REGINA BELLE LAUNCHES HER GOSPEL CAREER “HIGHER” WITH NEW CD RELEASE

REGINA BELLE LAUNCHES HER GOSPEL CAREER “HIGHER” WITH NEW CD RELEASE

Get ready for new high spirited and highly charged Gospel music from four time Grammy® Award and Academy Award winner vocalist Regina Belle on June 5, which will include songs like “Make An Example Out of Me”, “Mighty In Battle”, “Coming Back” and “God Must Have Been With You”! After the chart-topping success of the [...]

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New Issue: Are You In Control of Your Health?

New Issue: Are You In Control of Your Health?

The new issue of Ujima Magazine is hitting the stands soon. This is the last issue in our health series. Taking care of ourselves is very important.  This issue reminds us to  slow down and make sure we are healthy and living longer. As the old saying goes, “slow down and smell the roses.” Our [...]

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GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees

GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, Dallas Holm, The Hoppers, Love Song and Rex Humbard Announced as GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees  By Naomi Logan Richard NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 10, 2012 – The GMA Foundation (GMAF) has announced that it will induct Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, Dallas Holm, The Hoppers, Love Song and Rex Humbard into the GMA Gospel [...]

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VaShawn Mitchell: Live Recording Apology

VaShawn Mitchell: Live Recording Apology

Live Recording Apology   Submitted by Naomi Logan Richard  See Letter of Apology below from Stellar Award winner Vashawn Mitchell. VMan Entertainment Inc.May 10, 2012   Dear Friends, On Monday, April 30th, the Lord allowed me to release a sound that I believe is purposefully Created 4 This Generation. Along with a fantastic group of singers, musicians [...]

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Musical Review: Ruben Studdard in Austin

Musical Review: Ruben Studdard in Austin

I was excited to hear that Ruben Studdard was performing in Austin, Texas on May the 7th at One World Theatre. I drove into what appeared to be a castle like venue. Opened the door and I was subdued by the most welcoming and smiling staff that was there to serve. Talk about customer service! [...]

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MOST POWERFUL VOICES GOSPEL COMPETITION

MOST POWERFUL VOICES GOSPEL COMPETITION

DALLAS, TX — The votes are in and the judges have chosen P. Lo Jetson as the winner of the nationwide Most Powerful Voices gospel singing competition.  This 22-year-old gospel rapper from Clinton, Mississippi, whose real name is Dale Sellers, beat out more than 500 contestants for the coveted grand prize title. The competition, which is presented by [...]

The Future of Gospel Music

The Future of Gospel Music

Christian music dates back to the Old Testament of the Bible.  We find the early church being a singing church with instruments and dance.  Music was used to connect with God and to usher the Spirit of God into worship.  It was part of ceremonies, marriages, ordinations, victories and it provided comfort during calamities.  We [...]

Texas Shows Up and Shows Out at the 43rd Dove Awards in Atlanta

Texas Shows Up and Shows Out at the 43rd Dove Awards in Atlanta

The Annual Dove Award Show is a major event in the music industry, and participants are very carefully chosen.  Texas was well represented beginning with the Co-Host, David Mann who did an excellent job alongside Chonda Pierce.  Together, they kept the show moving and the audience laughing.  They are naturally funny, and entertaining.  Mann, a [...]