Do you also agree with the belief that the
gospel music industry is currently experiencing a new wave and what is the new wave about?
For secular, it's through adopting
gospel music that some important and essential pieces have made it, and will continue to make, into the airwaves.
She urged the nominees to perform
gospel music with passion and not for fame because that alone ruined their image and did not auger well for growth in their music.
What we have today is not a
gospel music industry, but a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah riddled with all manner of hypocrites purporting to sing for the Lord.How we moved from "Adamu na Eva" to "Asusu"," Kanungo" and "Mateke" should be reason enough to scare us witless.
I've met a lot of super talented singers and performers over the years but I will tell you this right now, there is no one I'd rather stand and sing with on stage than these three men you see standing here."
Gospel music fans clearly agree as the Waymasters success and popularity have exploded over the last few years.
Robinson-Martin begins by identifying four essential components of black
gospel music aesthetics: sound quality (which is often gravelly), musical style or techniques (alterations of time, text, and pitch), delivery style (including clapping, facial expression, and apparel), and spirit.
On Sunday, the nonprofit community choir called Inspirational Sounds will continue its quest with a concert that celebrates African American
gospel music from its roots in Africa to the present.
As Edwin says: "We simply enjoy the experience of singing
gospel music - the term 'gospel' means 'good news' - touching lives in a positive way as we share our music with others.
The foundation recently donated N$98,000 to Namibia
Gospel Music Trust who organises the Joyful Sounds choir competition.
COVENTRY'S own soul diva Sandra Godley shone at this year's international
Gospel Music Awards in Rome.
The biggest names in
gospel music are heading for Birmingham, as the city plays host to a Gospel Summit Showcase.