11, 1998. O’Landa was rushed to Metro Nashville General Hospital, where he died two days later, on July 21, 1998
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•Byron Walker is a singer, songwriter, author and Minister. He penned his first book at the age of twelve entitled “Encouraging The Teens Of Our Tomorrows Life By Starting Today.” He has TWO best sellers on the Amazon charts.
•Byron’s first album entitled “I Made It.” and is set to release his sophomore release entitled “No Fear.” He has written over one thousand inspirational songs.
•Byron has a single just drop on April 15th entitled “Send Me” which features Bishop Earnest Pugh. He also has a single "Without You" featuring Sheri Jones-Moffett
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•Marketa Sconiers has worked professionally in the music industry for almost 40 years. She has served in leadership roles as Minister of Music / Director of Worship Arts.
•Marketa penned most of her freshman project, “I Will Sing” released in 2006. By co-producing her music Marketa is continuing to learn the art and business of music production. She also serves as COO of Chordmony Music, Inc.
•Marketa recently released her New Single “The Sacrifice” and is excited about the product.
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•Sr. Lajuana D. Weathers who has served as a “Holistic Vocal Technique Clinician” which has allowed her the opportunity to work with various groups for over 60 years. She served as the first Minister of Music for the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago.
•Sr. Lajuana was the vocal coach for Pastor Dan Willis on his recording “A Man and His Music”. She was also a facilitator at the Lighthouse 2016 Conference along with Benny Hinn and Lanny Wolfe.
•As a member of the Gayden Sisters Trio, (best known for the song "Honestly, Honestly") they sang locally and were guests on the Mahalia Jackson Show; guests on the Today Show and the Arthur Godfrey Show in 1955. This group is the oldest living sister trio.
•And the First Female to conduct a choir in Bethlehem Square in Jerusalem.
Sr. Price has worked with such groups as the Wooten Choral Ensemble, Doris Ward Workshop Chorale, Mark Hubbard, the Ecclesiastes Community Choir, Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir (GMAC), Chicago Mass Choir and many others.
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Lisa Collins a contributing columnist of Billboard Magazine writes her "In The Spirit" article covering the Gospel Music Workshop of America's Gospel Convention in 1993. Her highlights not only share details about the convention she also discusses the Gospel Artists attending and participating as well as covers the FIRST Singsation Gospel Expo where prize awards for competition of $25,000 in scholarship money. There was also a "Battle of Quartets" where the purses ranged from $2,000 to $5,000 in awards.
In this September 4, 1993 issue of Billboard there was a review and interview of the newly elected, Al Hobbs, Chairman of Gospel Music Workshop of America. This on the 26th Anniversary of the workshop following the passing of founder Rev. James Cleveland.
The show rounds out with the Top 40 Gospel Albums ending the week of September 4, 1993; with the closing highlighting snippets of the Top 10.
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Mother Willie Mae Ford was one be pronounced “one of the most important gospel singers of the century” by The New York Times. She influenced such singers as Mahalia Jackson and Brother Joe May.
Willie Mae, Mary, Emma, and Geneva— the Ford Sisters Quartet, a gospel group that performed around the Midwest throughout the early 1920s.
From 1936 until the late 1980s, she served as director of the convention’s Soloist Bureau, evaluating, coaching, and influencing a who’s who of gospel singers: Roberta Martin, Mahalia Jackson, Edna Gallmon Cooke, Martha Bass, Myrtle Scott, the O’Neal Twins, and Brother Joe May.
Appeared at the 1972 Newport Jazz Festival singing Gospel which resurged her recording career at the age of 67.
One of the featured women in Brian Lanker’s I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America 1989.
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•Curtis Fondren has a hit song which has captured much accolades and awards: “With Thee I Wed” featuring Desmond Pringle and Felicia Coleman-Evans which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Nielsen BDS Internet Radio Gospel Chart.
•Curtis is a native of Chicago IL; a seasoned music professional and a master percussionist. He has furthered his musical career by performing in various genres with such singers as Tramaine Hawkins, Rev. James Cleveland, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and many others.
•For over three decades Curtis developed and perfected his musical craft while playing on various recordings.
•Today Curtis serves as an integral part of the musical dream team at the Christian Tabernacle Church Baptist, which was under the leadership of the late Pastor Macceo L. Woods
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•Apostle Dr. SheridaLovelace, the founder of S.L. Ministries and Passion for Worship International; based in Atlanta, GA. The author of “Sleeping Beauty ~ Dream Again.”
•Sherida is the present producer and host of “The Triumphant Show w/ SheridaLovelace” which broadcasts on local, national and international radio and Television platforms.
•She is a recent recipient of DOPE Women in Radio 2021 honored through the Spin Awards. She is the founder of HGM3 (His Global Movement Manifesting Manna) Gospel Dance & Corporate Creativity Broadcast. Sherida has been a featured guest on TV and Radio Stations throughout the country and internationally.
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•Veronica Evans is an Independent Artist recently breaking on the scene, she has been singing since high school during the time her father began his pastoral ministry on the westside of Chicago. Several years ago she began writing songs the Lord has been giving her. With the encouragement of her brother she went into the studio to record. Veronica is a Gospel Music songwriter
•Known as VE & Covenant, in December of 2021, she released a Christmas EP "Immanuel" and has at least six (6) more singles to release soon. You may find her releases on most streaming music outlets.
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•Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid who has the National reputation as being one of the most outstanding Minister’s of Music this side of Heaven. Her unique style of directing is majestic and has enhanced worship services for over 70 years.
•Lou Della Evans-Reid was the first pianist at the highly notable Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Chicago where the founding Pastor was the late Rev. Clay Evans. And in 1963 was appointed Minister of Music of Fellowship which was a rarity during that time.
•She is known world-wide for her moving renditions of hymn arrangements and has served abroad demonstrating and teaching her gifted techniques. Mama Lou is celebrated for arranging such notable songs as “Bringing in The Sheaves” and “New Name In Glory” both have been featured in musical recordings.
•At age 91 Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid continues to be actively involved with choirs, especially her own choir “The Lou Della Evans-Reid Traditional Gospel Choir.
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•L. Stanley Davis a noted clinician, historian and specialist in Black Sacred Music with an emphasis in gospel and Black sacred music history & performance. He has taught at both DePaul and Loyola Universities in Chicago.
•L. Stanley’s achievements reflect his lifelong love, passion, dedication and commitment to music. He has served as presenters at workshops, conferences and annual conventions across the country. He also co-founded Gospel Arts Workshop dedicated to the preservation, production and promotion of the gospel music art form.
•In 1987 he became a member of a select group of singers and musicians “The Voices of Resurrection” who introduced the gospel sound to Australia for the very first time.
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•L. Stanley Davis a noted clinician, historian and specialist in Black Sacred Music with an emphasis in gospel and Black sacred music history & performance. He has taught at both DePaul and Loyola Universities in Chicago.
•L. Stanley’s achievements reflect his lifelong love, passion, dedication and commitment to music. He has served as presenters at workshops, conferences and annual conventions across the country. He also co-founded Gospel Arts Workshop dedicated to the preservation, production and promotion of the gospel music art form.
