CDs (Gospel)

Released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Shirley Caesar's solo career, which she began after her apprenticeship in the long-running vocal group the Caravans, AFTER 40 YEARS: STILL SWEEPING THROUGH THE CITY proves that Caesar has lost none of her vaunted vocal power. A strong, sanctified blend of classic gospel and more contemporary sounds, … (More)

Released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Shirley Caesar's solo career, which she began after her apprenticeship in the long-running vocal group the Caravans, AFTER 40 YEARS: STILL SWEEPING THROUGH THE CITY proves that Caesar has lost none of her vaunted vocal power. A strong, sanctified blend of classic gospel and more contemporary sounds, … (More)

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Intersound/Light Records' SONGS OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION collects a handful of contemporary gospel tracks that draw from the works of both the old guard (Shirley Caesar, Bishop Albert Jamison, Commissioned) and the new (Youthful Praise, Paul Porter, Bishop Paul Morton). At ten tracks it's hardly representative of the genre, but it serves as a … (More)

The Trinity collection is an astounding 3-disc collection presenting the groups and songs at the roots of the Southern Gospel movement. Re-mastered from the original Sun Records recordings, this collection includes Gospel Hall of Fame members and Grammy and Dove award winning groups such as The Blackwood Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Kingsmen … (More)

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A COLLECTION OF BLUEGRASS HYMNS  Nothing but the Blood, Believe, Footprints of Jesus, Solid Rock, River of Life and more...  BONUS DVD: The Jordanaires Their track record is beyond phenomenal and now on their 50th anniversary, the Jordanaires have recorded some of their all-time favorite songs to share with the fans who have stuck by … (More)

1. Why We Sing [Live] - Kirk Franklin  2. Faithful Is Our God [Live] - Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir  3. Great Is Your Mercy [Live] - Donnie McClurkin  4. Say the Name [Remix][Live] - Martha Munizzi  5. Available to You [Live] - Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers,  6. I … (More)

The younger sister of the Winans, one of the key vocal groups of contemporary black gospel, Vickie Winans is the genre's Janet Jackson and one of the genre's most beloved figures: a six-time Grammy nominee whose sales and star power hold their own against her siblings. This compilation, which is part of Light Records' GOSPEL LEGACY series of … (More)

Music has a tremendous power to touch people on a profound level.  There is nothing like the sound of a simple voice singing praise and devotion to God, whether it is a pop vocal arrangement, layered harmonies or down-home quartet singing to really make listeners embrace the emotional quality of a song.  When you gather these sounds … (More)

Part of Light Records' ongoing GOSPEL LEGACY collection of single-artist anthologies, this well chosen 12-track compilation is an excellent introduction to one of the finest male solo singers in contemporary black gospel. Spanning all of his career, GOSPEL LEGACY includes Walter Hawkins favorites like "He'll Bring You Out," "What is … (More)

What happened to Warren Barfield? After a season of trials and setbacks that roughed him up in more ways that one, the singer/songwriter unleashed a soulful guitar-pop album, 2006's Reach, that stood in stark contrast to the guy next door charm of his self-titled debut. The disc earned him favorable reviews that compared him to the likes of John … (More)

Part of Light Records' GOSPEL LEGACY series of single-artist anthologies of popular songs by the stars of contemporary black gospel, this compilation gathers 12 of the most beloved hymns by one of the style's most beloved family acts, the Winans. Highlights include "Bring Back the Days of Yea and Nay," "You Just Don't Want To Be … (More)