•Aaron Lavelle Before anything else, his gift was cultivated from playing church with his siblings, singing in church and local talent shows to critical acclaim. Born and raised in Plymouth, Florida, Aaron Lavelle, singer and songwriter, has earned global recognition for his four-octave range, eccentric style, and sound. •As a contemporary gospel music artist, Aaron’s groovy, catchy, and up-tempo lyrics have been heard by millions worldwide; the crooner delivers a fusion of pop, hip-hop soul, jazz, and classical components with an uplifting and inspiring message. He has shared the stage with Jekayln Carr, Le’Andria Johnson, The Walls Group, Kelontae Gavin, Mali Music, Earnest Pugh, and Beverly Crawford. •His debut album ‘In God We Trust’ has surpassed 1.5 million streams globally since its release followed by the lead single ‘Rock’ reaching the top 100 on Mediabase chart and over 1 million views on YouTube featuring Alic Walls. He is a graduate of Seminole State College, receiving an Associate Science degree in Digital Media. Aaron Lavelle continues to be a trendsetter and trailblazer, offering a diverse sound and alternative appeal to audiences worldwide. His mission is to reach the next generation through his gospel music and tangible ministry.  •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to ⁠⁠letstalk2gmg@gmail.com⁠⁠ •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. All 4 Seasons of guests are still live; check out some other Podcast Episodes •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •Both the Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in the World on the Internet! •BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History •Available for purchase on Amazon.com

Alternative Management and Marketing Group Celebrate 25th Anniversary

•LaVell R. Nero is the CEO and Founder of Alternative Management and Marketing Group (AM²G) which is an independently owned entertainment management and marketing company specializing in helping independent artists, writers, and small businesses gain awareness and maximized exposure through various entertainment and marketing mediums. •On the cusp of Celebrating 25 Years with Alternative Management and Marketing Group AM²G utilizes all genres of communications, marketing and promotions for artist exposure through interviews, and performances through the gospel community; churches; public and private business sectors; radio announcers; television/cable; print and all social media platforms. •The company has begun moving towards becoming a full-fledged entertainment management and marketing company representing clients in the following areas: Music Industry, Television/Radio Media, Motivational Speakers, Play writers and Producers but not limited to the aforementioned. •LaVell’s client list includes Daryl Beebe, Min. David Whitfield & Whitfield Productions, Anthony T. White & Detroit Youth Choir, Young Men 4 Christ (YM4C), international artists and more.  LaVell is here to share more great news about new artists as well as the exciting news of their 25th Anniversary!

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•Rev. Oris Mays Pastor, gospel singer and songwriter and arranger and TV Host. He Moved to Memphis, Tennessee as a teen and graduated from Melrose High School. He studied theology at J. L. Campbell School of Religion and Brewster Seminary. •He began his recording career in the 1960’s  and continued recording until his passing in 1996.  In 1960 he became pastor of the Boston Baptist Church in Memphis, TN.  Throughout his Pastorate he not only continued to record as an individual recording artist he recorded a few albums with his choir the Bostonians as well as collaborated with Rev. James Cleveland on one of the most iconic gospel songs: “I Stood On The Banks Of Jordan”.  He was a featured guest vocalist with  Rev. Clay Evans and the AARC Mass Choir of Chicago, IL •Rev. Mays was the first Black man in Memphis, TN to have a Gospel TV show on Sunday’s which aired on  WMC-TV in Memphis, channel 5: a few years later the show had aired was also seen in Atlanta, GA; West Palm Beach, FL; and in the Bahamas.  The show was simply billed as “Oris Mays Show.” •One of Rev. Oris Mays’ more iconic songs “Don’t Let The Devil Ride” was covered by numerous other singers including Brother Joe May, Bishop Dready Manning, The Campbell Brothers and Lucinda Williams.  Over his career he released 33 albums, made 10 appearances on albums, songs and has with 36 additional credits which include writing and arranging along with and 11 production credits. •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to ⁠⁠letstalk2gmg@gmail.com⁠⁠ •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. All 4 Seasons of guests are still live; check out some other Podcast Episodes •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! • BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History

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•Bishop Andre Sonny Woods born in Detroit, MI and at a young age it was evident that music would play a major role in his life. He has studied and performed with some of the greatest Gospel Musicians, artists and choirs of our time. With such greats as the late Rev. Charles Nicks, late Rev. James Cleveland, late Elma Lois Hendrix Parham and many others.

•He is an anointed and accomplished songwriter in his own right; penning such songs as “I Feel Like Going On,” “Faith That Conquers,” “Why Worry… Pray,” and so many others. Bishop Woods made a way with his own group CHOSEN which holds their own recording history. Where in 1987 the group was honored by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. for their contribution to the History of Gospel Music presented as an Art Form.

