Archive for February, 2010

Gospel Songs - Music Review: To honor Johnny Cash’s 78th birthday, final recordings ‘Ain’t No … - Examiner.com

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Music Review: To honor Johnny Cash’s 78th birthday, final recordings ‘Ain’t No … - Examiner.com


Stuff.co.nz (blog)
Music Review: To honor Johnny Cash's 78th birthday, final recordings 'Ain't No
Examiner.com
Many of his secular releases also contained at least one gospel track, so it's no surprise that producer Rick Rubin included the song First Corinthians
Johnny Cash's final giftTimes Record News
Friday's 5: Johnny Cash birthday editionColumbia Daily Tribune (blog)
78 Things You Didn't Know About Johnny CashFlavorwire (blog)
Visalia Times-Delta -Stuff.co.nz (blog) -WBUR
all 59 news articles »

I enjoy revival, songs from ‘Church Hymnal’ - Sand Mountain Reporter


Florida Baptist Witness
I enjoy revival, songs from 'Church Hymnal'
Sand Mountain Reporter
I thank God for all of the men who preached, and are still preaching, the truth of the Gospel. Last Sunday night, our worship choir practiced some songs
Church notesDaily Comet
Religion Notes: Feb. 26FayObserver.com
Matters of FaithThe State
Lufkin Daily News -Arizona Daily Sun -Weston Town Crier
all 83 news articles »

Music That Changed History and Still Resonates - New York Times

Music That Changed History and Still Resonates
New York Times
Jennifer Hudson and Mr. Robinson traded lines on “People Get Ready,” a gospel song that was remade into a pop hit. Ms. Cole sang “I Wish I Knew How It Would
Legendary singer perform at the White House to honor the civil rights movementWashington Post
Snow fails to silence stars as Obama sings praises of the civil rights movementTimes Online
White House concert honors music of civil rights eraCNN International

all 481 news articles »

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream - Middletown Journal

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream
Middletown Journal
In the 1970s and '80s, when he was a roadie for the Ohio Players, the Dayton band famous for the songs “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster,” Cartwright got mired

and more »

Music Review: To honor Johnny Cash’s 78th birthday, final recordings ‘Ain’t No … - Examiner.com


Stuff.co.nz (blog)
Music Review: To honor Johnny Cash's 78th birthday, final recordings 'Ain't No
Examiner.com
Many of his secular releases also contained at least one gospel track, so it's no surprise that producer Rick Rubin included the song First Corinthians
Johnny Cash's final giftTimes Record News
Friday's 5: Johnny Cash birthday editionColumbia Daily Tribune (blog)
78 Things You Didn't Know About Johnny CashFlavorwire (blog)
Visalia Times-Delta -Stuff.co.nz (blog) -WBUR
all 59 news articles »

I enjoy revival, songs from ‘Church Hymnal’ - Sand Mountain Reporter


Florida Baptist Witness
I enjoy revival, songs from 'Church Hymnal'
Sand Mountain Reporter
I thank God for all of the men who preached, and are still preaching, the truth of the Gospel. Last Sunday night, our worship choir practiced some songs
Church notesDaily Comet
Religion Notes: Feb. 26FayObserver.com
Matters of FaithThe State
Lufkin Daily News -Arizona Daily Sun -Weston Town Crier
all 83 news articles »

Music That Changed History and Still Resonates - New York Times

Music That Changed History and Still Resonates
New York Times
Jennifer Hudson and Mr. Robinson traded lines on “People Get Ready,” a gospel song that was remade into a pop hit. Ms. Cole sang “I Wish I Knew How It Would
Legendary singer perform at the White House to honor the civil rights movementWashington Post
Snow fails to silence stars as Obama sings praises of the civil rights movementTimes Online
White House concert honors music of civil rights eraCNN International

all 481 news articles »

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream - Middletown Journal

Gospel music helped man achieve his dream
Middletown Journal
In the 1970s and '80s, when he was a roadie for the Ohio Players, the Dayton band famous for the songs “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster,” Cartwright got mired

and more »

