Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

•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 convention...

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...

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 ca...

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 ha...

•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 includ...

•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...

•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 previ...

•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 Edi...

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...

•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 and   medianetgospel.com , He is a contributor on Premier Gospel, London's largest...

•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 B...

•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...

•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”, “Ta...

•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...

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 collaborat...

•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 Whitm...

•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 stati...

•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 ove...

•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”.  ...

•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 th...

•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...

•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 pian...

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;...

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 featur...

• 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 s...