Some of Bishop Woods' compositions were recorded by Louise McCord, The Anderson Indiana Chapter of G.M.W.A., State of Michigan Full Gospel Fellowship Mass Choir, Quentella Caldwell, Minister Keith Pringle, Vanessa Bell Armstronm, CHOSEN and many others.

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•Jessy Dixon was born in San Antonio, TX where he sang and played his first song at the age of five. He and his family moved to Chicago, IL while he was young and during his time singing around Chicago he was discovered by James Cleveland. James Cleveland recorded early songs written by Jessy entitled “God Can Do Anything But Fail,” and “My God Can Make A Way.” Continuing to sing Jessy formed a group of his own The Jessy Dixon Singers who travelled the country singing and performing.

•In 1972 Jessy was invited to perform his new song, “The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling.” at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. Not only did Jessy and his group travel the states they went on tours with Paul Simon across the U.S., France, Canada, Scandinavia, Israel and Japan. They toured extensively with Paul for eight years.

•Jessy was invited to sing at a Homecoming video taping where he was exposed to even more audiences and became one of the favorite in a series of the Gaither programming.

•Here today with me sharing memories as co-host today is Dr. Charles Clency

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•Dr. Henry Jackson is one of today’s leading Gospel singers, songwriters and musicians. He has traveled nationally and internationally spreading the Gospel in song. Henry was raised in the music rich Bay Area city of San Francisco, California and was drawn to this vibrant music called “Gospel” at a very early age.

•In the early 1970’s he began his recording career with the Harrison Johnson Los Angeles Community Choir, writing and producing such classic songs as “Help Us Master”, He Didn’t Have to Do It,” and the to-tappin’ “I’m So Thankful.”

•Henry has performed with many Gospel greats and also with some secular artists the likes of Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and others.

•In 2019, Dr. Henry Jackson released his latest CD entitled “Good To Me” which is available on all digital music outlets. And in 2020 released the single “Precious Lord (Radio Mix).”

If you haven't heard his "Back in the Day" music - check out his YouTube Channel "Henry Jackson" or "Dr. Henry Jackson" - you won't be disappointed!

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•“Little Lucy Smith” Collier the Grand Daughter of Elder Lucy Smith, Founder and Pastor of All Nations Pentecostal Church located in Chicago IL 1918. Little Lucy became the church organist at the age of 12. Her Grandmother saw something in her and decided to send her to study piano and receive music lessons from Roberta Martin.

•Little Lucy became so proficient in music she soon became the pianist for the famed Roberta Martin Singers; where she wrote several of the songs the group recorded. Little Lucy later started her own group the Lucy Smith Singers, where she continued to write music the group recorded.

•Producer Heilbut was so moved by Little Lucy Smith To satisfy her fans, in 1962, Savoy Records released an instrumental album of gospel hymns titled "Little Lucy Smith at the Organ.“

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•Bobbi Y is a Christian Singer / Songwriter from Cherry Hill, NJ. She began her song writing at the age of 9 and has been going strong ever since.

•In 2012 Bobbi Y released her first studio album “Come Around” which was released on iTunes and promoted to move through Hollywood. She spent 2 years performing and headlining shows in Hollywood. In 2015 she found herself saved by grace which has played an important role in her growth as a songwriter. A direct quote “God’s creation has motivated my life and my efforts to get His message heard through song."

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•THANK GOD FOR THE 100th Episode!  This podcast was birthed out of a dream where I felt God giving me a vision to share the history of Gospel music and those who were and are behind the Music Ministry.

•Gospel music in a Ministry bringing The Word of God to life through music. Gospel music is not only a form of meditation most of it gives comfort. The guests who have been on the podcast are many you may not know was behind writing a song, singing a song and or playing a song. The show is to allow those who are not seen on the Main Stage and to allow them to tell their own story.

•On the episodes you will have heard how they began and what Gospel Music has done for them in their lives. The podcast also goes into tribute shows to honor those who are no longer with us. There are some shows which feature songs giving the history behind songs that became household songs throughout the world like “Oh Happy Day” or “Perfect Praise”.

•I am honored to share with people part of our history that may be lost for future generations. I do hope people enjoy me coming into your earbuds, headphones and or speakers sharing Gospel Music Gold! With immense Love, Ansonia Smith Gibbs

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•Isabel Joseph Johnson was born in New Orleans in 1919 and moved to Chicago, IL with her family when she was 10 years old. In 1936 she graduated from Du Sable High School and married Wilbur Edward Johnson the same year. •Mrs. Isabel Joseph Johnson was an entrepreneur owning her own beauty shop; was asked by her newly appointed Pastor to make announcements for their Sunday morning radio broadcast. She then went on to host her own Gospel music Television show “Rock of Ages” which aired in the late 1960’s on Chicago station WCIU-TV (Channel 26). Over the years of the show airings, she had many local choirs, soloists and rising Gospel Music stars on her 90-minute (later changed to 1-hour) show. •She also hosted a Sunday Morning broadcast radio show on WVON-AM Radio station •You may also “like” and share the episode. And you may Subscribe so you will be alerted when the newest show is published. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com

•Kevan Peabody delivers a unique and welcomed experience! His musical training is a rich blend of traditional and contemporary music which has universal appeal, reaching both church and concert audiences. He has traveled to the America’s and Europe as a performer, and he is able to communicate bot spiritually and cultural expressions that are welcomed by his diverse audience.

