The city of Chicago 
can make its boast in that it is the birthplace of Gospel Music and the host city of the largest free outdoor Gospel Music festival in the world. Chicago was the starting point for many Gospel Greats including Rev. James Cleveland, Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews and Reverend Milton Brunson’s Thompson Community Singers. Today, Ricky Dillard, Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence, Jonathan McReynolds and Anita Wilson all call Chicago home. The Gospel Community will honor its very own on Friday, July 13th with the first annual Chicago Gospel Music Awards. The event will honor local Chicago gospel artists as well as pay tribute to legends Reverend Clay Evans, the late Dr. Charles G. Hayes and The Barrett Sisters.
Posts Tagged ‘Albertina Walker’
Monica Lisa Stevenson Celebrates New CD Release
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
Atlanta’s Monica Lisa Stevenson makes a splash with the release of Live In Atlanta on May 14th. Live In Atlanta is Monica’s first nationally distributed CD releasing exclusively through Central South Distribution. Right There is already making impact at radio and the CD also features a memorable performance with Chicago’s Angela Spivey on Hold On. The CD also features Monica’s cover of Lord Keep Me (Day by Day) popularized by the late Albertina Walker and the Caravans.
A CD Release concert will be held on the evening of May 14th featuring appearances from Lowell Pye, Shawn Bigby and Terrence Cotton.
Alvin Darling Sounds Off With Live Out Loud
Friday, March 22nd, 2013Alvin Darlin
g returns with a new sound and the release of Live Out Loud, the lead single from his new CD Waiting Right Here on Troy Sneed’s Emtro Gospel Label. A noted composer, Alvin Darling’s songs have been recorded by Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, Whitney Houston and the Georgia Mass Choir. Alvin experienced success fronting his own ensemble with hits All Night and Nobody But The Lord. With over 30 years in gospel music, Darling believes the best is yet to come.
Catch Darling on the All Is Well Tour with Troy Sneed coming to a city near you shortly.
Shirley Caesar Eulogizes Inez Andrews
Monday, December 31st, 2012Funeral Arrangements for Gospel Legend Inez Andrews
Friday, December 21st, 2012
The funeral arrangements for Inez Andrews have been announced
Musical Salute
Thursday, December 27, 2012 – 7:00 P.M.
Homegoing Celebration
Friday, December 28, 2012 –
10:00 AM Visitation
11:00 AM Service
All services will be held at:
Apostolic Church of God
6320 South Dorchester Avenue Chicago, IL 60637
Another Caravans CD From Dorothy Norwood Music Group??
Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
With the news this week of Dorothy Norwood launching her very own Dorothy Norwood Music Group imprint , many gospel insiders wondered if this would be the vehicle Norwood will use for the release of the follow up to the 2006 Caravans Paved the Way CD.
Evangelist Norwood informed Gospelflava back in 2008 of plans to release another session from the group that introduced the world to the likes of the late Queen of Gospel Albertina Walker, the late Reverend James Cleveland, Inez Andrews, Delois Washington and Evangelist Shirley Caesar. Paved the Way was a resounding success debuting at #7 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums charts and remained on the charts for an impressive 22 weeks. The CD received multiple award nominations, including a Soul Train, Dove , Grammy and three Stellar Award Nominations.
In the meantime, the gospel community patiently awaits word of an artist roster and release schedule from the newly formed Dorothy Norwood Music Group.
Inez Andrews to Receive Ambassador Bobby Jones Legend Award
Friday, October 26th, 2012
Inez Andrews, iconic gospel singer known across the world for her soaring contralto and vocal delivery on Mary, Don’t You Weep will be honored with the Ambassador Bobby Jones Legend Award at the 28th Annual Stellar Awards held on January 19th at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Andrews joined the Caravans in 1957 and was featured as a lead soloist on many of the Carvans hits, including I’m Willing To Wait, I’m Not Tired Yet and Make It In. After a stellar career with the Caravans, she left in 1962 and had a huge success with the crossover hit Lord, Don’t Move the Mountain.
Aretha Franklin honors the Queen of Gospel
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
The Celebration of Life for the Queen of Gospel Dr. Albertina Walker took place over October 14th and 15th in Chicago, Illinois, the Gospel Music Capital of the World as well as Albertina Walker’s birthplace and home city. The two days of celebration brought the masses from all across the country to pay homage to this Gospel Music Giant. During the Friday Funeral service, the Queen of Soul, the legendary Aretha Franklin was given an opportunity to share her memories of The Caravans and other gospel groups of yesterday as well as give a rousing rendition of I’ll Fly Away, all of which you can watch above. Pictures from the two day celebration will be posted shortly at Gospelflava.com
President Obama Says Walker’s Music Will Continue for Generations
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release – October 10, 2010
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Albertina Walker
Michelle and I are saddened by the passing of gospel great Albertina Walker. Ms. Walker was known for her Grammy Award winning voice and recognized by many as the ‘Queen of Gospel.’ Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, she started singing in her church youth choir at just four years old where she learned to spread the ‘Good News’ through song. She also performed before President Bill Clinton and was honored at the White House by President George W. Bush for her contributions to Gospel music. And she never forgot to give back, impacting her community through the Albertina Walker Scholarship Fund and many other charitable endeavors.
Ms. Walker’s voice and message has touched congregations across the nation. Though we have lost an American icon, her influence on gospel music will continue for generations. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and the countless lives she touched.
Funeral Arrangements for Dr. Albertina Walker
Friday, October 8th, 2010
The Order of Services honoring the life of the Queen of Gospel Dr. Albertina Walker are as follows: (more…)