•In 1987 he became a member of a select group of singers and musicians “The Voices of Resurrection” who introduced the gospel sound to Australia for the very first time.
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Charles G. Hayes was ordained in the Ministry at the age of 19 years old in1957. Then two years later he organized /founded Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer on April 28, 1959. During the growth of his church ministry he also developed one of the top rated Church Choirs to ever hit the charts. Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir” became known affectionately known as “The Warriors”.
Dr. Charles G. Hayes and Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir has recorded over 30 albums and five single 45’s throughout the past 50 YEARS. Out of the thirty plus albums, two went “GOLD” (over 50,000 copies sold), and others made the No. 1 spot on the charts around the world.
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This episode tells a bit of Malaco Record Label's history and it's significance in the genre of Black Gospel Music. The company started in the 1960's focused on The Southern soul sounds featuring artists who were generating a crowd that did not necessarily hit the top radio stations or fan base. Many of the early artists were soul singers and blues singers it wasn't until Misty Blue came out and hit the charts hard then garnering the attention of this small town independent record label. As a matter of fact that one song is said to prevent the label from going into bankruptcy.
In the 1970's the owners decided to lean into the Black gospel genere signing several quartet groups to their label, however the label's largest signing choir did not come on until the mid to late 1980's and became the label's largest selling group to date. And that group was none other than The Mississippi Mass Choir (Organized by the Late Frank Williams of The Williams Brothers).
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Rev. Milton R. Brunson Founded The Thompson Community Singers ("The Tommies") in 1948 on the West Side of Chicago, IL at the age of 18 after graduating from McKinley High School. Many of the 40 singers in the core choir were classmates of his. Milton was trained by Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson and Robert Johnson as he pursued a career in music in 1947. Over time the choir had once grown to over 200 members. The choir was named to honor Rev. Eugene Thompson who gave the choir access to rehearse in the basement of St. Stephen AME Church on Chicago's West Side. Rev. Thompson was instrumental in the choir singing around Chicago at various churches, special events and community events. As the choir presented more they were repeat guests on Jubliee Showcase Television Show hosted by Sid Ordower.
In 1964 after going through seminary Milton Brunson became the found Pastor of Christ Tabernacle MB Church. Through the years of service to the West side community in Chicago - following his passing in 1997 there was a U.S. Post Office dedicated in his name and a Chicago Public School
With the dedication and professionalism of Rev. Brunson the Tommies secured many showcases, appearances and accolades. The first recording to hit the charts was in the 1960's with "I'll Trade A Lifetime" and the years following the choir continued recordings that hit the gospel charts Over and Over again. The choir won many awards for chart topping songs for over 10 years during the 1980's and 1990's.
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•Lanvester “Lance” Jackson is a native of Atlanta ATL (to some) who began his musical studies with Dr. Mary Frances in the Atlanta Public Schools. His musical concentration was on guitar and organ. At the age of 13 he was hired as church organist for a local church and has been playing ever since.
•Lanvester has served churches in Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA, Washington D.C. and Atlanta (which includes 15 years as staff organist and director of the Martin Luther King Sr. Choir at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Lanvester has also performed in Jazz and R&B bands. From 1985 through 1991 Lance was organist for the Atlanta Masonic Choir and contributed two original compositions to their 1999 recording project “Been So Good”. In 1987 Lance organized a community choir named “The Voices of Reason”. The choir disbanded in 1993. He is currently director of music and organist at Paradise Baptist Church and in Atlanta.
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•Edward Wright briefly took music lessons and began playing for his piano teacher’s children’s choir on to teen church and by the age of 14 began playing for the church as the main musician. He has composed music for Movies and Television.
•Edward has been able to travel and serve great churches and travel the country with an evangelist. During his travels and journey, he discovered his love for teaching piano. He started a YouTube channel to reach more people with his teaching methods. His YouTube channel is Edward Wright.
Edward teaches techniques, methods and musical theory for keyboardists and he translates that along with vocal training and exercises. His dynamic methods are not just 1 dimensional, he does live instruction asking that participants present during his YouTube Live! He is very energetic and Loves teaching music!
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•Pastors Joseph & Trina Davis of Word for the World Ministries International of Chicago, IL are my guests today. This family is of Word in Ministry and Word in song.
•I asked for a group interview to talk about and celebrate the New Single Release of “Not Too Late” Available December 27th
•Trina Davis Ministries has hosted “The Help” Women’s Conference; released CD’s and Singles with the previous single released in 2016 “My Prayer.”
•Both Apostle Joseph & Pastor Trina Davis hosted their Internet radio show “Words to Live By” and authored a book “I Said I DO, But Sometimes I Don’t Want To.”
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•Dr. Ouida Waltryce Harding began her “on the job training” in church music leadership at the age of twelve, in Harlem NY. During her collegic studies Her studies at Morehouse focused on Church Music with a specialization for standards in music ministry.
•September 2012 she was ordained as the first Minister of Music for Worship. Following this ordination, she was featured in the December 2012 Edition of Baltimore’s Grace and Glory Magazine and accepted the invitation to lecture at the prestigious Hampton Ministers Conference in June of 2013 and 2014.
•Presently, Dr. Harding is serving as consultant to help pastors set standards in music ministry leadership in the Black Church… and beyond.
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Honoring the memory of James C. Chambers, the founder, organizer, executive director and producer of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir of Chicago in 1971. The choir released their first album 1979 where you could hear the power of the choir and James’ building on vocal excellence.
James C. Chambers had a design and a method all his own and with every opportunity he thrived to give God his Best and stressed that others around him did so as well. James was a true visionary and made those around him see where he lead and directed. With each year, each concert, each recording and each anniversary; James sought ways to get the Best out of his choir; The Ecclesiastes Community Choir of Chicago Illinois. ECC presented 5 recordings during the late 1970's and into the early to mid 1990's. During that time James and ECC made several transitions in music and in vocal strengths. Following each annual event ECC had, James would review the concert or anniversary to see where he could improve.
James C. Chambers was the organizer and founder of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir; in 1988 he organized and was founder of the ECC Music Workshop (a week long seminar) culminating with the Music Workshop Choir at the end to have a recording session. In 1990 the choir's name was changed to The Chicago Mass Choir and released their first album in 1991.
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•Rev. Ray A. Patrick served as Assistant Pastor at the Oakwood University Church (a 3,000-member congregation) and he Pastored the Ephesus Community Church in San Jose, California.
•Rev. Patrick has also tackled media hosting a weekly radio program named “Ray of Hope Gospel Show” on both Adventist Radio London andmedianetgospel.com, He is a contributor on Premier Gospel, London's largest gospel station. Prior to this he hosted, "Solid Rock" on 1450 AM in Huntsville AL, which had approximately 20,000 listeners. He was also a consistent contributor to W.O.C.G. 90.1 FM with "Prayer on the Line" where he served as a Prayer Counselor. He produced and hosted his first weekly TV show, "AdventConnex" on AT&T cable in Los Angeles, California. And his sermons are played on several TV stations around the world.
