Sound of Gospel

Once a powerhouse for unforgettable vessels that brought forth God's word through song, Sound of Gospel is now re-releasing more of their classics in stores once again and it's about time (now if Sweet Rain would get on board so Hezekiah's and GMWA Youth's earlier albums can be available to all of us!!!). Those releases include Yolanda Adam's debut album, "Just As I Am", Twinkie Clark's "Praise Belongs To God", and Mattie Moss Clark's "He Was Hung Up For My Hang Ups". So stop by your local music store, shop online, or special order them and be blessed!

GMWA Choirs

Taken from GMWA's website :

"In 1968 James Cleveland had a dream. He gathered a small circle of gifted writers, singers and instrumentalists in Philadelphia in hopes of nurturing young talent and furthering the development of the music he loved and devoted his life to.

Thirty one years later, that dream has flourished into a nationwide reality and has become one of the cornerstones of Gospel music, the Gospel Music Workshop of America. Today GMWA has nearly 30,000 members in 150 chapters across America and abroad. Each year they meet at their annual convention in August and sing, learn and fellowship together.

The GMWA has been the training ground for a number of Gospel’s greatest talent’s and visionaries, including contemporary superstars Kirk Franklin and John P. Kee, and many others. It’s an organization whose sole purpose has always been to give Gospel musicians opportunities and settings where they can both teach and learn from each other, and to know that the fruits of their labor could one day reach literally around the world."

So today, I thought I'd do a post featuring all four Gospel Music Workshop of America's choirs; GMWA National Mass Choir, GMWA Youth Mass Choir, GMWA Men of Promise, and GMWA Women of Worship. I hope you all are blessed by it and if so, go to GMWA's website to find out how you, a family member, a friend, or even your child can be apart of your local GMWA chapter.

Lilmama

P.S.

Remember to change .3ds to .rar to extract. If you're unsure of how to do that, please read this informing post Lavonda wrote for reference.

GMWA National Mass Choir

25th Anniversary

GMWA Youth Mass Choir

New Orleans 2000

GMWA Men of Promise

Since He Got up, I Can Go Up

GMWA Women of Worship

When The Praises Go Up

GoJazz and some Neo-Soul

Lori Perry
Wrote This Song (2004)

From Amazon.com--"In 2003 Lori began to work on her first solo release, titled 'Wrote This Song,' she calls this spirit-based music featured on the project GoJazz. The fusion combines Gospel and Jazz music with a unique synergy leaving the listener feeling completely uplifted and calmed at the same time.

"Lori was inspired by several influences to write almost every song on her project covering a wide range of emotion and depth. 'My testimony is actually one that encompasses the testimonies of many others. I feel compelled to be the voice for many individuals who don’t get the opportunity to put a microphone in their hand and reach thousands of people at one time. I want to tell their stories for them as well as walk you through my spiritual journey.' Songs like 'No Longer Run' depict Lori’s testimony as she proclaims her new relationship with her music and begins to minister to herself. Another smash song impacting radio 'I Found It In You' moves a step farther in her journey giving praise to the Father above for the changes she has made in her life.' "

Leon Timbo
Soul Sessions (2005)

This brotha played and sang on Lisa McClendon's "Invitation" 1 & 2 from her debut My Diary, Your Life, and "The Truth Is..." from her Soul Music CD. His sound is smooth and organic. He sings encouraging words to folks in all stages of life. My favorite songs are "Gotta dance," "Relax & chill," "Baby you are a Star," and "Where you are."

Lisa McClendon
My Diary, Your Life (2002)

Lisa McClendon's debut from Shabach Entertainment is truly a masterpiece. You can actully listen to this album without skipping. The lyrics are deep, insightful, and full of anointing, truly. This album has caused me to listen to gospel music differently. Lisa avoids irritating Christian cliches and just gets to the heart of the matter, whether it's shacking up with a girl/boyfriend, religious hypocrisy, or dealing with temptation. Girlfriend just has it going on. She's a gifted wordsmith and singer.

All the songs are great, but my favorites are...well, all of them! I especially like the spoken word interludes. They add a nice personal touch and an inside view of Lisa's diary and life, because really, you may find your diary and life in this wonderful music. It's just that good.

--Krystal