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Tag: gospel music

Anthony Hamilton rehearses for "GOSPEL Live!" which premiered on PBS on Feb. 9 and was screened and discussed at churches across the nation, including at Zion Church in Greenbelt on Feb. 15. (Courtesy of PBS)
Posted inLifestyle

PBS Continues Celebration of Gospel With a Stop at Zion Church in Greenbelt

Avatar photo by Hamil R. Harris February 20, 2024February 26, 2024

PBS has been honoring the music of the Black church with its series “Gospel” and a special concert, “GOSPEL Live!”, which is touring churches nationwide and featuring tributes to gospel royalty.

**FILE** With songs such as “Center of My Joy” and “Total Praise,” composer, singer and music legend Richard Smallwood shifted the sound of contemporary gospel. (Hamil R. Harris/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack History Month

Richard Smallwood: A Groundbreaking Gospel Legend Who Continues to Inspire Today

Avatar photo by Hamil R. Harris February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
The Rev. Dr. Dwight Andrews appears in “Gospel,” the latest docuseries from Dr. Henry Louis Gates, which airs on PBS from Feb. 12-13. Andrews is a Music Theory and African American Music professor at Emory University and senior pastor at First Congregational Church UCC, both in Atlanta. (Courtesy of PBS “The Black Church”)
Posted inLifestyle

Understanding the Music of the Black Church Through the PBS Series ‘Gospel’

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler January 31, 2024February 7, 2024
From left: Stanley Richardson, Jordan Tyrone, Randy Walker Jr., Spencer Taylor Jr., Lynn Taylor and Spencer Bouvier Taylor III (Courtesy photo)
Posted inFaith

Spencer Taylor: A Father in Gospel Music ‘Still Singing God’s Praises’

Avatar photo by Hamil R. Harris June 15, 2023June 14, 2023
Posted inArts

King’s Return Performance at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Dec. 15

by Jamila Bey December 15, 2022December 15, 2022
NAGR President Charles Johnson (left) and Vice President, Kyle Glover hit the red carpet at the 37th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Cobb Energy Center for Performing Arts in Atlanta last week to talk about the new organization. (Courtesy of NAGR)
Posted inLifestyle

Radio Execs Form National Association of Gospel Radio

by WI Web Staff August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
"Isn't Her Grace Amazing!" by Cheryl Wills tracks the impact of women in gospel music. (Courtesy of Amistad Press/HarperCollins)
Posted inLifestyle

‘Isn’t Her Grace Amazing!’ Honors Queens of Gospel

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler July 6, 2022July 6, 2022
**FILE** Albertina Walker (arts.gov)
Posted inFaith

THE RELIGION CORNER: How ‘Queen of Gospel’ Albertina Walker, Star-Maker, Became a Star

by Lyndia Grant June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
Posted inLifestyle

Gospel Music Superstar John P. Kee Drops Unique Xmas Album

Avatar photo by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 21, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inObituary

Lee Williams, Lead Singer of Spiritual QC’s, Dies

by WI Guest Author August 31, 2021December 21, 2021

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