Tuesday, March 15, 2011

R.I.P. Sherman Washington of the Zion Travelers

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While the earthly roll of Golden Era Gospel singers gets smaller day by day, you can be assured that the Heavenly Choir is getting some prim...
Monday, March 7, 2011

85th Birthday Musical Tribute to Delois Barrett Campbell

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The 85th Birthday Musical Tribute for gospel legend Delois Barrett Campbell will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011 3pm at First Church of Deliv...
Saturday, February 26, 2011

Happy 175th Birthday, Texas! Let's celebrate by focusing on the Golden Era Gospel Greats from Texas

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March 2nd marks the 175th birthday of the Lone Star State. I know it's a little early, but to celebrate, here's one of my first eve...
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Monday, February 14, 2011

Repost: A Golden Era Valentine's Day Word

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By: Joseph Middleton Originally posted February 14, 2010 During the Golden Era of Gospel, it was not uncommon to see entire albums dedicated...
Sunday, February 13, 2011

Congrats to Mavis Staples on her Grammy win!

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It's been a long time coming, but after over 60 years in the music business, Mavis Staples has won her first ever Grammy. Staples took h...
Saturday, February 12, 2011

Happy Birthday to Roberta Martin!

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February 12, or 14th depending on your source, marks what would have been Roberta Martin's 104th birthday. Varying sources say she would...
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Fantasia to play Mahalia Jackson in biopic about Jackson

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News outlets are reporting that R&B singer and American Idol alum, Fantasia Barrino, has secured the lead role in an upcoming Mahalia J...