•His Motto: “Keep it real"
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•James “JB” Brown is a musician, producer, creative leader and executive credited with shaping the sound of gospel in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
•James began his professional music career as a Musical Director (M.D.) for gospel legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong and later as the Musical Director for the late Rev. Daryl Coley. His musical leadership appointments include mega churches: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, West Angeles COGIC and Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Church.
•In 2009, James founded The JB Factory LLC. which is an entertainment and music production company based in Los Angeles, California. Brown has built a collective committed to connecting artists with opportunities.
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•Calvin Gibbs, Jr. who has many passions among which are Theatrical Acting, Directing and Producing. He has produced Christian theatre arts programs in theaters and churches one of the largest produced was a Gospel “musical” entitled “If The Preacher Ain’tRight.” And served as Theatre Arts Director for a well-known church in Illinois and conducted workshops for churches and their Drama Ministries across the country.
•Calvin has a motivational video blog which posts three days per week. He hosted his own podcast DRAMA TalkRadio; where the acronyms were Developing Real And Moving Art. He has now developed a new podcast Diverse Talking Heads.
•Calvin also presents workshops and trainings to express communication, speaking and diversity.
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•Andrae Edward Crouch born in San Francisco, CA in 1942. He was a trailblazer no doubt with his rhythmic sounds and modern pop beats singing about God and all of His Good News. Andrae started as a teen writing songs and moving audiences to the edge of gospel music (during that time.)
•His best-known group was The Disciples who put such songs in our ears like “Soon and Very Soon”, “My Tribute”, “Take Me Back”, and so many others. With his edgy sounds he made waves in the music industry questioning was it really gospel music he was writing and singing? On this episode I’ll share information researched and of what some magazine writers said about this multi award winner Rev. Mr. Andrae Crouch.
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•On today’s show I will share some history which I researched from Billboard Magazine from 1985. This specific issue features Gospel Music. But it’s not quite what you think entirely. In this episode I will share information about a few record labels, their executives and the “move” into Christian/ Gospel music.
•I’ll share a few excerpts of articles, ads and featured artists. I’ll also sprinkle a couple of songs here and there.
•These shows are to explore, record and raise excitement about Gospel Music and its Gold. I hope you the audience enjoyed this episode; as much as I have.
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Billboard magazine has been around for over 100 years beginning in 1894. Of course years and time changed the magazine as it changed hands many times since its beginning. After one of the original founders William Donaldson died in 1952 the entertainment magazine went to his children and his co founder's James Hennegan's children; they held it until sold to private investors in 1985.
This is where my "Gospel" charting research landed to April 6, 1985 where a "Top SPIRITUAL Albums" chart yielded the top 40 albums by Black/African American artists were listed.
This show not only highlights the Top 10, but includes short clips of songs found on the albums. With the number 1 Top Spiritual Album by Vanessa Bell Armstrong entitled Chosen. You will also find an album which shown to have been on the charts for 97 weeks!
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ECC MUSIC WORKSHOP was a vision James C. Chambers had to unite choirs, singers, groups, directors, song writers and musicians across Chicago, Illinois. In 1988 that vision went into action. At the first Workshop there were over 200 delegates who attended and participated. The vision James had was to have contributions from around the city and to conduct various classes, trainings and collaborations. On this show there are excerpts of the first workshop culmination. Since the choir had rehearsals each evening following the classes and trainings the decision was to organize material to record. Although the 1988 Mass Choir was recorded, the recording did not get released as anticipated. There was exceptional music submitted by songwriters to name a few , William Hamilton, Lonnie Hunter, Bishop J.C. White (of Connecticut), Amaaris Palmore, Abe Cooke, Brenda Joyce Moore. The musical staff was phenomenal which included Mark Taylor, Anthony Harmon, David Brock, Tyrone Dickerson, Bryant Jones, Cameron Jarmon, Wayne Barnett, Leslie Sanders, Carlos Patterson, William Hamilton. The directorial staff included James C. Chambers, Bryant Jones, Steven "Puff" Jones, Lonnie Hunter, Abe Cooke & Brenda Joyce Moore. If you have any questions or comments about this episode, please send an email: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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•Pastor Falicia Campbell shares as we give tribute to the voice, the woman Lecresia Campbell – Falicia’s baby sister.
•Lecresia Campbell began having her voice trained at the age of 5 and excelled in preparing her voice for Praise! She released her solo album "Draw Me Near" in 1986 however got worldwide notice leading “Perfect Praise” (How Excellent) written by Brenda Joyce Moore on the Walt Whitman and the Soul Children recording released 1991 on the "This Is The Day" album.
•Lecresia went on to be a mighty lead vocalist on many other records with her signature sound and vocal range. She said in her own words that “Safety” was her favorite because it reminded her of healing.
•The world lost this vocalist, worship leader and actress in September of 2016. We still cherish the memory of a beautiful person and soul
Thank you Ray Patrick for allowing me to use a clip of an interview conducted in UK from Medianet Gospel.
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•Janet Harris-Sutton is a woman behind the microphone, she began quoting the Word of God at an early age. She began working in the music department directing the choir and from there began working with other choirs and groups.
•Janet has served as Mistress of Ceremony for the Chicago Gospel Festival, various prominent concerts of choirs and competitions. She was also on multiple Gospel radio stations in and around the Chicagoland area and had her own show “The Christian Community Gospel Hour” for over 18 years. She is back on the air with her show "The Christian Community Gospel Hour" aired in Chicago and on the stations App!
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•Andrae Paris who is very passionate about Praise and Worship citing Psalm 150 as one of his favorite scriptures. He strongly believes that God created man to praise and worship the Lord. He has been ministering through his musical blessings since childhood, becoming the Minister of Music for a local church at the age of 15.
•Andrae is passionate about the Ministry of music having penned over 150 songs. He has played behind Gospel greats, such as James Moore, Carneil Murrell, Douglas Miller and Carolyn Trailer. His album “My Story” received outstanding reviews from music critics to which he received the Texas Award for the project. He is an artist, songwriter and producer with his new single release “Favor”!
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•Matthew Long, Jr. is the founder of Chordmony Music, LLC which he started in 2000 under ASCAP. In addition to his publication company; Matthew has worked with many well-known Gospel Artists and had preformed in bands while opening for such artists as Anthony Hamilton and Chrisette Michelle.
•Matthew was with me last year (December 2020) soon after his Christmas release “Christmas Romance”. He is back with his latest project “He’s Been Good” which is an EP with music that is sure to touch the hearts of all the listeners; with a special track dedicated to his mother entitled, “Bernie’s Love.” Matthew has been expanding his listenership by hitting many gospel music radio stations including SiriusXM.
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•Jesse Campbell immediately identified by his “voice” as his signature sound. He is the son of the late bishop Willie James Campbell of Chicago Illinois. He is an international recording artist that sings heart-felt songs of God.