•Kevan is CEO of Twinkem Productions and has worked for Oakland Youth Chorus, Leap Arts In Education and is presently music director at St. Leo The Great School in Oakland, CA.

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•Hood Memorial Gospel Choir has been singing for over 60 years and have had several directors and Ministers of Music as Hood Memorial AME Zion Church in Belmont, North Carolina.

•In 2016 the choir recorded their FIRST LIVE album “To The Only Wise God” and in 2018 they recorded their Christmas album “The Gift.”

•With the current director Camille Harrington, musician / producer Jordan Harrington and manager / coordinator Shaniqua Holmes they are working diligently since being finalists of the 2022 How Sweet The Sound National Gospel Choir Competition hosted by Donald Lawrence

Their latest release is a single “You Were There” featuring Lance Hamright

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•Karl Jones is a musician who plays several instruments including Bass, Trombone and Drums (or as he noted “Pocket Drums”). He has also noted that he has done some background vocals. Karl grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he began his musical journey and from 1995 has been an active musician serving as Minister of music and staff musician in Alabama.

•Karl has played for and travelled with several Gospel Artists, played for “Sunday’s Best” artists and several other local groups. He has also spent time serving as Music Director for a Michael Jackson impersonator. He has recorded with several local artists and gearing up for several bookings throughout the year.

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•Markeyta Sconiers has sung in the White House and in 8 countries outside of the United States. she sang on television shows, including Oprah, and with several music artists, including Stevie Wonder and Neil Diamond. Recording her 1st solo project, I Will Sing, in 2015, her next single The Sacrifice was released in 2022, which she wrote and co-produced. •Markeyta has served in music ministry for decades as a Worship Leader, Minister of Music, and Director of Worship and Arts. She was a member of Walt Whitman’s Soul Children of Chicago Choir at the age of 14. With this choir, she traveled across the U.S. ; to Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Certified in Vocal Instruction from Dorolyn Academy, Markeyta has vocally trained choirs, groups, and soloists for decades. • As an artist, Markeyta prides herself as a songwriter who has performed live and studio background vocals for a number of music artists. She wishes to demonstrate her love for music through the use of her gifts for others. Markeyta plans to continue sharing her gift of song with the world. •Markeyta's upcoming single, “I Worship You”, will be released in August 2024 through her companies, The MarLatSco Group & MarLatSco Publishing. •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to ⁠⁠letstalk2gmg@gmail.com⁠⁠ •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. All 4 Seasons of guests are still live; check out some other Podcast Episodes •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History

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•IryneRock's style of music cuts across multiple genres to produce her signature sound as a Christian artist. A firm believer in the word of God, she gave her life to Christ and has been involved in the choir from an early age. She most recently served as the Youth Pastor and worship leader at her local church in Maryland where she developed her vocal and songwriting abilities.

•Her first album, Just for You, was released in 2018. Fire In My Veins, the first single from that album, has enjoyed international radio play and won her Best Songwriter award at the 2019 ICFF in Orlando, Florida.

•Iryne is back in the studio, working on her second album with Grammy and Dove nominated Producer, Billy Smiley.

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• Shamara Shantal is a worship leader with a passion for God’s people and worship. She began leading worship at her father’s church, Word Alive Ministries.

•Sharmara sang professionally with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago where she travelled to over 20 countries; which includes her participation in the Hillsong Worship Conference in Australia.

•Shamara co-founded a Worship Group called Redeemed which won the “Group of the Year” award from Columbia College. She has recorded several singles, worship albums and live experiences for multiple Gospel Artists.

•She currently serves as Worship Director for Renew Church Chicago in Lisle, IL under the leadership of Pastor Greg Armstrong.

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•Today’s show is a tribute to Sr. Thea Bowman, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration F.S.P.A., Ph.D. who shared her contributions to the Catholic Church – especially the African American Catholic Congregations.

•Born Dec. 29, 1937, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, Thea was reared as a Protestant until nine years old, when she asked her parents if she could become a Catholic.

•Sister Thea, served as a consultant and gave presentations across the country; lively gatherings that combined singing, gospel preaching, prayer and storytelling. Her programs were directed to break down racial and cultural barriers. She encouraged people to communicate with one another so that they could understand other cultures and races.

•Although she passed in 1990; in 2018 there has been a submission to canonize (Sainted) Sr. Thea Bowman for the people, Priests, Bishops, Nuns et al around the world she ministered to and taught through her years of service.