Gospel Songs - Sharing the Passover meal - Buffalo News

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Sharing the Passover meal - Buffalo News
Q: Jewish friends have invited my wife and me—both Roman Catholic—to attend a Seder. We’re excited to learn about our Jewish heritage. In addition to a Bible, is there anything we should bring, like flowers, etc.? Can we participate by offering

Pining for the fjord - Irish Times
MAL ROGERS explores the Cooley Peninsula by horseback, and retraces the steps and stories of ancient heroes and northern farmers THE SHREWDNESS of the east Ulster farmer is legendary. Even those most frugal of people, the Aborigines of the

Recent National Geographic Bee winners know where it is at: Briefly - Cleveland Plain Dealer
RELAX — The Brook Park Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 6155 Engle Road, will host a program on meditation. Learn how meditation can benefit you in your daily life. The program will be at 7 p.m. March 9. Registration is requested. Call the

Briefs RELIGION - The Keene Sentinel
* the First Congregational Church in Walpole continues its five-part Lenten series on Sunday titled “Personalities of the Passion (Were you there when they crucified my Lord?)” Worship begins at 10 a.m. This week’s sermon is “Peter: Friend

Atlanta Celebrity Honored By NAACP - WSB-TV Atlanta
The Image Awards recognized diversity in the arts during a ceremony filled with emotion and song. Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, the musician Maxwell and “Brothers” star Daryl “Chill” Mitchell were among early winners Friday. Presented by the

Sharing the Passover meal - Buffalo News
Q: Jewish friends have invited my wife and me—both Roman Catholic—to attend a Seder. We’re excited to learn about our Jewish heritage. In addition to a Bible, is there anything we should bring, like flowers, etc.? Can we participate by offering

Pining for the fjord - Irish Times
MAL ROGERS explores the Cooley Peninsula by horseback, and retraces the steps and stories of ancient heroes and northern farmers THE SHREWDNESS of the east Ulster farmer is legendary. Even those most frugal of people, the Aborigines of the

Recent National Geographic Bee winners know where it is at: Briefly - Cleveland Plain Dealer
RELAX — The Brook Park Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 6155 Engle Road, will host a program on meditation. Learn how meditation can benefit you in your daily life. The program will be at 7 p.m. March 9. Registration is requested. Call the

Briefs RELIGION - The Keene Sentinel
* the First Congregational Church in Walpole continues its five-part Lenten series on Sunday titled “Personalities of the Passion (Were you there when they crucified my Lord?)” Worship begins at 10 a.m. This week’s sermon is “Peter: Friend

Atlanta Celebrity Honored By NAACP - WSB-TV Atlanta
The Image Awards recognized diversity in the arts during a ceremony filled with emotion and song. Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, the musician Maxwell and “Brothers” star Daryl “Chill” Mitchell were among early winners Friday. Presented by the

Gospel Songs - YOU, M.E & CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES (From Watford Observer) - Watford Observer

Friday, February 26th, 2010

YOU, M.E & CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES (From Watford Observer) - Watford Observer
Who remembers the lyrics to David Bowies song ch-ch-ch-ch-changes, turn and face the strain ch-ch –changes pretty soon you’re gonna get a little older? This week I’ve been in reflective mode for various reasons and hit by the realisation of so

YOU, M.E & CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES (From Watford Observer) - Watford Observer
Who remembers the lyrics to David Bowies song ch-ch-ch-ch-changes, turn and face the strain ch-ch –changes pretty soon you’re gonna get a little older? This week I’ve been in reflective mode for various reasons and hit by the realisation of so

Gospel Songs - Trentonian Community Calendar - Trentonian

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Trentonian Community Calendar - Trentonian
• Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association buffet fundraiser at the Italian-American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty St., Hamilton. Doors open at 5 p.m. “All you can eat” pasta, meatballs, chicken, salads. BYOB. Adults $14 and children