•He began singing at sixteen where he led songs with the St. James Church of God in Christ choir. Immediately recognized as a unique talent, Jesse was soon featured on the recordings of gospel greats like The Winans and Timothy Wright
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•Dr. Kathryn Baker Kemp is associate minister at Memorial M.B. Church in Chicago. She is an author of four books and multiple articles covering Gospel music, icons and music ministry.
•Dr. Baker Kemp is a board member of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum and serves on the academic faculty of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA).
•She began her music ministry over 50 years ago as the pianist for the Junior Choir of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Chicago.
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•Dr. Kathryn Baker Kemp is associate minister at Memorial M.B. Church in Chicago. She is an author of four books and multiple articles covering Gospel music, icons and music ministry.
•Dr. Baker Kemp is a board member of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum and serves on the academic faculty of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA).
•She began her music ministry over 50 years ago as the pianist for the Junior Choir of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Chicago.
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Part 2 Tribute to Mahalia Jackson: Ms. Mahalia was widely considered one of the most influential gospel singers of the century. She sang at venues throughout the country and abroad. She sang for over 40 years spreading the good news of the Gospel by singing and teaching. Not only did Mahalia sing on church alters, stages and outdoor festivals; she also sang in several feature film movies.
This episode shares the mic with Dr. Charles Clencey and Dwayne Lightsey Jr. as we joined together and share knowledge and love of the late great Ms. Mahaila Jackson. This show is a tribute to her memory and to share information about Ms. Jackson. We have first hand encounters from the experience of Dr. Clencey whom served as her last accompanist. He shared the stage with her, traveled with her and was her friend.
Mr. Dwyane Lightsey Jr. shares the love he has for her and her music. He has studied video's and records of Mahalia and gives insight to things that may not havebeen noticed while live on stage, but the camera caught. Dwayne features a library of her music and videos on his YouTube channel "Rowchoes".
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Tribute to Mahalia Jackson: Ms. Mahalia was widely considered one of the most influential gospel singers of the century. She sang at venues throughout the country and abroad. She sang for over 40 years spreading the good news of the Gospel by singing and teaching. Not only did Mahalia sing on church alters, stages and outdoor festivals; she also sang in several feature film movies.
This episode shares the mic with Dr. Charles Clencey and Dwayne Lightsey Jr. as we joined together and share knowledge and love of the late great Ms. Mahaila Jackson. This show is a tribute to her memory and to share information about Ms. Jackson. We have first hand encounters from the experience of Dr. Clencey whom served as her last accompanist. He shared the stage with her, traveled with her and was her friend.
Mr. Dwyane Lightsey Jr. shares the love he has for her and her music. He has studied video's and records of Mahalia and gives insight to things that may not havebeen noticed while live on stage, but the camera caught. Dwayne features a library of her music and videos on his YouTube channel "Rowchoes".
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•Dwayne Lightsey, Jr. is a Gospel Music Lover and Social Media Influencer who (as on his YouTube & Facebook Page) “RowochesKeeping Traditional Gospel Alive!”
•Dwyane is originally from Baltimore, MD and currently resides in Columbus, GA. At an early age, he developed an interest in traditional Gospel with Mahalia Jackson as his first love.
•Rowoches has a YouTube channel where he features so hundreds of Old Skool videos and music. This is a man on a mission to keep traditional Gospel Music Alive!
This is a continuation of the previous show with Dwayne
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•Dwayne Lightsey, Jr. is a Gospel Music Lover where on his Facebook Page “Rowoches Keeping Traditional Gospel Alive!” He is an avid Gospel music collector which includes, but not limited to Albums, Cassettes, Sheet music, Books and more.
•Dwyane is originally from Baltimore, MD and currently resides in Columbus, GA. At an early age, he developed an interest in traditional Gospel with Mahalia Jackson as his first love.
• Dwayne has a YouTube channel "ROWOCHES" where he features hundreds of Old Skool Traditional videos and music. This is a man on a mission to keep Traditional Gospel Music Alive!
Wade In The Water~~~~~Dee Yan-Key
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•Eric Maurice Clark is a passionate Gospel Music Historian who in 2020 launched his own publication “Inside a Gospel Music Historian’s World Magazine.” Using this tool in spreading more of our History through this Gold of richness.
•Eric has shared his passion with his voice through radio, working at Gospel radio stores throughout Chicago which is where he built relationships with many artists. He himself is a songwriter and producer. Eric released an album "Songs From The Heart" in 2017 featuring multiple gospel recording artists.
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Rev. James Cleveland was known to some as the Crown Prince of Gospel Music. He was a minister, singer, composer and philanthropist. James Cleveland was born in Chicago, IL December of 1931. His influence on Gospel Music spanned over 40 years. He began composing songs in his youth, and at the encouragement of Roberta Martin (founder of "The Roberta Martin Singers) began publishing his music.
James Cleveland was a member, musician and featured singer with The Caravans. He started his own group in the late 1950's (The Gospel Chimes) and from there went on to begin several other groups. Rev. Cleveland worked with, wrote for, produced many other choirs and groups.
His major accolades is over the years of his service to Gospel Music he Founded the Gospel Music Workshop; had over 16 Gold albums; 3 time Grammy winner and the first Gospel Music Artist to be presented with a star on the "Walk of Fame".
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•Sherre “Sistah Willie Ruth Johnson” Bishop is a Christian Comedienne who brings light to the audiences she speaks before and presents her testimony as a cancer survivor. She fills the audience with laughter and delight as she intertwines funny anecdotes about things going on in the world today.
•She is a native of Nashville, TN with a 40 year career in broadcasting which includes radio and Television. She has a recent single and video release called Coron-Ya, You Ain't Bigger Than God.
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Sr. Rosetta Tharpe best known for growing in the Church with her singing and her exceptional skills on the guitar
Ms. Albertina Walker founder of The Caravans in 1950's. In 1970's she eventually branched off into her own successful solo career
What ties them together is they brought flare to the genre not imitating anyone, but making their own path to Great Gospel Music
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•Rev. Dr. Issac Whittmon began his singing career at an early age. By 17 he had organized his own group Clefts of Faith. With the group he got recognized by other Gospel artists and eventually became a member of Jessy Dixon All Stars who toured all over the country.
•Rev. Whittmon was the first Gospel Artist in Chicago nominated for a Grammy Award for “The Lord Is My Light.” He also went on to be awarded a “Living Legend Award” in 2010
•There has been multiple magazine and newspaper articles and features regarding his contributions to Gospel Music and Ministry. He has many recordings and videos marking his GOLD in Gospel Music
His chart topping "It's All In His Hands" is still a Traditional favorite through the years. I close the show today with Rev. Dr. Issac Whittmon singing from the pulpit of Christian Fellowship of Chicago, IL
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•Pastor Steven “Music Man” Turner is a native of Baltimore, son of Min. of Music A.M. Turner, founder of the Radio Chorus.
•He took part in a student led TV show called: ” Street Scenes” on WBFF Fox 45 in the Baltimore area. Has a Podcast of his own Elevation Radio1.
