Tag: Videos

Gospel singer Cissy Houston speaks on daughter Whitney

For the first time since Whitney Houston’s death, Cissy Houston sat down with My9 TV’s Brenda Blackmon at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark to reflect on her superstar daughter’s life.  You can watch the exclusive interview below.

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Video – 2012 NCGAG Prestige Award Nominees Announced

Pastor Arvetra Jones, Jr., president of the NC Gospel Announcers’ Guild has announced this year’s Prestige Award nominees.  The awards banquet will be Friday, May 18, at 7 PM, at Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham.  Visit www.ncgag.org for more info.

“Little Old Lady’s” gospel goes viral on YouTube

Hundreds of thousands of gospel heads have seen the video on YouTube titled, “This Little Old Lady WIPED the church OUT!!!” in which Sis. Rowena Smith works the congregation into a frenzy with “To God Be The Glory (My Tribute).”  With over a million views to date, it’s entirely appropriate to say that the octogenarian has become a YouTube sensation.

Patty Stohlman at www.nola.com recently caught up with Sis. Smith to talk with her about her newfound widespread popularity.  Her initial reaction is priceless. See St. Rose Gospel Singer Becomes A Surprise Hit On YouTube.

Kirk Franklin – “I Smile” Remix Video & Tour Announcement

 
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“Fly Again” Music Video – Sounds of Blackness

Malaco Records has released the official music video of the new inspirational single by Sounds of Blackness.  Click here to watch.

Rev. James Herndon and chorus present concert of gospel pearls

 

 

Rev. James Herndon of the famed Caravans (1959-1967), and the Interdenominational Male Chorus gave a rousing concert Sunday afternoon at Durham’s Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.  Under Rev. Herndon’s direction, the chorus’s performances included hymns as well as classics by Jessy Dixon (“I Am Redeemed”), Albertina Walker (“I Can Go to God in Prayer”), Alvin Darling (“All Night”), and Walter Hawkins (“Marvelous”).  In addition to directing, in trademark fashion, Rev. Herndon moved the audience with his sermonic introductory narratives to each selection.
 
The Interdenominational Male Chorus was founded in the Triangle area in 2002.  The choir’s accompanist is Lennis Cooper, Jr.
 
Also appearing on the program was the soulful female quintet, Powerful Elegance.
 
GMF’s Libra Boyd has posted “I Can Go to God in Prayer,” featuring Rev. Herndon and the choir on YouTube: The Caravans’ Rev. James Herndon Sings!!.

 

Photo by Libra Boyd

Official Music Video by K-Praise – "Count Your Blessings"

“Count Your Blessings” Official Music Video (2011)
K-Praise
I AM Records

K-Praise’s new hip-hop music video, “Count Your Blessings” is an attention-grabber for sure.  The eye-catching graphics, fast-paced transitions, and creative logo parodies will hold your interest, but it’s the lyrical flow and content that’ll have you and your mama bobbing your heads and naming your blessings right along with the young Oklahoma-based gospel rapper.

K-Praize, born Kevieion Johnson, made his recording debut in 2004, and was given his stage name (which stands for Kevieion Praising God) shortly thereafter.

The “Count Your Blessings” audio track is one of sixteen on K-Praise’s current CD release, Kingdom Certified (Reinforced).  The project is available at iTunes.  The official music video is below.

Sizzlin' This Week (4/4/11) – "In His Name"

“In His Name”
John K. Thorpe
From the CD, In His Name (2007)
Available at Apple Music

Simple musical accompaniment and the opening lyric, “Let us take this bread together in His name,” introduce this worshipful Communion selection.  By the time John Thorpe arrives at the second verse, “Lord, they drove nails in Your hands; they drove a nail in Your feet, but Lord you knew that wasn’t enough to save me,” it is apparent that this is a beautifully written song of reflection and gratitude fitting for the Easter season too.
 
Thorpe provokes us to remembrance of the sacrifices of Jesus and the power of His name.  By the song’s end, the listener’s heart is filled with thanksgiving and the atmosphere is filled with worship.
 

Sizzlin’ This Week is the GMF editor’s gospel music pick of the week from her personal playlist.  Every style. Every era.