CMS musical: They’ll put a spell on you - Muscatine Journal
MUSCATINE, Iowa - It’s not every day that a 13-year-old girl can say she gets to baptize Jesus. But Emily Smith, a Central Middle School eighth grader, can. “It’s just going to be with a bucket and a sponge, but I do get to baptize Jesus,” Smith said

Local girls heading to Africa to help orphaned children - Houston Community Newspapers
We would like to use our American songs and games to teach them some of our ways, but most of all, we are hoping to teach them about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We would like to help provide a loving relationship with these children who have

‘American Idol’ Top 12 Men Have A Rocky Live Debut - Mtv.ca
After a number of uneven, forgettable performances by the top 12 ladies Tuesday night, it was starting to feel like Simon Cowell’s prediction that a female would win this year’s “American Idol” was a bit premature. And then the men took the stage

Readers Love Republic Airways - SmallCapInvestor
We have a great dialogue going here in Small Cap Investor Daily on Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET). You responses to this week’s discussion of the pummeled small-cap airline stock keep pouring in. When there is this much interest in a

Chaz Shepherd As Curtis Taylor and ‘Dreamgirls’ Come to Play in LA - EURweb
*In just a few days theatre goers in LA can doll up and relive the 1960s rise to fame chronicle that’s supposedly based on the tale of young Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson of the legendary Supremes. In other words, “Dreamgirls

New York Production Listings - BackStage.com
* Black Swan , a dramatic thriller set in the world of ballet. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Shooting continues into mid-February. With Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman. Principals: No information available. Background: Grant Wilfley Casting, 123 W

Trentonian Community Calendar - Trentonian
• Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association buffet fundraiser at the Italian-American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty St., Hamilton. Doors open at 5 p.m. “All you can eat” pasta, meatballs, chicken, salads. BYOB. Adults $14 and children

CMS musical: They’ll put a spell on you - Muscatine Journal
MUSCATINE, Iowa - It’s not every day that a 13-year-old girl can say she gets to baptize Jesus. But Emily Smith, a Central Middle School eighth grader, can. “It’s just going to be with a bucket and a sponge, but I do get to baptize Jesus,” Smith said

Local girls heading to Africa to help orphaned children - Houston Community Newspapers
We would like to use our American songs and games to teach them some of our ways, but most of all, we are hoping to teach them about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We would like to help provide a loving relationship with these children who have

‘American Idol’ Top 12 Men Have A Rocky Live Debut - Mtv.ca
After a number of uneven, forgettable performances by the top 12 ladies Tuesday night, it was starting to feel like Simon Cowell’s prediction that a female would win this year’s “American Idol” was a bit premature. And then the men took the stage

Readers Love Republic Airways - SmallCapInvestor
We have a great dialogue going here in Small Cap Investor Daily on Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET). You responses to this week’s discussion of the pummeled small-cap airline stock keep pouring in. When there is this much interest in a

Chaz Shepherd As Curtis Taylor and ‘Dreamgirls’ Come to Play in LA - EURweb
*In just a few days theatre goers in LA can doll up and relive the 1960s rise to fame chronicle that’s supposedly based on the tale of young Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson of the legendary Supremes. In other words, “Dreamgirls

New York Production Listings - BackStage.com
* Black Swan , a dramatic thriller set in the world of ballet. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Shooting continues into mid-February. With Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman. Principals: No information available. Background: Grant Wilfley Casting, 123 W

Gospel Songs - Wakarusa Jamboree continues to grow in popularity - Goshen News

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Wakarusa Jamboree continues to grow in popularity - Goshen News
Bluegrass, country and gospel are the musical styles of choice at the jamboree, which runs from 6:30 The jamboree provides a chance for people to perform songs they’ve written, Schmidt said. The musicians can play alone or be backed by a house

112-year-old woman plans to give a performance for the ages - Contra Costa Times
At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written — to commemorate

Chaz Shepherd As Curtis Taylor and ‘Dreamgirls’ Come to Play in LA - EURweb
*In just a few days theatre goers in LA can doll up and relive the 1960s rise to fame chronicle that’s supposedly based on the tale of young Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson of the legendary Supremes. In other words, “Dreamgirls

