On July 4th, Christian rapper Bryann T will be releasing a new album titled Saved & Surrendered. The LP will be published via his independent imprint, Kingdom Muzic, and will feature collaborations with other artists from his camp.
A few days ago, Bryann shared a single (and video) from the upcoming project. The song is called Count the Cost, and it’s done with Brandon Trejo. Click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.
Gospel singer CeCe Winans has just announced that five additional shows have been added to her Believe For It Tour. The new dates – scheduled for Charlotte (Oct.11), Brooklyn (Oct.12), Baltimore (Oct.13), Atlanta (Oct.18), and St. Louis (Oct.19) – will now extend the tour to mid October.
She also shared that Jenn Johnson and Todd Dulaney will be her special guests on the final six shows. The full itinerary is available on her website.
4A Productions presents United We Stand gospel concert on Wednesday, July 26th at St. John Baptist Church – 525 Bramhall Avenue – in Jersey City, New Jersey. The event calls for unity, and will feature several gospel artists with host Le’Andria Johnson.
Performing are Darrell Walls, Zacardi Cortez, Alic Walls, Melvin Crispell III, and Rich Tolbert Jr. Tickets, which range from $35 to $50, can be purchased from eventbrite.
Bigga Promotion – in association with LJ Purpose – present Re-Surge Gospel Festival: a night of worship and community togetherness. Happening on Saturday, July 15th at the Jockey Factory in Lucea, Hanover, it will feature some of the biggest names in Jamaica gospel music.
Marsha Daniels-Powell, Kukudoo, Petra-Kay Linton, Claudette Whyte and Kevin Downswell will all be there, along with MC Conroy ‘Junior’ Wedderburn. Entrance fee is $3,000 JMD.
Mega gospel recording artist and producer, Kirk Franklin, announced on Friday that he’s bringing The Reunion Tour to cities and towns across America this fall, with one date in Canada. So far he has confirmed a total of 30 shows, starting in Boston on October 1st.
The Reunion Tour will feature Israel Houghton, David & Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett, The Clark Sisters, and of course Kirk Franklin; with special guests New Breed, The Family and God’s Property.
It’s that time of year again! The annual St. Thomas Jerk Festival is all set for Sunday, July 30th at Lyssons Pavilion, in the suburban parish situated at the south eastern end of Jamaica.
As they’ve always done, the event organizers offer patrons a mix of secular and gospel entertainment. This year the gospel will be presented by Petra Kaye, Kukudoo and Kevin Downswell. Starting time is 12 noon and there is a $2,500 JMD entrance fee.
Over the past year or so I have noticed that the line between gospel and secular music has gotten paper-thin. Tried as I have to avoid saying anything about this now controversial topic, I am afraid I can no longer ignore it.
You see, every Sunday we send out a Gosel Newsletter, which means that during the week numerous artists, producers, record labels and event promoters send us their songs, news, flyers, etc. with the hopes that they will be featured. Alas, the content that we’ve been getting of late – especially the music videos – have become increasingly worldly, so much so that it’s difficult to say whether or not it’s actually gospel. This is why I am asking; shouldn’t God be in the gospel? Shouldn’t we feel the presence of God in every gospel video, song, concert etc.?
Don’t get me wrong, I understand and even agree with (to a certain extent) the notion that says the gospel should be presented in a way that makes it palatable for non-believers. But if the song/video/event is about you, the artist/producer/promoter and not about Christ, how is that the gospel? For those not in the know, the word gospel literally means ‘the teaching or revelation of Christ.’ That said, if your content is not Christ centered it’s not gospel, so please don’t send it in to be featured in a Gospel Newsletter. Just saying.
By Maria Jackson CEO/Owner of Maria Jackson 27
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