Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Toronto Mass Choir is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its highly anticipated album, “Hymns Alive,” scheduled to hit the streaming services on May 4, 2024. This dynamic 14-track live album promises to breathe new life into long-established hymns with fresh arrangements spanning various musical genres, from reggae and jazz to traditional and contemporary gospel.

The journey towards the album release has been marked by the successful debut of two singles: “O That Will Be Glory,” released on February 23, and “Satisfied,” released on April 12. These singles have set the stage for what listeners can expect to hear, an unforgettable musical experience captured in the new album.

Led by the renowned Toronto Mass Choir, the album features exceptional solo performances by Patricia Shirley, Londa Larmond, Renee Rowe, Nicole Sinclair Anderson, and Kerroy Williams – all special guest artists who contributed their unique talents to the recording process.

To celebrate the album’s launch, the Toronto Mass Choir invites fans and music enthusiasts alike to an exciting album release concert on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The concert will take place at Malvern Christmas Assembly in Scarborough, starting at 7:30 PM.

“We’re incredibly excited to finally share ‘Hymns Alive’ with our audience,” says Artistic Director Karen Burke. “This album is a celebration of the rich tradition of hymns, infused with the vibrancy of contemporary musical styles that only the Toronto Mass Choir can bring. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it live at our album release concert.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the fusion of tradition and innovation as Toronto Mass Choir brings “Hymns Alive”, their new album to life on May 4. Tickets for the album release concert are available now and can be purchased through Eventbrite and the choir’s website.

On April 10th, SAGMA members were invited to begin casting their votes in the first Stellar Awards ballot. Their choices are important as they help to decide the top entries that will advance to the final round. Voting will end this Wednesday, April 17.

Once the three stages of voting are complete, nominees for the 39th annual Stellar Award will be announced. Eligible Stellar Academy members can click here to vote.

At the end of March, on the 29th, international music minister Sinach shared the official video for her song Confessions. Though the single is available on streaming platforms now, it will also be featured on Sinach‘s upcoming project, Sounds of Victory (Live), which is due out in June of this year.

If you have not yet seen the visuals for Confessions, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

The annual I Hear Music in the Air Concert will be held at the Corinthian Baptist Church – 1920 Tennesee Avenue – in Cincinnati, Ohio next month (Friday, May 17th). Confirmed artists are Karen Clark-Sheard, Jonathan Dunn, Fred Hammond, and J.J. Hairston. General admission tickets are $35. Click here for additional information.

In mid March, Trinidadian recording artist Positive blessed us with a new single called Company. Using a blend of soca and African amapiano music, he sings about the importance of having God’s company (pun intended) in his life.

Shortly after the song was released, Positive and his team shared the official video. If you have not yet seen the colorful and upbeat clip, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Singer-songwriter Terrian – who was first introduced to us as a vocalist in TobyMac‘s Diverse City band – and the Angel Street Choir will perform at the upcoming Taste & Tunes being presented at Harding Academy (1100 Cherry Road) in Memphis, Tennessee.

Scheduled for Saturday, April 6th, attendees will be served a delicious dinner followed by an entertaining, high-energy, spirit filled concert. Click here for tickets and additional information.