Wakarusa Jamboree continues to grow in popularity - Goshen News
Bluegrass, country and gospel are the musical styles of choice at the jamboree, which runs from 6:30 The jamboree provides a chance for people to perform songs they’ve written, Schmidt said. The musicians can play alone or be backed by a house

112-year-old woman plans to give a performance for the ages - Contra Costa Times
At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written — to commemorate

Chaz Shepherd As Curtis Taylor and ‘Dreamgirls’ Come to Play in LA - EURweb
*In just a few days theatre goers in LA can doll up and relive the 1960s rise to fame chronicle that’s supposedly based on the tale of young Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson of the legendary Supremes. In other words, “Dreamgirls

Gospel Songs - Soweto Gospel Choir turns reflective on its new CD, ‘Grace’ - Detroit Free Press

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Soweto Gospel Choir turns reflective on its new CD, ‘Grace’ - Detroit Free Press
As a member of South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir, Mandla Modawu has performed on some of the world’s greatest concert stages, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, and in front of some of the most distinguished audiences, including President

Soweto Gospel Choir turns reflective on its new CD, ‘Grace’ - Detroit Free Press
As a member of South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir, Mandla Modawu has performed on some of the world’s greatest concert stages, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, and in front of some of the most distinguished audiences, including President

Gospel Songs - ‘American Idol’ Top 12 Men Have A Rocky Live Debut - MTV

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

‘American Idol’ Top 12 Men Have A Rocky Live Debut - MTV
After a number of uneven, forgettable performances by the top 12 ladies Tuesday night, it was starting to feel like Simon Cowell’s prediction that a female would win this year’s “American Idol” was a bit premature. And then the men took the stage

‘American Idol’ Top 12 Men Have A Rocky Live Debut - MTV
After a number of uneven, forgettable performances by the top 12 ladies Tuesday night, it was starting to feel like Simon Cowell’s prediction that a female would win this year’s “American Idol” was a bit premature. And then the men took the stage

Gospel Songs - A musical Steinasty - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

A musical Steinasty - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
The Stein family communicates in music. Birthday parties were always marked by jam sessions. Instead of playing geography on family road trips, the Steins would play “repeat that harmony.” Dinners inevitably turned into a cappella performances

Chaplains From Across Kosovo Gather at Holy Site - dvids
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - An international group of chaplains visited one of Kosovo’s holiest sites Feb. 19 as part of the monthly KFOR chaplains’ conference. Multi-National Battle Group-East’s chaplains hosted the conference, which featured a worship

Interview: Mary Mary — “Changing the way you think is the biggest - Artistdirect.com
Mary Mary are blessed. Grammy-winning sisters Tina and Erica Campbell have voices that can soar to the heavens, while carrying undeniable soulful hooks. However, most importantly, they’ve got a benevolent goal with their version of gospel. Erica

Original musical comedy wraps up this weekend - Sun Journal
Andrea Owens’ original musical comedy “F.I.S.H.” wraps up its final weekend at the Scottish Rite Auditorium beginning Friday. There will be 8 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday, with a finale at 2 p.m. Sunday. Owens said the play, written by her

Divine Inspiration Sparks ‘Fire’ And ‘Funk’ - WBUR
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal

Gospel Showcase is Next HLSCC Concert - Platinum News Online
BET´s 2009 Sunday Best winner, Y´Anna Crawley, will take centre stage in a gospel showcase for the next H. Lavity Stoutt Community College concert on Saturday 6 March, which will be held at the Paraquita Bay Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Ms. Crawley has

Smith Family Dinner Theater serves buffet of entertainment - Cleveland Daily Banner
A FAMILY AFFAIR — The Smith Family Dinner Theater features son and father, Charlie Smith Jr. and Charlie Smith Sr. and uncle, Jimmy Smith. The two acts got together to form the Smith Family Theater 5 1/2 years ago. If you look at all the people

