Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

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 wher...

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 produc...

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 mo...

•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. Mi...

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...

•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. If you ha...

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 fo...

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 ch...

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 ra...

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 ag...

•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 Conventio...

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...

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 si...

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 worke...

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...

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 J...

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 th...

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 th...

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 Ho...

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 fo...

(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.  Den...

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 reco...

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 instru...

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,...

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 fam...