Disclaimer: some excerpts were used from YouTube information found during research and from the Lead Me Guide Me African American Catholic Hymnal

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•Carl B. Phillips is an award winning, international gospel-recording artist, songwriter and producer from Detroit, MI. His 2016 debut cd “Great Rain”, features the singles “Great Rain”, “I Know What God Did Last Summer”, “Prove Me” and “Meeting In The Air”. In 2020 he released a remake of Stevie Wonders “Heaven Help Us All”.

•Carl is a 50-year gospel music veteran which includes on-air announcer for Detroit Gospel Radio, local booking coordinator for one of Detroit’s largest outdoor gospel music festivals and he has been serving in his local church music department since 1976.

•Carl is the co-host of the YouTube Show “In the Studio at Inner Court Live” a weekly show highlighting indie artist interviews.

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•Billy Summers has been playing the Hammond Organ since the age of 7; and by the age of 11 became the organist of Beulah Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY.

•Billy attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN where he began playing and ultimately became the President of TSU Gospel choir and musician.

•He recorded his first album “Let Everything That Hath Breath PTL” following that recording he recorded two more albums with different churches in NYC.

•In 2011 Billy started a Facebook group Musicians In The Gospel Ministry (MITGM) which has increased in membership to over 37,000 members

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•A multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, musician worship leader, music teacher and Chicago Sock Ambassador Paulette Triplett. She was trained by her mother along with her siblings in hymns in 4-part harmony.

•Since the age of 10 to her current age she had penned over 3000 songs. She started a music publishing company under BMI in 1985 called “I Write 4 The Glory Of God Music.” Paulette has served as Minister of Music for various denominations for over 40 years.

•She has a New Single which will be released May 21, 2022entitled “I’m A Miracle”. And is a co-host for the podcast “Prophetic Voices.”

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•Honorary Bishop Jesse McDowell, Associate Pastor of Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church in Chicago, IL

•At the age of 16 he accepted his call to ministry and ordained at the age of 25 during a session at Christ Temple in Indianapolis, IN. He served as the FIRST State Youth Chairman of Illinois.

•He was a progressive and youth leader where his ideas and initiatives propelled the PCAF Youth Department.

•Bishop McDowell has just recorded a single “To Know Jesus.”

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•Honoring the memory of O’Landa Draper, who was known for his directing style. He founded the choir known as “The Associates”. He and his choir were considered one of the top gospel artists in the 1990’s. He succumbed to a sudden illness and passed at the age of 34 in 1998.

•O’Landa received many awards through-out his life which includes Grammy Awards, Stellar Awards and Dove Awards. He was posthumously honored with the Rev. James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award by the Stellar Awards.

O’Landa Draper was only approaching his peak as a gospel choir leader when he experienced kidney failure. He had gone to Nashville to perform at the annual Bobby Jones Explosion July 10 – 11, 1998.  O’Landa was rushed to Metro Nashville General Hospital, where he died two days later, on July 21, 1998

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•Byron Walker is a singer, songwriter, author and Minister. He penned his first book at the age of twelve entitled “Encouraging The Teens Of Our Tomorrows Life By Starting Today.” He has TWO best sellers on the Amazon charts.

•Byron’s first album entitled “I Made It.” and is set to release his sophomore release entitled “No Fear.”  He has written over one thousand inspirational songs.

•Byron has a single just drop on April 15th entitled “Send Me” which features Bishop Earnest Pugh.  He also has a single "Without You"  featuring Sheri Jones-Moffett

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•Marketa Sconiers has worked professionally in the music industry for almost 40 years. She has served in leadership roles as Minister of Music / Director of Worship Arts.

•Marketa penned most of her freshman project, “I Will Sing” released in 2006. By co-producing her music Marketa is continuing to learn the art and business of music production. She also serves as COO of Chordmony Music, Inc.

•Marketa recently released her New Single “The Sacrifice” and is excited about the product.

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•D. NICOLE An accomplished marketing professional with over 25 years of experience, including 10+ years as an adjunct professor in marketing and business-related subjects. •D. Nicole & Company provides strategic marketing solutions to help businesses and organizations reach their marketing goals and objectives. With this new age of marketing, she has made a measurable impact on clients needing to push through all the distractions that social media and marketing activities present while developing positive, engaging, and educational platforms to influence customers to purchase, follow and share a product or service. •D. Nicole is an Honorary Board member in the Atlanta chapter of Gospel Industry Network (G.I.N.). She hosts: Testimony Friday with D. Nicole on IG Live since 2020, and a Promoter for The International Roots Festival. •Marketing Director & 1st Gospel Stage Promoter for Stellar Awards; winning album for publicity for Isaiah Thomas Live part 1 Special Edition, 2007.

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• If We Can Do It, You Can Too!

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•Sr. Lajuana D. Weathers who has served as a “Holistic Vocal Technique Clinician” which has allowed her the opportunity to work with various groups for over 60 years. She served as the first Minister of Music for the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago.