Upcoming fine-arts events for February and March - El Diário La Estrella
One Night of Queen Friday. Eisemann Center, Richardson. $40-$65. 972-744-4650; www.eisemanncenter.com . Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Series: ’50s Dance Party: A Tribute to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & the Big Bopper Friday-Sunday. Meyerson

Radiators bring signature style and renewed sense of hope to Narrows - Herald News
The Radiators’ guitarist/vocalist Dave Malone has reason to celebrate: The Saints’ Super Bowl victory infused a renewed sense of hope to New Orleans, the city he called home for decades; he just returned from a week partying with Rads’ fans in

A musical Steinasty - Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
The Stein family communicates in music. Birthday parties were always marked by jam sessions. Instead of playing geography on family road trips, the Steins would play “repeat that harmony.” Dinners inevitably turned into a cappella performances

Chaplains From Across Kosovo Gather at Holy Site - dvids
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - An international group of chaplains visited one of Kosovo’s holiest sites Feb. 19 as part of the monthly KFOR chaplains’ conference. Multi-National Battle Group-East’s chaplains hosted the conference, which featured a worship

Interview: Mary Mary — “Changing the way you think is the biggest - Artistdirect.com
Mary Mary are blessed. Grammy-winning sisters Tina and Erica Campbell have voices that can soar to the heavens, while carrying undeniable soulful hooks. However, most importantly, they’ve got a benevolent goal with their version of gospel. Erica

Original musical comedy wraps up this weekend - Sun Journal
Andrea Owens’ original musical comedy “F.I.S.H.” wraps up its final weekend at the Scottish Rite Auditorium beginning Friday. There will be 8 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday, with a finale at 2 p.m. Sunday. Owens said the play, written by her

Divine Inspiration Sparks ‘Fire’ And ‘Funk’ - WBUR
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal

Gospel Showcase is Next HLSCC Concert - Platinum News Online
BET´s 2009 Sunday Best winner, Y´Anna Crawley, will take centre stage in a gospel showcase for the next H. Lavity Stoutt Community College concert on Saturday 6 March, which will be held at the Paraquita Bay Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Ms. Crawley has

Smith Family Dinner Theater serves buffet of entertainment - Cleveland Daily Banner
A FAMILY AFFAIR — The Smith Family Dinner Theater features son and father, Charlie Smith Jr. and Charlie Smith Sr. and uncle, Jimmy Smith. The two acts got together to form the Smith Family Theater 5 1/2 years ago. If you look at all the people

Upcoming fine-arts events for February and March - El Diário La Estrella
One Night of Queen Friday. Eisemann Center, Richardson. $40-$65. 972-744-4650; www.eisemanncenter.com . Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Series: ’50s Dance Party: A Tribute to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens & the Big Bopper Friday-Sunday. Meyerson

Radiators bring signature style and renewed sense of hope to Narrows - Herald News
The Radiators’ guitarist/vocalist Dave Malone has reason to celebrate: The Saints’ Super Bowl victory infused a renewed sense of hope to New Orleans, the city he called home for decades; he just returned from a week partying with Rads’ fans in

Gospel Songs - TV singing sensations surprise Tygers - Mansfield News Journal

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

TV singing sensations surprise Tygers - Mansfield News Journal
MANSFIELD — It was an opening act befitting the occasion. Fans attending Monday night’s boys basketball game at Mansfield Senior High School between the unbeaten Tygers and defending state champion Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary were treated to a

TV singing sensations surprise Tygers - Mansfield News Journal
MANSFIELD — It was an opening act befitting the occasion. Fans attending Monday night’s boys basketball game at Mansfield Senior High School between the unbeaten Tygers and defending state champion Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary were treated to a

Gospel Songs - Ruthie Foster - POLLSTAR

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Ruthie Foster - POLLSTAR
Ms. Foster gave a first-rate show this afternoon in a small intimate setting. Her voice is one of the strongest I’ve heard; definitely gospel-tinged. Her constant smile and upbeat spirit are truly delightful. Her songs are a mix of soul, gospel, folk