•Pastor Turner has a Praise Gospel Talent Agency with premium services of “On Call” Organist, Praise Christian Jazz Band and On Call MC’s to name a few
Owner and CEO of Praise Unlimited Ministries, Inc.
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•Pastor Mack Mason of Greater Prayer Carden COGIC on the southside of Chicago. For years, his voice was heard on the radio as the first to program Gospel Music over WGCI FM 107.5. He was heard across the United States and Canada on the nightly Midnight Gospel Broadcast with the late Pastor Maceo Woods.
•Pastor Mason was heard around the world on the BBC Radio documentary, Shout Sister Shout.
He has just released his book: The Official Guide to Chicago Gospel Music
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The late James C. Chambers started a community choir which evolved into a Recording Choir who traveled across the country in churches, concert halls and outdoor festivals. James C. Chambers and the Ecclesiastes Community Choir not only traveled and ministered through song they were also shared stages with Gospel greats, R&B artists such as Patti LaBelle, Earth Wind & Fire and other artists. James and ECC opened and sang on the main stage at the Chicago Gospel Fest, Milwaukee Gospel and others as well as sang on Broadcast television shows Saturday Night Sing and AM Chicago (the Friday before the show went National and was rebranded as "The Oprah Winfrey Show")
James Chambers and ECC recorded several albums: "He's My All And All" 1979; "Jesus Christ (You've Done So Much For Me) 1982; "Done So Much For Me" 1984; "23rd Psalms - Recorded LIVE" 1990 and one still sitting on a shelf somewhere.
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Tribute show of "OH HAPPY DAY"!
- This song was a written hymn in the 18th century Words: Phillip Doddridge and Music by: Edward F. Rimbault.
- In the 19th century it was revived with a "Gospel" Vibe which hit the secular charts; by accident.
- Edwin Hawkins gave this song a boast that (I'm sure) he had no idea it would take off as it did, and also cause controversy in the church.
- Listen as different versions of the song made their mark and the impact the 1968 release revolutionized the World.
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•Chrysann Moore is an anointed singer, musician and thought-provoking song writer. Her recent solo debut album “Cover Us” is hitting charts with power. The song is noted as a “new age hymn with a timeless sentiment.” As noted by Black Gospel Radio
•Chrysann is serving as Music Director of Redeem Enrichment Ministries in Joliet IL
•Participated in “The Seven Last Words of Christ” presented by Inspiration 1390AM Chicago, IL in April 2021
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•A bit about today’s guest Dr. C. Charles Clency, a Gospel musician, music educator and author. He is a native of Chicago and grew up in the mainstream of Gospel music activity.
•Dr. Clency has a Bachelor of Arts in Music received at Northeastern Illinois University of Chicago and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Indiana University in Bloomington IN.
•He shared his expertise and gifts with multiple colleges, universities and churches throughout the world, and has authored 3 books. His books are: The Handbook of Gospel Music, 100 Years of Music In The Chicago Black Church and soon to be released later in 2021 is The Last Accompanist of Mahalia Jackson.
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•Gina L. Thurston has been sharing her gift of singing since she was three years of age. She is one of Gospel music’s best kept secrets around.
•After being discovered by Michael Houston of Tyscot Records; the world got their first introduction of Gina in 1994 with her Freshman release “God’s Been Good”.
•Gina has shared stages with such artists as Edwin & Walter Hawkins, Fred Hammond, Rev. Clay Evans and many others.
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• Fran Allen-Leake as the principal owner of Ljet Productions which specializes in Live recorded Music Production, Concerts as well as Tour Direction, Public Relations & Special Events. She specializes in live and recorded music production, concerts as well as Tour Direction, Public Relations & Special Events. She has worked both in the United States and abroad. She served as Public Relations Director for the City of Chicago's Taste of Chicago and it's sesquicentennial celebration in 1987. Also a founding member of and co-producer for Gospel Arts Workshop.
Fran was one of the featured instructors at the ECC Music Workshop teaching the basics of Who...What...Where...When and Why of Public Relation, Promotions and Bookings for an organization.
•Fran has worked with some choirs such as The Thompson Community Choir, Chicago Mass Choir and others. Her favorite quote comes from Hans Christen Anderson “When Words Fail, Music Speaks”.
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•Gregory Pearson is a multi-talented musician, producer, arranger and songwriter. He is a principal owner of The Inner Court Music Group est. 1997.
•Gregory has served as Minister of Music and musician for many noted ministries throughout the Detroit and across the country. He is musician / music director for NAACP National Convention. And presently serves at Greater New Mt. Moriah BC & Calvary Apostolic Church in Detroit.
In the 2012 version of "Sparkle" starring Whitney Houston and Jordan Sparks, Greg was the featured Choir Director. He has received various awards and accolades throughout the country for his work in the music industry.
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•Reginald “Reggie “ Ayers is the CEO of Ayers Management Co. which is an emerging management company based in Chicago. He is not only a manager of artists he also sings/sang/sung.
•Reginald currently serves on The Year of Chicago Music Steering Committee with the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. He also serves as Assistant Pastor of 2nd Paradise M.B. Church
This show closes with the latest project of "Voices" with mark Hubbard a group under Ayers Management. A snip-it of the single "Holy"
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•Chris Anderson affectionately called “A Bassist with Finesse” who took the Gospel music industry by storm in the late ‘80’s. He excelled beyond a session player to writer, producer and musical arranger.
•Chris has a strong foundation in Gospel becoming one of the most sought after touring and session players. He has performed with many artists in Japan, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. He also toured with Gospel Choirs and Solo artists, R&B artists, Jazz artists and the list goes on.
Chris has a New Release "Absolution" (March 2021) that is on all Digital Outlets and available on CD. This is an instrumental project with sprinkles of vocals of Kim McFarland, Floyd WIlkerson and Lisa Jones.
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•Rev. Dr. Falicia Campbell who is a vocal force in the world of Gospel Music. She has held positions as Public Service Director/Announcer for WYCA; Secretary and Promotions for I AM Records, WWHN Radio , WGRB AM and many others. Falicia graced stages/pulpits across Chicago as the Mistress of Ceremonies extraordinaire rousing audiences across the states with her voice.
•Founder of the “Come As You Are” Outdoor musical opening a platform for all new artists for over 23 years. Held annually in the month of August at the South Shore Cultural Center.
Falicia founded and runs For Your Consciousness Ministries and is the Senior Pastor of Love, Faith & Hope Church in Chicago, IL.
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The Ecclesiastes Community Choir was organized April 2, 1971 at the request of James C. Chambers in the home of Mrs. Gladys C. Swiney, music instructor of the Chicago Vocational High School. James C. Chambers, a student of Mrs. Swiney and choir director at Haven of Rest M.B. Church asked if they could rehearse in Mrs. Swiney's home. It was placed on Mrs. Swiney's daughter's heart to name the group the Ecclesiastes Ensemble.
As membership increased the name was changed to The Ecclesiastes Community Choir. The choir is noted for an annual concert which took place in November. They were a group of young people of all walks of life and denominations.