•Sr. Lajuana was the vocal coach for Pastor Dan Willis on his recording “A Man and His Music”. She was also a facilitator at the Lighthouse 2016 Conference along with Benny Hinn and Lanny Wolfe.

•As a member of the Gayden Sisters Trio, (best known for the song "Honestly, Honestly") they sang locally and were guests on the Mahalia Jackson Show; guests on the Today Show and the Arthur Godfrey Show in 1955.  This group is the oldest living sister trio.

•And the First Female to conduct a choir in Bethlehem Square in Jerusalem.

Sr. Price has worked with such groups as the Wooten Choral Ensemble, Doris Ward Workshop Chorale, Mark Hubbard, the Ecclesiastes Community Choir, Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir (GMAC), Chicago Mass Choir and many others.

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Lisa Collins a contributing columnist of Billboard Magazine writes her "In The Spirit" article covering the Gospel Music Workshop of America's Gospel Convention in 1993.  Her highlights not only share details about the convention she also discusses the Gospel Artists attending and participating as well as covers the FIRST Singsation Gospel Expo where prize awards for competition of $25,000 in scholarship money.  There was also a "Battle of Quartets" where the purses ranged from $2,000 to $5,000 in awards.

In this September 4, 1993 issue of Billboard there was a review and interview of the newly elected, Al Hobbs, Chairman of Gospel Music Workshop of America.  This on the 26th Anniversary of the workshop following the passing of founder Rev. James Cleveland.

The show rounds out with the Top 40 Gospel Albums ending the week of September 4, 1993; with the closing highlighting snippets of the Top 10.

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Mother Willie Mae Ford was one be pronounced “one of the most important gospel singers of the century” by The New York Times.  She influenced such singers as Mahalia Jackson and Brother Joe May.

Willie Mae, Mary, Emma, and Geneva— the Ford Sisters Quartet, a gospel group that performed around the Midwest throughout the early 1920s.

From 1936 until the late 1980s, she served as director of the convention’s Soloist Bureau, evaluating, coaching, and influencing a who’s who of gospel singers: Roberta Martin, Mahalia Jackson, Edna Gallmon Cooke, Martha Bass, Myrtle Scott, the O’Neal Twins, and Brother Joe May. 

Appeared at the 1972 Newport Jazz Festival singing Gospel which resurged her recording career at the age of 67.  

One of the featured women in Brian Lanker’s I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America 1989.

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•Curtis Fondren has a hit song which has captured much accolades and awards: “With Thee I Wed” featuring Desmond Pringle and Felicia Coleman-Evans which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Nielsen BDS Internet Radio Gospel Chart.

•Curtis is a native of Chicago IL; a seasoned music professional and a master percussionist. He has furthered his musical career by performing in various genres with such singers as Tramaine Hawkins, Rev. James Cleveland, Vanessa Bell Armstrong and many others.

•For over three decades Curtis developed and perfected his musical craft while playing on various recordings.

•Today Curtis serves as an integral part of the musical dream team at the Christian Tabernacle Church Baptist, which was under the leadership of the late Pastor Macceo L. Woods

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•Apostle Dr. SheridaLovelace, the founder of S.L. Ministries and Passion for Worship International; based in Atlanta, GA. The author of “Sleeping Beauty ~ Dream Again.”

•Sherida is the present producer and host of “The Triumphant Show w/ SheridaLovelace” which broadcasts on local, national and international radio and Television platforms.

•She is a recent recipient of DOPE Women in Radio 2021 honored through the Spin Awards. She is the founder of HGM3 (His Global Movement Manifesting Manna) Gospel Dance & Corporate Creativity Broadcast. Sherida has been a featured guest on TV and Radio Stations throughout the country and internationally.

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•Veronica Evans is an Independent Artist recently breaking on the scene, she has been singing since high school during the time her father began his pastoral ministry on the westside of Chicago.  Several years ago she began writing songs the Lord has been giving her.  With the encouragement of her brother she went into the studio to record.  Veronica is a Gospel Music songwriter

•Known as VE & Covenant, in December of 2021, she released a Christmas EP "Immanuel" and has at least six (6) more singles to release soon.  You may find her releases on most streaming music outlets.

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•Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid who has the National reputation as being one of the most outstanding Minister’s of Music this side of Heaven. Her unique style of directing is majestic and has enhanced worship services for over 70 years.

•Lou Della Evans-Reid was the first pianist at the highly notable Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church of Chicago where the founding Pastor was the late Rev. Clay Evans. And in 1963 was appointed Minister of Music of Fellowship which was a rarity during that time.

•She is known world-wide for her moving renditions of hymn arrangements and has served abroad demonstrating and teaching her gifted techniques. Mama Lou is celebrated for arranging such notable songs as “Bringing in The Sheaves” and “New Name In Glory” both have been featured in musical recordings.

