Attention Musicians, Vocalist and Bands Coming Soon
Black Music America presents "BMA Idols!"
This could be your big break!
Deitrick Haddon,
ft. Mary Mary, and Ruben Studdard
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Audio of:
Love Him Like I
Do
A
pastor and music director at Detroit's Unity Cathedral of
Faith, Deitrick Haddon and his Voices of Unity drew upon
both secular and spiritual influences to create a sound they
dubbed "gospel soul." Debuting in 1995 with Come into This
House, two years later Haddon issued Live the Life, which
scored a pair of Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence
Awards: "New Artist of the Year—Urban Contemporary," and
"Album of the Year—Urban Contemporary." This Is My Story
followed in 1998, and Chain Breaker was released a year
later. The enigmatic Nu Hymnz: Live from the Motor City.
Norman Hutchins
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Audio of:
Spontaneous Praise
Thirty
years after receiving his Doctorate in Church
Administration, Norman continues to share his vision and
anointing as he meets the countless demands of preaching,
teaching and singing the Gospel of Jesus Christ world-wide.
Still, the accolades keep coming. With a recent 2007 Stellar
Award nomination just one of many, a Grammy Award and a Dove
Award nomination, Norman Hutchins has already acquired
acclaim not only as a singer, but also as an exceptional
writer.
With numerous hit albums to his credit including
"Battlefield", "God’s Got A Blessing (with My Name on It!)",
"Jesus, I Love You", "Emmanuel", and "God is Up To
Something", Norman’s career continues to soar. His latest
project entitled Spontaneous Praise Volume One displays the
multi-talented clergyman as executive producer, producer and
writer.
Israel & New Breed
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Audio of:
The Greatest
Israel
and New Breed has achieved a synthesis of music and message
that is electrifying and activating audiences inside and
outside of traditional church walls. Most of their albums
have to be recorded before live audiences to capture their
singular infectious energy. Leader, singer, songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist Israel Houghton has seen his
compositions become integral components for progressive
now-generation churches. Flanked by voices filled with joy,
purpose and conviction singing over galvanizing arrangements
of music with African, Middle Eastern and South American
slants - like Earth Wind & Fire meets Pat Metheny Group -
Israel and New Breed have swiftly amassed a legion of
followers that crosses generational lines with popularity
across African American, Latin and White listener lines. And
as barriers are blasted away, the sprawling cutting-edge
unit has been fittingly graced with two Gold-selling albums,
four Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Award,
six 2007 Grammy® Award nominations and a Grammy® Award for
Best Traditional Gospel Album for the scorching Alive in
South Africa project. Ironically, there is very little that
is “traditional�? about the way Israel and his group have
been working their evangelical magic.
The group’s sixth Integrity Music CD, A Deeper Level
(recorded live at the annual A Deeper Level Conference in
Houston) rejoices in the glorious strides they’ve already
achieved while revealing a higher calling for Christians to
become more engaged in the work God has for all to do on our
troubled planet. The seriousness with which this project was
helmed was evident in the 40-day fast that preceded Israel
and New Breed’s three days of recording, its purpose to
petition the Lord to give everyone who hears the new music a
heart to go deeper in worship that leads to acts of
compassion and justice. The songs are the soundtrack to a
companion book to be issued by Whitaker House Publishers
that more explicitly details the Christian’s responsibility
to be at the forefront of global compassion and justice. In
short, A Deeper Level represents the Power of God on Earth
at a time when it is stronger than ever yet more desperately
needed than ever.
Gospel Channel News
AARP Taps Chaka, Ann Nesby, Latifah For Concert
AARP
will mark its 50th anniversary in June with “Songs of Soul and
Inspiration,” a concert featuring such artists as Ann Nesby, Yolanda
Adams, Queen Latifah and Chaka Khan honoring the musical legacy of
the black church. Debbie Allen will direct the evening, which is
scheduled to take place June 21 at The Philips Arena in Atlanta.
Shirley Caesar Honored
The
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s 2008 Spirit of
Democracy Awards honors gospel legend Shirley Caesar. The
organization honors many that are dedicated to increasing
African-American participation in civil society. NCBCP has trained
and engaged African-American leaders and community activist in
overcoming institutional barriers that have hindered the growth of
Black communities politically, socially and economically.
Bobby
Jones Releases Gospel CD
Gospel
legend Bobby Jones and Time Life Music presents, "Ultimate Gospel,"
a seven CD box set which features the who's who in Gospel, past and
present. The collection of CDs spans the history of black Gospel
music. For more info visit
www.timelife.com
A
pastor and music director at Detroit's Unity Cathedral of
Faith, Deitrick Haddon and his Voices of Unity drew upon
both secular and spiritual influences to create a sound they
dubbed "gospel soul." Debuting in 1995 with Come into This
House, two years later Haddon issued Live the Life, which
scored a pair of Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence
Awards: "New Artist of the Year—Urban Contemporary," and
"Album of the Year—Urban Contemporary." This Is My Story
followed in 1998, and Chain Breaker was released a year
later. The enigmatic Nu Hymnz: Live from the Motor City.
Thirty
years after receiving his Doctorate in Church
Administration, Norman continues to share his vision and
anointing as he meets the countless demands of preaching,
teaching and singing the Gospel of Jesus Christ world-wide.
Still, the accolades keep coming. With a recent 2007 Stellar
Award nomination just one of many, a Grammy Award and a Dove
Award nomination, Norman Hutchins has already acquired
acclaim not only as a singer, but also as an exceptional
writer. 
Israel
and New Breed has achieved a synthesis of music and message
that is electrifying and activating audiences inside and
outside of traditional church walls. Most of their albums
have to be recorded before live audiences to capture their
singular infectious energy. Leader, singer, songwriter and
multi-instrumentalist Israel Houghton has seen his
compositions become integral components for progressive
now-generation churches. Flanked by voices filled with joy,
purpose and conviction singing over galvanizing arrangements
of music with African, Middle Eastern and South American
slants - like Earth Wind & Fire meets Pat Metheny Group -
Israel and New Breed have swiftly amassed a legion of
followers that crosses generational lines with popularity
across African American, Latin and White listener lines. And
as barriers are blasted away, the sprawling cutting-edge
unit has been fittingly graced with two Gold-selling albums,
four Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Award,
six 2007 Grammy® Award nominations and a Grammy® Award for
Best Traditional Gospel Album for the scorching Alive in
South Africa project. Ironically, there is very little that
is “traditional�? about the way Israel and his group have
been working their evangelical magic. 
AARP
will mark its 50th anniversary in June with “Songs of Soul and
Inspiration,” a concert featuring such artists as Ann Nesby, Yolanda
Adams, Queen Latifah and Chaka Khan honoring the musical legacy of
the black church. Debbie Allen will direct the evening, which is
scheduled to take place June 21 at The Philips Arena in Atlanta.
The
National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s 2008 Spirit of
Democracy Awards honors gospel legend Shirley Caesar. The
organization honors many that are dedicated to increasing
African-American participation in civil society. NCBCP has trained
and engaged African-American leaders and community activist in
overcoming institutional barriers that have hindered the growth of
Black communities politically, socially and economically.
Gospel
legend Bobby Jones and Time Life Music presents, "Ultimate Gospel,"
a seven CD box set which features the who's who in Gospel, past and
present. The collection of CDs spans the history of black Gospel
music. For more info visit
