In late December (2022), Emmanuel Benjamin – known professionally as Eben – shared the breakout single, Oil On My Head via Hammer House Records. Since it was first published the track has been getting steady rotation on gospel platforms in and around Nigeria.
That said, in an attempt to expand its audience beyond African shores, he wisely invited the lady with the magical voice, Mercy Chinwo, to join him on the remix. Click here or on the image above to see the outcome.
The urban gospel community in Memphis is buzzing in anticipation of the forthcoming Memphis Gospel Fest, scheduled for Friday, July 7th. It will take place at the Brown Missionary Baptist Church (South Campus), located at 7200 Swinnea Road in Southaven, Mississippi.
Persons in attendance will experience the ministration of Ricky Dillard, Lisa Knowles-Smith, John P. Kee, Josh Bracy and Power Anointed. There will also be a special tribute to Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Tickets are available at childrensing-dot-net.
Recording artist Sanchez, who is celebrated for both his lovers-rock and reggae-gospel tunes, will be performing in Ontario, Canada on Sunday, June 11th. He will be at the live music venue Rebel, which is located at 11 Polson Street in Toronto.
The concert is being presented by Musical Niceness Entertainment, and it’s scheduled to run from 5pm to 10pm (local time). Sanchez will be supported by his personal band.
Speaker, entrepreneur, actress, and recording artist Jekalyn Carr will perform live at Embassy Suites Tampa USF – 3705 Spectrum Boulevard – in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, June 27th. The event, dubbed 81st Holy Convocation Gospel Concert, will run from 7pm to 11:30 pm EDT.
Tickets are currently available via eventbrite, and they range from $40 to $60 USD, depending on time purchased and seating placement in the venue.
Indianapolis-based family gospel group, The Williams Singers, were first organized by Rev. Charles D. Williams as a musical outlet for him and his young family. Originally called the Christian Cavaliers and later changed to The Williams Family Singers, the early version of the group performed frequently in the Indianapolis area but never made any recordings.
In 2002, as a tribute to their father, the three Williams brothers, Darnell, Dezmien, and Dezrale, recorded a live album showcasing the songs Charles had written for them. Under the name The Williams Singers, the three brothers began recording for their own label, Deznell Music Group. Mixing traditional quartet-style singing with uplifting, contemporary gospel and R&B, they soon found success outside their home state of Indiana and began touring the country, supporting acts like Lee Williams & the Spiritual QCs, the Canton Spirituals, Vickie Winans, and Deitrick Hadden, to name a few.
Between 2004 and 2011, they released four albums including a Christmas project. In 2014, they collaborated with a number of gospel artists like Zacardi Cortez, Lisa Knowles, and Virgil Reliford on their ambitious Destined album, which spawned the hit song Been Good. The trio followed it with an audio and video disc package called In Real Time. They eventually landed at number 25 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.
The Williams Singers were just nominated for Quartet Of The Year by the 2023 Stellar Gospel Music Awards.
Flashpoint Media will be hosting Point Of Praise 2023 at the Lions Centre in Cayman Islands, on Sunday, June 4th, starting at 7pm. Long time gospel artist Carey Sayles will perform live, along with Oneil Duncan, Ricarda Harvey, Darnelle Celestine, Colindra and others.
Entrance fee for adults is $25 USD, and only $10 for children. While kids under five years of age will be allowed in for free.
The First Cathedral in Bloomfield, Connecticut is having their 55th anniversary concert on Friday, June 2nd. As such, they’ve invited JJ Hairston, Kurt Carr, Cinque & Peace Troupe to join them as they celebrate.
The event, dubbed United in Love, will be held at their location: 1151 Blue Hills Avenue #B, starting at 7pm. The organizers are promising an unforgettable night of soul-stirring music and community spirit!
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