•At age 91 Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid continues to be actively involved with choirs, especially her own choir “The Lou Della Evans-Reid Traditional Gospel Choir.

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•L. Stanley Davis a noted clinician, historian and specialist in Black Sacred Music with an emphasis in gospel and Black sacred music history & performance. He has taught at both DePaul and Loyola Universities in Chicago.

•L. Stanley’s achievements reflect his lifelong love, passion, dedication and commitment to music. He has served as presenters at workshops, conferences and annual conventions across the country. He also co-founded Gospel Arts Workshop dedicated to the preservation, production and promotion of the gospel music art form.

•In 1987 he became a member of a select group of singers and musicians “The Voices of Resurrection” who introduced the gospel sound to Australia for the very first time.

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•L. Stanley Davis a noted clinician, historian and specialist in Black Sacred Music with an emphasis in gospel and Black sacred music history & performance. He has taught at both DePaul and Loyola Universities in Chicago.

•L. Stanley’s achievements reflect his lifelong love, passion, dedication and commitment to music. He has served as presenters at workshops, conferences and annual conventions across the country. He also co-founded Gospel Arts Workshop dedicated to the preservation, production and promotion of the gospel music art form.

•In 1987 he became a member of a select group of singers and musicians “The Voices of Resurrection” who introduced the gospel sound to Australia for the very first time.

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Charles G. Hayes was ordained in the Ministry at the age of 19 years old in1957. Then two years later he organized /founded Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer on April 28, 1959. During the growth of his church ministry he also developed one of the top rated Church Choirs to ever hit the charts. Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir” became known affectionately known as “The Warriors”.  

Dr. Charles G. Hayes and Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir has recorded over 30 albums and five single 45’s throughout the past 50 YEARS. Out of the thirty plus albums, two went “GOLD” (over 50,000 copies sold), and others made the No. 1 spot on the charts around the world. 

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•The Gay Sisters of Chicago, Illinois became the top selling singing artists for Savoy Records In 1951, Geraldine, Evelyn and Mildred Gay went from local gospel sensations in Chicago’s Church of God in Christ community to national stardom with the release of the hit single, “God Will Take Care of You”.   They travelled the world sharing their style of Gospel Music.  Because of their release “God Will Take Care of You” it became a top seller of 1 Million copies; which is the equivalent of a Platinum Album these days.  That was unheard of in the 1950’s. •The Gay family, after moving to Chicago, IL were members and attended Elder Lucy Smith’s All Nations Pentecostal Church on the West Side.  Elder Lucy Smith was a Pentecostal pastor and faith healer and the grandmother of Little Lucy Smith (Pianist for the Roberta Martin Singers.)  The All-Nations Pentecostal church had over 3, 000 members with a weekly radio broadcast affording the Gay Sisters access to reach people all over the Midwest. •The Gay Sisters appeared with Mahalia Jackson at Carnegie Hall, recorded several sides/singles for Savoy Records during the 1950’s and, along with their brother Donald “Preacher” Gay, in the 1960’s for Rush Records Checker Records, Faith Records, and other labels. •Most recently, (2014) Geraldine Gay and her brother Donald Gay teamed for projects released by The Sirens Records. Almost to the end, Geraldine could sit down and play gospel piano in a style that combined the kinetic energy of Arizona Dranes with the whispering jazz of Thomas Dorsey & Erroll Garner. She was a magician at the keys.

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This episode tells a bit of Malaco Record Label's history and it's significance in the genre of Black Gospel Music.  The company started in the 1960's focused on The Southern soul sounds featuring artists who were generating a crowd that did not necessarily hit the top radio stations or fan base.  Many of the early artists were soul singers and blues singers it wasn't until Misty Blue came out and hit the charts hard then garnering the attention of this small town independent record label.  As a matter of fact that one song is said to prevent the label from going into bankruptcy.

In the 1970's the owners decided to lean into the Black gospel genere signing several quartet groups to their label, however the label's largest signing choir did not come on until the mid to late 1980's and became the label's largest selling group to date.  And that group was none other than The Mississippi Mass Choir (Organized by the Late Frank Williams of The Williams Brothers).

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Rev. Milton R. Brunson Founded The Thompson Community Singers ("The Tommies") in 1948 on the West Side of Chicago, IL at the age of 18 after graduating from McKinley High School.  Many of the 40 singers in the core choir were classmates of his.  Milton was trained by Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson and Robert Johnson as he pursued a career in music in 1947.  Over time the choir had once grown to over 200 members.  The choir was named to honor Rev. Eugene Thompson who gave the choir access to rehearse in the basement of St. Stephen AME Church on Chicago's West Side.  Rev. Thompson was instrumental in the choir singing around Chicago at various churches, special events and community events.  As the choir presented more they were repeat guests on Jubliee Showcase Television Show hosted by Sid Ordower.