Whitney Houston struggles through first night of Australian tour - Age
Pop diva Whitney Houston has struggled through the opening night of her first Australian tour since 1988, raising questions about the remainder of the concert series. The 46-year-old actress and singer got through two songs at the Brisbane

112-year-old Mother Ruby Muhammad plans to sing, read poetry on stage - Deseret News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written

Symphony Silicon Valley Presents Festival of Choirs: American Roots - PRLog (free press release)
The second half of the concert will celebrate the great African-American traditions of spiritual and gospel music rooted in slave folk songs and will feature East Bay singer Michelle Jordan as a soloist. Other works will showcase the American Roots

Jeremy Schonfeld Comes To Upright Cabaret 2/26, 2/27 - Broadway World
Hailed by The New York Times as a blend of Jonathan Larson and Billy Joel , Schonfeld’s singular blend of tuneful pop, hard-edged rock, gospel, soul and blues has made him one of today’s most sought after musical theater composers. The February

Belleville East students celebrate diversity and black culure - News-Democrat
About 145 students participated in the day program, which highlighted several traditions found in African-American culture, such as gospel, hip-hop, drums, poetry or spoken word dance choreography with Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown,” a popular hip

New York City dance school brings show to Columbus - Lantern
The modern ballet dance company Ailey II will be performing at the Capitol Theatre on Feb. 27. Presented by CAPA, the show will feature the group performing “Echoes,” “Movin’ On” and “Revelations.” “I think that when you experience

Furman Men’s and Women’s chorals to perform in concert Tuesday, March - Greenville News
Under the direction of Furman music professor Vivian Hamilton, the program features folk songs and hymns from Scotland, Ireland Johnson, a senior music education major at Furman who directs the Furman Gospel Ensemble. Accompanying the singers

Ruthie Foster - POLLSTAR
Ms. Foster gave a first-rate show this afternoon in a small intimate setting. Her voice is one of the strongest I’ve heard; definitely gospel-tinged. Her constant smile and upbeat spirit are truly delightful. Her songs are a mix of soul, gospel, folk

Whitney Houston struggles through first night of Australian tour - Age
Pop diva Whitney Houston has struggled through the opening night of her first Australian tour since 1988, raising questions about the remainder of the concert series. The 46-year-old actress and singer got through two songs at the Brisbane

112-year-old Mother Ruby Muhammad plans to sing, read poetry on stage - Deseret News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At 112, Mother Ruby Muhammad wants to live to be the oldest person in the world, but for now she’s fulfilling another dream: She’ll be performing on stage — singing gospel, telling stories and reciting poems she’s written

Symphony Silicon Valley Presents Festival of Choirs: American Roots - PRLog (free press release)
The second half of the concert will celebrate the great African-American traditions of spiritual and gospel music rooted in slave folk songs and will feature East Bay singer Michelle Jordan as a soloist. Other works will showcase the American Roots

Jeremy Schonfeld Comes To Upright Cabaret 2/26, 2/27 - Broadway World
Hailed by The New York Times as a blend of Jonathan Larson and Billy Joel , Schonfeld’s singular blend of tuneful pop, hard-edged rock, gospel, soul and blues has made him one of today’s most sought after musical theater composers. The February

Belleville East students celebrate diversity and black culure - News-Democrat
About 145 students participated in the day program, which highlighted several traditions found in African-American culture, such as gospel, hip-hop, drums, poetry or spoken word dance choreography with Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown,” a popular hip

New York City dance school brings show to Columbus - Lantern
The modern ballet dance company Ailey II will be performing at the Capitol Theatre on Feb. 27. Presented by CAPA, the show will feature the group performing “Echoes,” “Movin’ On” and “Revelations.” “I think that when you experience

Furman Men’s and Women’s chorals to perform in concert Tuesday, March - Greenville News
Under the direction of Furman music professor Vivian Hamilton, the program features folk songs and hymns from Scotland, Ireland Johnson, a senior music education major at Furman who directs the Furman Gospel Ensemble. Accompanying the singers