The choir would tour across country singing in across Chicago, New York City, Milwaukee WI and other cities throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, California, New Orleans and many more cities and states across the country. ECC was a choir who would sing with James Cleveland, Albertina Walker, Patti LaBelle, Earth Wind & Fire and many other artists.
In October 1978 the choir filmed an hour special for Channel 38 (WCFL-TV) in Chicago and was presented "The Sound of Praise Award". ECC sang on many other Television shows which included Saturday Nite Sing, AM Chicago with host Oprah Winfrey (the Friday before the show went national as "The Oprah Winfrey Show") and several other Television shows.
ECC has a library of Albums to which they started recording in 1972 when their first 45 was released. ECC went on to record several albums with the last released 23 Psalms in 1987. There is still some unreleased music by ECC, maybe one day the archives will be released to hear this timeless singing aggregation.
This is part One of the Virtual Reunion Release - stay tuned for another segment of the ECC Virtual Reunion2021
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•Earl Michael Thomas plays an easily recognizable style of contemporary Christian music. He gave his life to Christ in the late ‘70s and left the secular music industry. Earl was born in Birmingham , AL but raised in Detroit, MI. He played for artists such as Brooks Benton, Marlena Shaw and others until 1976.
•Earl was music director, lead guitarist, vocal arranger and composer for “Creative Source”. He provided lead guitar support for Mary Wilson and the Supremes.
•God inspired musicians to pen hymnals and psalms that express the richness and depth of their experiences. Earl is inspired to write new songs unto Him.
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•Apostle Joseph E. Davis, although known mostly for his Sermonic Ministry as the Senior pastor of Word for the World Ministries International in Chicago. He is a man of many talents which include producer, manager of Gospel Artists and has appeared on several Gospel projects. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter with one of his first songs written "I Won't Complain" was recorded by Chicago Mass Choir. And another of his songs written "Not Guilty" recorded by Lamar Campbell. Pastor Davis was the Founder of a "Touch" which sang around Chicago in the 1980's.
•In 2016 Pastor Davis added "talk show host" to his credits when launching "Words to Live By" broadcast on Intellectualradio.com
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•A. Jeffery LaValley a native of Milwaukee Wisconsin is a writer, musician, director, producer, musical director and concertmaster to name a few. Jeffery has appeared on over 275 projects; has been nominated for Stellar, Soul Train and Grammy Awards.
•Jeffery studied journalism at Penn State and later enrolled in a music studies program. His work has been recognized since 1986 and has had a current resurgence when Kanye West brought one of Jeffery’s pieces into his recording of Revelation 19:1. In June 2020 the recording was certified Gold!
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Ernest Allen, Jr. has played with Gospel greats such as The Winans, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters and so many more. He is known as the “Preacher’s musician” by playing for and traveling with the late Bishop Willie James Campbell through conventions, revivals, concerts, etc.
Ernest is also a song writer, vocalist, music arranger, producer and musical director. He has gleaned some musical skills from his mentor Twinkie Clark. Learning stylings and phrasing allowing him to be versatile in the type of artists he plays for.
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•Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble is a lifelong lover of Gospel Music. He has been involved with music since early childhood. He started his journey by taking music lessons at an early age.
•Dr. Keeble has formed groups, played for multiple Gospel artists such as Inez Andrews and more. He has directed choirs and shared his gifts throughout Chicago and across the country.
•Dr. Keeble founded the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum and still works in developing Gold in Gospel.
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Mark Hubbard has been sharing his love for music since he was a young child. At 18 he organized and formed The United Voices for Christ, now known as "The Voices". Mark and The Voices began recording in 1995 they recorded four (4) projects with Tyscot Records. One of the first songs released "No, I Won't Turn Back". Mark and his choir garnered their first Stellar Award for Traditional Choir of the Year in 2006 for their "Blessin' Waitin' On Me" released on (Utopia Music Group) in 2005.
Mark has transitioned to being an independent artist allowing him to truly tap into his abundantly artistic gifts. He is a songwriter, producer, artist and vocal trainer.
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Evangelist Pamela Renee’ Crawford, native Chicagoan who sang her first solo at the age of 10 at her home church Union Missionary Baptist Church on the Northside of Chicago.
In 1996, a member of Mt. Olive M.B. Church Pam answered the call to ministry and was licensed as an Evangelist. Prior to her call Pam made the charts on lead singer of “I Can Go To The Rock” in 1992 with Chicago Mass Choir where the late James C. Chambers was founder.
Pam is also known for her singing prowess with the late Rev. Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Choir
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Willie Jones Jr. •has played and performed with many Gospel artists which include Rev. Charles Jenkins, Dexter Walker and Zion Movement and Ms. Ludella Evans Reed to name a few local Chicago artists. •With this pandemic hitting us this year, Willie has expanded his talents into Virtual Choir Videos. You may have seen one or two of his productions on social media. He had the opportunity to produce the virtual videos for such choirs as Dexter Walker and Zion Movement, Ramon Perry and MAPC as well as Fellowship Missionary Baptist Mass Choir where he was able to include the late Rev. Dr. Clay Evans. With this flourishing gift it is taking Willie to heights he had not imagined. If you have comments or suggestions, please send an email to: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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Pam Morris-Walton has been a Powerhouse in creating and presenting The world’s largest free-admission Gospel Music Festival which started right here in Chicago; The Chicago Gospel Music Fest. For over 20 years she served as the guiding light as an appointee of Mayor Richard M. Daley. She attracted top local and national talent and drew audiences from across the nation booking more than 2.500 Gospel Groups while simultaneously attracting corporate sponsors to underwrite the cost of the annual event.
Pam created and coordinated Mayor Daley's Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Breakfast. She has served as an Interfaith Liaison & Outreach for two Illinois Governor candidates.
Pam also has chops as the voice, personality and host of “Gospel with Pam Morris” on WVON 1690 AM Sunday afternoons from 11-2Pm
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•Pastor Darius Brooks has earned Grammy, Stellar and Dove awards which are among the many accolades he has received. He was first discovered by his mother seeing the talent in him and then nurturing him and his gifts.
•Darius was an intracule part of ushering in the late 80’s and 90’s contemporary Gospel sounds embedded in Gospel Music History. He grew with the mentorship of the late Rev. Milton Brunson and has worked with a host of Gospel luminaries as well as Jazz greats over the years.
•He now serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Central Church in Illinois and has a music label Journey Music Group (JMG) along with his non-profit foundation SDM Foundation for the Education and the Arts.
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Matthew is an accomplished musician and composer who plays several instruments. He has diverse abilities and skills as a music producer and company Founder, President and CEO of Chordmony Music, Inc.
Matthew has strong Christian values and works diligently with several ministries. He served as District Minister of Music for First Jurisdiction Illinois Mass Choir. He has also has accompanied several artist such as Kim McFarland, Lonnie Hunter, and Anthony Hamilton to name a few.
Right now he has a recent release "Christmas Romance" - there are two snip-its on this episode to hear a sample.