In 1964 after going through seminary Milton Brunson became the found Pastor of Christ Tabernacle MB Church.  Through the years of service to the West side community in Chicago - following his passing in 1997 there was a U.S. Post Office dedicated in his name and a Chicago Public School

With the dedication and professionalism of Rev. Brunson the Tommies secured many showcases, appearances and accolades.  The first recording to hit the charts was in the 1960's with "I'll Trade A Lifetime" and the years following the choir continued recordings that hit the gospel charts Over and Over again.  The choir won many awards for chart topping songs for over 10 years during the 1980's and 1990's.

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•Lanvester “Lance” Jackson is a native of Atlanta ATL (to some) who began his musical studies with Dr. Mary Frances in the Atlanta Public Schools. His musical concentration was on guitar and organ. At the age of 13 he was hired as church organist for a local church and has been playing ever since.

•Lanvester has served churches in Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA, Washington D.C. and Atlanta (which includes 15 years as staff organist and director of the Martin Luther King Sr. Choir at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Lanvester has also performed in Jazz and R&B bands. From 1985 through 1991 Lance was organist for the Atlanta Masonic Choir and contributed two original compositions to their 1999 recording project “Been So Good”. In 1987 Lance organized a community choir named “The Voices of Reason”. The choir disbanded in 1993. He is currently director of music and organist at Paradise Baptist Church and in Atlanta.

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•Edward Wright briefly took music lessons and began playing for his piano teacher’s children’s choir on to teen church and by the age of 14 began playing for the church as the main musician.  He has composed music for Movies and Television.

•Edward has been able to travel and serve great churches and travel the country with an evangelist. During his travels and journey, he discovered his love for teaching piano. He started a YouTube channel to reach more people with his teaching methods. His YouTube channel is Edward Wright.

Edward teaches techniques, methods and musical theory for keyboardists and he translates that along with vocal training and exercises.  His dynamic methods are not just 1 dimensional, he does live instruction asking that participants present during his YouTube Live!  He is very energetic and Loves teaching music!

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•Pastors Joseph & Trina Davis of Word for the World Ministries International of Chicago, IL are my guests today. This family is of Word in Ministry and Word in song.

•I asked for a group interview to talk about and celebrate the New Single Release of “Not Too Late” Available December 27th

•Trina Davis Ministries has hosted “The Help” Women’s Conference; released CD’s and Singles with the previous single released in 2016 “My Prayer.”

•Both Apostle Joseph & Pastor Trina Davis hosted their Internet radio show “Words to Live By” and authored a book “I Said I DO, But Sometimes I Don’t Want To.”

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•Dr. Ouida Waltryce Harding began her “on the job training” in church music leadership at the age of twelve, in Harlem NY. During her collegic studies Her studies at Morehouse focused on Church Music with a specialization for standards in music ministry.

•September 2012 she was ordained as the first Minister of Music for Worship. Following this ordination, she was featured in the December 2012 Edition of Baltimore’s Grace and Glory Magazine and accepted the invitation to lecture at the prestigious Hampton Ministers Conference in June of 2013 and 2014.

•Presently, Dr. Harding is serving as consultant to help pastors set standards in music ministry leadership in the Black Church… and beyond.

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Honoring the memory of James C. Chambers, the founder, organizer, executive director and producer of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir of Chicago in 1971. The choir released their first album 1979 where you could hear the power of the choir and James’ building on vocal excellence.

James C. Chambers had a design and a method all his own and with every opportunity he thrived to give God his Best and stressed that others around him did so as well.  James was a true visionary and made those around him see where he lead and directed.  With each year, each concert, each recording and each anniversary; James sought ways to get the Best out of his choir; The Ecclesiastes Community Choir of Chicago Illinois.  ECC presented 5 recordings during the late 1970's and into the early to mid 1990's.  During that time James and ECC made several transitions in music and in vocal strengths.  Following each annual event ECC had, James would review the concert or anniversary to see where he could improve.

James C. Chambers was the organizer and founder of the Ecclesiastes Community Choir; in 1988 he organized and was founder of the ECC Music Workshop (a week long seminar) culminating with the Music Workshop Choir at the end to have a recording session.  In 1990 the choir's name was changed to The Chicago Mass Choir and released their first album in 1991.

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•Rev. Ray A. Patrick served as Assistant Pastor at the Oakwood University Church (a 3,000-member congregation) and he Pastored the Ephesus Community Church in San Jose, California.

•Rev. Patrick has also tackled media hosting a weekly radio program named “Ray of Hope Gospel Show” on both Adventist Radio London and  medianetgospel.com, He is a contributor on Premier Gospel, London's largest gospel station. Prior to this he hosted,  "Solid Rock" on 1450 AM in Huntsville AL, which had approximately 20,000 listeners. He was also a consistent contributor to W.O.C.G. 90.1 FM with "Prayer on the Line" where he served as a Prayer Counselor. He  produced and hosted his first weekly TV show, "AdventConnex" on AT&T cable in Los Angeles, California.  And his sermons are played on several TV stations around the world.

