Geneva International Gospel Festival

After the success of last year’s inaugural Geneva International Gospel Festival, the organizers have decided to do it again. That said, they will be having the 2nd edition on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Théâtre du Léman (Quai du Mont-Blanc 19) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Last year was all about one of the legends of gospel, Donald Lawrence. This year, Stellar Award winner Jonathan Nelson will perform along with Tobbi White, Tommi White, and the Sova Gospel Mass Choir. For additional information and links to tickets, visit genevagospelfestival.com.

The Reunion Tour Kicks Off Next Month

The wait is over. Kirk Franklin‘s “Reunion Tour” will officially begin next month, on September 6 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Franklin will share headlining duties with Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and The Clark Sisters. The following is a list of all the confirmed dates and locations.

Fri Sep 06 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center
Thu Sep 07 | Baltimore, MD | CFG Bank Arena
Sun Sep 08 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Wed Sep 11 | Toronto, CAN | Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (Mississauga)
Fri Sep 13 | Cincinnati, OH | The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Sun Sep 15 | Detroit, MI | Little Caesars Arena
Tue Sep 17 | Kansas City, MO | T-Mobile Center
Thu Sep 19 | Columbus, OH | Nationwide Arena
Fri Sep 20 | Chicago, IL | Credit Union 1 Arena
Sat Sep 21 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Sun Sep 22 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center
Wed Sep 25 | Charlotte, NC | Bojangles Coliseum
Thu Sep 26 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena
Sat Sep 28 | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk Scope Arena
Sun Sep 29 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena
Wed Oct 02 | Brooklyn, NY | Barclays Center
Thu Oct 03 | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center
Sat Oct 05 | Birmingham, AL | The Legacy Arena at The BJCC
Sun Oct 06 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena
Tue Oct 08 | Miami, FL | FPL Solar Amphitheater
Thu Oct 10 | Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena
Fri Oct 11 | Orlando, FL | Addition Financial Arena
Sat Oct 12 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Sun Oct 13 | New Orleans, LA | Lakefront Arena
Thu Oct 17 | Austin, TX | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Sun Oct 20 | Memphis, TN | FedExForum
Mon Oct 21 | Oklahoma City, OK | Paycom Center
Thu Oct 24 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center
Sun Oct 27 | Fort Worth, TX | Dickies Arena
Wed Oct 30 | Anaheim, CA | Honda Center
Fri Nov 01 | Oakland, CA | Oakland Arena
Sat Nov 02 | San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena
Sun Nov 03 | Los Angeles, CA | The Kia Forum

Chevelle Franklyn Unveils Her Highly-Anticipated Gospel Album “South Wind Vol. 1”

Renowned Jamaican gospel artist Chevelle Franklyn is thrilled to announce the release of her latest album, South Wind Vol. 1. This highly anticipated collection of praise and worship music showcases Chevelle’s signature blend of vibrant melodies, sweet harmonies, and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of worship with a powerful anointing that resonates deeply with listeners.

“This album is a testament to the transformative power of God, and I am inviting everyone to immerse themselves in this worship experience and feel the power of God in the music,” said an excited Chevelle. She continued, “It was a truly inspirational experience for me recording this album, and I am getting so much joy from sharing it with everyone.”

South Wind Vol. 1 was recorded in the rich cultural landscape of South Africa, bringing together a dynamic mix of indigenous sounds with songs in both English and Zulu. The album offers a soul-stirring journey of faith, hope, and love, transporting listeners to a place of spiritual renewal and inspiration.

One of the standout tracks from the album is “Jesus Wins,” a song that captures the victory and triumph of Jesus Christ. “Jesus Wins celebrates the eternal hope we have in our Savior. This song resonates not only on earth but in heaven, echoing the praises of angels. This powerful anthem evokes a sense of awe and reverence, reminding us of the greatness and majesty of Jesus Christ.” Chevelle describes it as one of her favorites on the album.

In addition to “Jesus Wins,” South Wind Vol. 1 features other captivating tracks such as “We Will Sing,” “Highest Are You” featuring Nathaniel Bassey, and “In This Room” featuring Ntokozo Mbambo. Each of these tracks contributes to the album’s theme of worship and adoration. The album also includes collaborations with celebrated artists like Phil Thompson and Dr. Tumi on the bonus track “Rebuild the Altar.”

South Wind Vol. 1 was released under Integrity Music and is now available on all major music platforms.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “SOUTH WIND, VOL. 1”

Mr. Pike Reshares “Pray For The World”

A couple years after it was first published, “Pray for the World,” a powerful, heartfelt gospel tune penned and performed by secular recording artist Mr. Pike, is now being reshared. 

“Pray for the World” was conceptualized during a time when everyone was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The devastating images we were seeing on our television sets and smart devices were downright scary. They made believers, non-believers, agnostics, and everyone in between call on God like never before.  

Creators, regardless of whether they specialized in videos, music, poetry, films, etc., threw themselves into their crafts and responded to that moment in history in various ways. Mr. Pike reacted by creating “Pray for the World” audio and visuals.

His prowess as both a songwriter and producer is on full display as he, along with co-producer Jonathan Wells, masterfully captures the attention of listeners with what can aptly be described as a depressing yet honest record. And although the coronavirus is behind us, the song’s general message, which is a plea for God’s help, is still very relevant today, as it will be tomorrow and always. As such, “Pray for the World” is available on all streaming platforms, and the official video can be viewed on Mr. Pike‘s YouTube channel.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD “PRAY FOR THE WORLD”

Samuel Medas Shares Upcoming Show Dates

Guyanese gospel artist Samuel Medas has just shared his show itinerary for the remainder of 2024. Although he and his team are still filling in the dates, they wanted his fans and supporters to know that he will be on the road this fall. Below are all the current confirmed shows.

Sept. 1st – The Gathering 24 (Maryland)
Sept. 21 – Kingdom Konnect Concert (Queens)
Sept. 23 – Uncommon (Trinidad)
Sept. 27 – Raize The Praize (Aruba)
Sept. 28 – GlowFest (Tobago)
Oct. 13 – Gospel Fest (Turks and Caicos)
Oct. 31 – Prayer and Praise (Linden)
Dec. 8 – Antigua Recreation Ground (Antigua)
Dec. 31 – Kingsway International Christian Center (U.K.)

Praise In The Park

The annual Praise in the Park Gospel Music Festival is set for Saturday, September 28th, at St. Andrews Park (8701 South St. Andrews Place) in Los Angeles, California. The event will be filled with some amazing gospel artists, food, vendors, a kid zone, and lots of activities for the entire family.

The lineup of performers includes Unified, De Ante Duckett, Bre Holly, Maurice Griffin, and Markees Williams. This event is being presented by the Sanctuary Church of Refuge. Click here to buy tickets.

Express Worship Pt. 2

Flavours of Christian Expression (FORCE) will present Part 2 of Express Worship on Sunday, September 29th, starting at 6:00 p.m. It will be presented at Church of God Sabbath Keeping Ministries (6 Westwyn Court) in Brampton, Ontario.

Ordained evangelist, author, motivational speaker, and international recording artist Kevin Downswell will perform. John Mark Wiggan, Pastor Peter Johnson, and others are also confirmed. The entrance fee is CA$60.