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•Sandra Jodi Norris has been singing since she was a child. Her beginnings were at Haven of Rest. She sang in a trio for competitions.
•Jodi grew to be a featured lead singer for several Chicago Recording choirs such as James C. Chambers and the Ecclesiastes Community Choir and Chicago Mass Choir to name a few.
•Jodi has sung background vocals for such recording artists as Yolanda Adams.
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The Brown Sisters of Chicago hail from the Gospel Music mecca of the world, Chicago Illinois. These talented women were trained by their father Pastor Ben Brown, at the tender ages of 4, 5 and 6. The Brown Sisters is a mixture of contemporary praise and worship, smooth R&B and quartet style songs their musical skills give variance and range developed over the years while singing backup vocals for for various artists. The sisters sang professionally for over 20 years before recording their own project with a chart topping single "Awesome God". The Brown Sisters have made multiple television network appearances which include Bobby Jones Gospel, Singsation, various shows on Total Living Network and many others shows. In 1996 they started touring European countries several times a year. While overseas they were nominated and received multiple awards and recognition. The sisters have also been featured in several nationally published magazines. For questions or comments about the show please send an email to: letstakl2gmg@gmail.com
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Stanley G. Pearson started singing at the age of seven – through teary eyes he never made it past the first line. Stan became the drummer at his home church Christian Fellowship in Chicago IL under the leadership of the late Rev. K.C. Smith. The church birthed a 100 voice children’s choir (The K.C. Smith Singers). Stan ultimately became the director of the children’s choir and the Inspirational choir for over 20 years. His vocal range grew from Soprano to Bass because while teaching choirs he had to learn the parts which grew his gift. Stan’s vocal ability and range began being showcased more on multiple stages and concerts as a featured lead singer with James C. Chambers and the Ecclesiastes Community Choir, Chicago Mass Choir, Ricky Dillard and New G; just to name a few. In 2005, Stan presented and released his own project “A Praise Ringing” featuring Family and Friends. This project included his wife of over 35 years and their children to whom he gives honor for their support. For questions or comments please email letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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Jeremiah was born and raised in Chicago with a deep spiritual and religious influence with both his Father and Mother were ministers.
Jeremiah varied in careers,but feels his most influential was as a high school teacher in Chicago Public Schools. He did multiple speaking engagements also honed his speaking and presenting skills as a member of Toastmasters organization.
Jeremiah started his own radio show for early risers called “Jeremiah Speaks”. He produced and hosted the show on WYCA 102.3 in Chicago for 6 years. He played Gospel Music as it related to the morning’s topics. The show topics ranged between spiritual issues, daily issues and social issues.
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Bryan & Bridgette are both active members and part of the leadership team at Lighthouse of all nations they both serve in Music Ministry department. Bryan is a Drummer, Producer and radio co-host of a weekly radio show “Hang on with The Hurts”. Bryan has worked with many recording artists with his personal favorite Bridgette Hurt.
Bridgette began her world travelled singing career at the tender age of 15 as one of the lead singers with Ricky Dillard & New G. Bridgette continued to travel singing with other recording artists across the county and over seas. In, 2003 she released her first solo project. Bridgette is radio co-host as well as co founder of B Powerful Ministries.
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•Rev. Walter P. Clark is a native of Gary, IN and has served consistently for over 40 years as an Organist, Assistant Director and Director of Music. He has served as Music Coordinator for multiple organizations. Conducted workshops on Leadership, Music Ministry and Choirs across the country. He received training through Moody Bible Institute, Chicago Baptist Institute, National Baptist Convention and United Way of Chicago. Walter serves as Board secretary of International Gospel Coalition founded by the late Lavell Lacey. •Walter was a former host of several radio shows in and around the Chicago land area. He currently owns and operates Judah Life Media and Steel City Gospel Radio. Any questions or comments please send an email to: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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Sibyl has been active in ministry for more than 30 years. Raised in a Christian home accepting the Lord at an early age; she began singing at the age of 3. As Sibyl grew her love of music ministry grew as well. As a teenager she served alongside her Mother (Evangelist Dorothy Robinson) and Grandfather, Rev. Leroy Watson. Sibyl had the opportunity to spread her wings as she taught Sunday school and directed the children's choir.
She had the opportunity to open for such artists as Shirley Caesar and had an eye-opening life changing experience. She uses her gifts to present music to large and small audiences. In 2010, Sibyl released her solo project entitled “Reasons”. Her project includes Gospel, Contemporary Christian and hymns to give her audience a variety of musical messages.
Sibyl is the Producer and host of Total Living Network's (TLN) "Exalted Higher" weekly program which highlights Christian artists with interviews and videos.
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Andr'e L. Carter is the Owner and Editor of Gospel Synergy Magazine and the Owner and Program Director for Internet Gospel Radio Station Synergy1Radio. He is known as the Godfather of Gospel Internet Radio. Andr'e features Independent artists on his Internet Radio Station.
Andr'e launched Gospel Synergy Magazine in 1997 by going around Chicago to concerts and recordings interviewing singers, musicians and pastors to feature in his magazine. His focus was to highlight Chicago Land Gospel Community. In 2003 Andr'e worked for GospelPower.fm and following the close of the station in 2006; later that year he launched Synergy 1 Radio and transformed his magazine to an Online magazine subscription making it a digital publication. In 2012 Andr'e received a Stellar Award for Internet Gospel Radio Station of the Year!
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Minister Darrien Staples started a love of music at the age of 11. His instrument family are drums and percussions. Darrien has played for local churches, community choirs, solo artists and stage productions. He has worked with such artists as Stan Stubbs and SSJ Project. A local Theater company _ New Branch Theatre Company just to name a few different projects he has worked on. Darrien is also a professional studio session musician. He plays for a variety of genres such as Gospel, R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz, Blues and Latin.
Darrien has provided professional services with churches advising them of the band acoustics and the type of drum kits to purchase for the sanctuary and or venue. He has also provided private lessons for drummers. Darrien now focuses on his Ministry assignments and work with the community. He still assists where he can when time allows.
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Dr. Feranda Williamson a musically gifted child who sang her first solo in church at the tender age of five. She harbors throughout her life a strong sense of calling toward ministry and evangelism. Feranda has been a featured lead singer for several recording choirs throughout Chicago. Today, Feranda is still the President / CEO of the Chicago Mass Choir and the ECC Music Workshop and has served in the capacity since 1994. She is a featured lead singer on several recordings of the choir. Under her leadership, the Chicago Mass Choir has recorded 14 of its 17 projects, six DVD’s toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad. Chicago Mass Choir has also been nominated for Dove, Grammy and Stellar Awards. In 2017, CMC received the Stallar Award for Traditional Choir of the Year. For questions or comments on this episode email: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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Bryant Jones is a gifted songwriter, producer, singer, and director Bryant Jones is at the forefront of today’s Gospel music. He has studied his craft with a rich background under pioneer’s in Gospel music as well as studying at the American Music Conservatory in Chicago, IL. Bryant also grew his skills playing for the Late Rev. Clay Evans and Fellowship Baptist Church and the Late Pastor Billy Jones of Samaritan Bible Baptist Church. At the age of 12 Bryant Jones became the music director of three choirs. At that early age he gained necessary tools such as discipline commitment and confidence to take on such tasks of directing. In 1985 he started his own music Ministry Bryant Jones and Chosen who went on to record their first live project in 1988 entitled “Renew In Me”. Rev. Bryant Jones is Pastor of Samaritian Bible Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. He continues to Minister throughout the country and abroad spreading his musical talents doing workshops and seminars.
