| Uganda: Gospel Music for Battle | | Posted Friday, October 20, 2006 3:04:43 AM by Blog57 Team | | THE Rev. Fr. Deogratias Mugabo, a priest of Lugazi Diocese, has joined the fraternity of celebrated Catholic Gospel musicians. But unlike artistes like Fr. Anthony Aliddeki Musaala and Fr. Michael Ssenfuma, who picked up urban contemporary Gospel music, Mugabo has opted for sacred classics. Mugabo's music shares many elements with that of Fr. James Kabuye, an internationally reknown liturgical music writer/composer, who holds an incredible 1,000-song repertoire. Mugabo's songs, which are highly polyphonic, are rich with Gospel-rooted themes. The songs are also sweetly melodious and choral. Mugabo uses appropriate lyrics, which effectively deliver the spiritual and moral messages of the respective songs. The Bishop of Lugazi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Mathias Ssekamaanya, says of Mugabo's liturgical works, "This son of the Church has composed beautiful songs which are full of edifying power.... | |
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| | | Festival Offers Food, Friends and Gospel Music at Family Theme ... | | Posted Thursday, September 07, 2006 1:06:16 PM by Blog57 Team | | (AgapePress) - Some of the best groups in Southern Gospel music are on the stages at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, for the first Southern Gospel Picnic. The 11-day celebration features 500 performances on stages throughout the family-friendly theme park. It's not too late to get in on the fun. And the inspiration. And, of course, the fried chicken! The event runs through September 10, and still to come are The Dove Brothers (September 7-8), humorist Dennis Swanberg ("The Swan," September 7-10), the Florida Boys (September 10) and more. For the kids, there are dozens of rides named after the Ozark traditions reflected in the park -- rides like Lost River of the Ozarks, American Plunge and Fire-in-the-Hole. The brand new Grand Exposition features ten new family rides and new games.... | |
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| | | Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee to Feature McCoy Tyner, Marcus Miller, and More | | Posted Friday, September 01, 2006 3:18:08 AM by Blog57 Team | | Berklee turns up the heat for the Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee 2006-2007, presenting a lineup of concerts featuring a wide variety of music ranging from jazz, blues, and roots to Latin, pop, R&B, and gospel. Guest artists include legends of jazz and gospel music, as well as acclaimed up-and-coming musicians. McCoy Tyner, Derek Trucks Band & Susan Tedeschi Band, Marcus Miller, Sweet Honey In The Rock, and more are to be featured. Some of these artists will perform with Berklee students, faculty, or alumni, showcasing Berklee's own heavy-hitters alongside the best of contemporary music. All concerts begin at 8:15 p.m. (unless otherwise noted), at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA. For ticket information, call 617-747-2261 or visit www.berkleebpc.com.... | |
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| | | What about gospel music? | | Posted Friday, July 28, 2006 5:03:32 AM by Blog57 Team | | They trade by the name Chitheka Family and one of the many things they are known for is their intoxicating sting in the gospel music circles. Whenever they call, a tall string of fans will run. The Chitheka Family owes its name to the fact that the six membersNaomi (Mrs Simbi), Nyaradzai (Mrs Ndolo), Mercy, Ezekiel, Susan, and the founder and group leader Enesia (Mrs Chitheka-Malunga)are one, daughters and a son of Bishop Chitheka of the Church of Forward in Faith. The group, now five years old having set out on musical journey in 2001, has so far painted a legacy by doing three albumsMsiyeni Mulungu (2001), Mfuneni Ambuye (2003) and the latest Mwazi Wa Yesu that they originally did in 2005 but had to remix in 2006 after fans were not so amused with its production. The move paid off because the fans now appreciate the way it has been remixed, says Chitheka-Malunga.... | |
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| | | Gospel | | Posted Sunday, July 23, 2006 7:05:31 AM by Blog57 Team | | Featuring six bluegrass gospel bands from as far away as New Mexico, the Bluegrass GospelGrass festival gets under way Saturday, July 22, at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center bandshell in Rapid City.Music begins at 10 a.m., and the festival ends at 10 p.m. Bands performing are Rapid City band Joyful Noise, Bost Family Traditions, Triple L, SouthWind, Free River and Betwixt N Between. The event will be emceed by cowboy poet Bill Bunting and his wife, Cheryl.Most of the bands in the festival are comprised of family members, including some with children as young as 1.The festival is free, but concert-goers are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or monetary donation for Church Response, an organization that distributes food and other items to low-income families. .... | |
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