•His Motto: “Keep it real"

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•James “JB” Brown is a musician, producer, creative leader and executive credited with shaping the sound of gospel in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

•James began his professional music career as a Musical Director (M.D.) for gospel legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong and later as the Musical Director for the late Rev. Daryl Coley. His musical leadership appointments include mega churches: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, West Angeles COGIC and Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Church.

•In 2009, James founded The JB Factory LLC. which is an entertainment and music production company based in Los Angeles, California.  Brown has built a collective committed to connecting artists with opportunities.

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•Calvin Gibbs, Jr. who has many passions among which are Theatrical Acting, Directing and Producing. He has produced Christian theatre arts programs in theaters and churches one of the largest produced was a Gospel “musical” entitled “If The Preacher Ain’tRight.” And served as Theatre Arts Director for a well-known church in Illinois and conducted workshops for churches and their Drama Ministries across the country.

•Calvin has a motivational video blog which posts three days per week. He hosted his own podcast DRAMA TalkRadio; where the acronyms were Developing Real And Moving Art. He has now developed a new podcast Diverse Talking Heads.

•Calvin also presents workshops and trainings to express communication, speaking and diversity.

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•Alexia Curry is a native of Tyler, Tx, but now resides in Fate, Tx. With her soul-stirring voice and down to earth image, Alexia's style of passionate praise resonates with both young and seasoned worshippers.  •Alexia started her professional journey in November of 2021 when her single "Hear His Voice" debuted. This single has won her awards such as, Female Soloist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Traditional Artist of the Year, and Up and Coming Artist of the Year.  •Alexia's natural ability, strong will, and intense determination has propelled AlexiaCurryMusic forward to this point in her career. While Alexia has achieved so much, there’s still a great deal she wants to accomplish in the world of Gospel music. •Alexia's second single "It's Time" has remained on several charts and nominated for several awards. Alexia is a member of The East Texas Gospel Music Professionals (ETGMP) and a member of The International Music Association (TIMA). Alexia continues to keep God first and encourages others along the way. •Please send Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send the email to ⁠⁠letstalk2gmg@gmail.com⁠⁠ •You may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest episode is published. Subscribe on Spotify and we will know you are a regular listener. All 4 Seasons of guests are still live; check out some other Podcast Episodes. •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB Aired on iHeart Radio & Live365 •Both Podcast and Radio show are heard anywhere in the World! •NEW BOOK RELEASE! •Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History

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•Andrae Edward Crouch born in San Francisco, CA in 1942. He was a trailblazer no doubt with his rhythmic sounds and modern pop beats singing about God and all of His Good News. Andrae started as a teen writing songs and moving audiences to the edge of gospel music (during that time.)

•His best-known group was The Disciples who put such songs in our ears like “Soon and Very Soon”, “My Tribute”, “Take Me Back”, and so many others. With his edgy sounds he made waves in the music industry questioning was it really gospel music he was writing and singing? On this episode I’ll share information researched and of what some magazine writers said about this multi award winner Rev. Mr. Andrae Crouch.

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•On today’s show I will share some history which I researched from Billboard Magazine from 1985. This specific issue features Gospel Music. But it’s not quite what you think entirely. In this episode I will share information about a few record labels, their executives and the “move” into Christian/ Gospel music.

•I’ll share a few excerpts of articles, ads and featured artists. I’ll also sprinkle a couple of songs here and there.

•These shows are to explore, record and raise excitement about Gospel Music and its Gold. I hope you the audience enjoyed this episode; as much as I have.

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ECC MUSIC WORKSHOP was a vision James C. Chambers had to unite choirs, singers, groups, directors, song writers and musicians across Chicago, Illinois.  In 1988 that vision went into action.  At the first Workshop there were over 200 delegates who attended and participated.  The vision James had was to have contributions from around the city and to conduct various classes, trainings and collaborations.  On this show there are excerpts of the first workshop culmination.  Since the choir had rehearsals each evening following the classes and trainings the decision was to organize material to record.  Although the 1988 Mass Choir was recorded, the recording did not get released as anticipated. There was exceptional music submitted by songwriters to name a few , William Hamilton, Lonnie Hunter, Bishop J.C. White (of Connecticut), Amaaris Palmore, Abe Cooke, Brenda Joyce Moore.  The musical staff was phenomenal which included Mark Taylor, Anthony Harmon, David Brock, Tyrone Dickerson, Bryant Jones, Cameron Jarmon, Wayne Barnett, Leslie Sanders, Carlos Patterson, William Hamilton.  The directorial staff included James C. Chambers, Bryant Jones, Steven "Puff" Jones, Lonnie Hunter, Abe Cooke & Brenda Joyce Moore. If you have any questions or comments about this episode, please send an email: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com