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THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION Celebrates Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Beautiful City Project has announced the cast of THE GOSPEL TRUTH: SECOND EDITION, a Black History Month celebration. Back by popular demand from 2023, the show will feature an All-Black cast and band.

A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION Returns To Carnegie Hall In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

On Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m., Carnegie Hall will present A Night of Inspiration, a celebratory evening of music and dance from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Video: First Look at Baltimore Center Stage's OH HAPPY DAY!
by Joshua Wright - Sep 27, 2024

Get a first look at the now extended Baltimore Center Stage production of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'. The show will now run through October 20, 2024.

Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at Baltimore Center Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

Due to popular demand, Baltimore Center Stage has announced additional performances of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.

Photos: World Premiere Of Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! At Baltimore Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

Baltimore Center Stage is opening its 2024/25 season with the world premiere of two-time Tony Nominee Jordan E. Cooper’s new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Baltimore Center Stage to Present World Premiere of Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

Baltimore Center Stage will present the world premiere of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY!, opening the 2024/25 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Maurette Brown Clark Releases Album HE LOVES ME
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2023

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter-Producer, MAURETTE BROWN CLARK celebrates the release of her new project, 'HE LOVES ME'.

Colette Ambo and Jelani Dream to Star in FOLK NATIVITY IN CONCERT at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Alwin Bully's Folk Nativity In Concert on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:30pm.

Fall Gospel Fest Brings Award-Winning Gospel Artists To Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

In just 10 days, Overture Center and Peboga Productions offer our community live gospel music with local, regional and world-renowned gospel artists at the SSM Health Fall Gospel Fest featuring Jekalyn Carr, Joshua Rogers and Angela Primm on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

Carnegie Hall Presents A Night Of Inspiration With Ray And Vivian Chew, December 10
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2022

On Saturday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. Carnegie Hall presents the highly anticipated return of A Night of Inspiration, an uplifting evening of music, dance, and spoken word from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Fall Gospel Fest Brings Award-Winning Gospel Artist To Madison Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2022

For decades, gospel music, characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics, has provided inspiration and entertainment across the world.

Broadcast Music Inc. Celebrates Artists at 2022 Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 2, 2022

On March 31st, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) celebrated the best and brightest in gospel music at the 2022 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville. BMI’s Gospel Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the top 20 songs of the previous year were all honored at the private event hosted by BMI’s President & CEO, Mike O’Neill and BMI’s Vice President, Creative-Atlanta Catherine Brewton.

Gospel Jubilee Returns To Proctors On Saturday, April 23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2022

Two years after the coronavirus pandemic forced its silence, the critically acclaimed Gospel Jubilee returns to Proctors in Schenectady, NY. Don't miss the largest highly anticipated gospel celebration in the Capital District at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. 

A Tribute to Aretha Franklin Comes to MPAC, March 17
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2022

​​​​​​​Celebrate the music and legacy one of music's most legendary voices when A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $39-$69.

Roundabout Announces WBLS-FM Ticketing Partnership for TROUBLE IN MIND on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that the Broadway premiere of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, is partnering with radio station 107.5 WBLS-FM, the nation’s most recognizable Black radio station, offering 300 tickets at $19.57 to every preview performance in every section of the theater. 

The McCrary Sisters Return with New Single 'Amazing Grace' on April 30
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021

It was originally recorded by the Blind Boys of Alabama, who performed regularly with The Fairfield Four, the legendary quartet of whom that the sister’s father - the Reverend Samuel McCrary co-founded, so it has special meaning for them.

LIVE WITH CARNEGIE HALL Presents BE THE LIGHT: A JOYFUL CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2021

Carnegie Hall’s free streaming series Live with Carnegie Hall will present a program titled “Be the Light: A Joyful Celebration” produced and hosted by Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.

NOLA Award Winning Gospel Artist Zack Landry To Release New Single
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2021

The Vacherie, Louisiana native will release new single, 'Hold On' on March 12th, 2021. Pre-sale starts on February 26th. Growing up in Vacherie, Louisiana, Zachariah D Landry had a gift and love of music he did not realize: He was able to easily duplicate music that he heard 'by ear.'

Wharton Center Presents AMERICAN MASTERS: DAMIEN SNEED and Brandie Sutton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021

Join Brandie Sutton and Damien Sneed for a virtual concert highlighting American Masters on Friday, January 29 at 8pm.  This intimate virtual performance of voice and piano will explore the works of George Gershwin, Leslie Adams, Undine Smith Moore, Duke Ellington and more. 

Dominion Entertainment To Stream BLACK NATIVITY: A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020

The pandemic has not stopped the producers of the hit holiday musical Black Nativity from bringing their production to audiences around the world. Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience is known for sold out performances in Atlanta, and cities in the southeast, will return this year as a streamed theatrical concertized performance.