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David Brock became a "paid" musician before the age of 12. He has always been surrounded by music, especially in the family home with his Mother and Grandmother singing Opera. When he was offered the opportunity to learn how to play the piano, David jumped at the chance. David's hunger to learn took him through all genres of music, however he was strongly encouraged to play more Gospel music than any other style of music. As David's talents grew his musical skills moved him to working with many many Gospel greats as the Late Re. James Cleveland, The Thomas Whitfield Company just to name a few. David is known as a Hymn Maestro with his unique skills of rearranging Hymns adding a flare and flavor to heighten the lyrics, message and meaning of the original Hymn. In 2001 David accepted the call into ministry and currently serves as an Associate Minister and Musician at The Bread of Life MBC under the leadership of Pastor Robert L. DeFrance in Benton Harbor, MI. For comments or questions please contact: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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Adrian B. King began his musical journey by "pecking" on the keys of an elaborate 10ft Black Chickering & Son's Baby Grand piano! He is affectionately known a A.B.K. and is recognized for his musical stylings and abilities. Adrian says by God's Divine appointment that Greater would come later for ABK. In 1997 ABK was Blessed with the release of his debut CD project entitled "Well Done"; since then he has gone on to record 7 additional projects. The 8th project released this year 2020 is "Essential Praise". He is one of the most in demand musicians and songwriters (having written over 50 songs). Adrian traveled and played with multiple Gospel recording artists and his own group Adrian B. King & Reverence; sharing his talented blessings across the country and abroad. For questions or comments about this episode contact: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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E. Roland Bell is a Chicago Native who has been involved in music since his youth. He began as the church percussionist for the children's choir and after years of service he became the Minister of Music. Elliott currently serves as Minister of Music for 2 churches St. Luke Church and Union Baptist Church both on Chicago's near North Side. Elliott has directed several choirs including Sears Holdings Associate Gospel Choir. He was selected to serve as the choir President for the 5th Jurisdiction Illinois East for the Church of God in Christ.
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Tracy Y. Williamson is a native of Chicago and has worked in the music industry for over 20 years as a record label executive, entrepreneur, artist consultant / manager, songwriter, producer and radio program director and host. In 2007, she founded TRE7 Entertainment, which provides management, artist development, publicity, marketing and consultation services. Tracy serves as Program Director for WYCA Rejoice 102.3 FM Radio. Sshe also hosts music industry segments on WYCA Rejoice; On Stage with Earl Bynum on Rejoice Musical Soulfood (Syndicated) and WWWE 1100 AM Radio (Atlanta, GA). Tracy has authored a book "Own Your Moment and Take The Stage". If you have questions or comments about the show contact: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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(Willie) Dennis Smith a musical prodigy started playing music at the age of 7 at First Corinthians Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. His parents noticed his gift and bought him his first organ. Dennis continued to grow in music by taking lessons at the famous Lyon & Healey (Harp manufacturer) school of music. He continued studying at the Dorolyn Academy of Music. Dennis has played for various artists around Chicago as well as artists such as Tramaine Hawkins, Douglas Miller and many other artists who have come through Chicago.
Dennis has formed a band "The Smith Brothers" to which they have produced and presented a CD which includes compilations of Gospel, Jazz and R&B. His recent project is from the church he is the Minister of Music - St. Agatha Catholic Church. The CD project was released earlier this year (2020) and is available on digital media outlets as well as CD's. St. Agatha's Gospel Choir's release is titled "It's Over It's Alright" written by Dennis.
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Trina Davis has been singing since she can remember; having both parents being singers themselves. She cut her musical teeth in the group "Touch" founded by Joe Davis. As you can tell by the last name they did marry later and are proud partners as Pastors of Word for the World Ministries and parents of five children.
For years Trina sang background for numerous concerts and recording projects which included Gospel, R&B and Smooth Jazz. After many years of discipline, dedication and hard work her Husband suggested she do her own project. In 1994, Trina launched her career as a Solo Artist which was released independently. Since that release Trina has released 2 additional projects; she currently has a single digital release called "My Prayer".
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Paulette Triplett is a multi award winning Gospel recording artist, vocal trainer, musician and songwriter. She began singing at the age of 3 and wrote her first song at the age of 10. Paulette assisted her mother with playing the organ and training choirs across the country. The musical instruments Paulette plays are piano, organ and drums. She taught at 3 different private schools the instruments noted earlier and also taught voice. You have heard her powerful voice on such recordings as "Hold On and Go On" and "Break Forth Into Praise", both recordings with Pastor Donald Alford and The Progressive Radio Choir in the late 80's early 90"s. Paulette continues to pen songs and travel singing and also giving a message to various causes; one dear to her heart "Sock-it-To-Me" Sock campaign for the homeless. letstalk2gmg@gmail.com
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Today's guest is Ramon Perry founder of Ministry and Praise Chorale (MAPC). Ramon began playing at 3 under the tutelage of Sylvester Harper and studied at Melody Way School of Music. The group MAPC has traveled across the country spreading the Gospel message and ministry through song. Ramon's musical talents include singing, musician, vocal coach, directing, musical arrangement, song writer and producing. Ramon's original compositions include "According to Your Faith" and "Born Again". We close the show today with his arrangement of "Search Me Lord". All available on digital outlets. Ramon is the host of an Online Gospel Show "A.2.Y.F" on WVTC - online and on Facebook on Thursday evenings 7:00 PM CST
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On Let's Talk: GMG the featured guest is Mark Taylor who is a Musician, Singer, Songwriter and Producer. Born and raised in Chicago brought up on a foundation of God, family and Gospel Music. Mark has invested over 30 years to the Gospel Music industry. Mark has recorded with nearly every major artist based in Chicago since the early 1980's. He resides in Texas with his family and serves as Music Director at Abundant Life Cathedral and has produced 3 Award wining projects with the music ministry, including the Stellar Award nominated song "I Still Believe".
At the close of this episode I will play a snippet of his first song written and produced for Chicago Mass Choir "He Is Mine."
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An introduction of Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold. A podcast focused on the Richness of Gospel Music. The span of Gospel music and how it invigorates us and inspires us as we sing along or just sit and listen to the artistry. The span of Gospel music has evolved into several varieties such as Traditional, Contemporary, Southern, Neo and Inspirational to name a few. The goal of this podcast is to introduce voices in front of the microphone, voices through instruments, written voices and visionaries. Please tune in for each show, we are sure you will enjoy the conversations with guests and their music. Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold
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