A Taste of Soul

Gospel Singers Invited to Enter TOS StarQuest Digital Contest

L.A.-area gospel singers are invited to participate in the StarQuest digital competition for a chance to perform at the 14th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival on Oct. 19, on Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. The first step is to visit the Taste of Soul website – tasteofsoul.org/starquest – and follow the Instagram page, @TasteofsoulLa. The next and most important step is to upload a one-minute video submission of your singing. Be sure to tag @TasteofSoulLa and encourage your friends and family to like your video. One “like” on your profile page equals one vote, so spread the word and

The Evolution of Bakewell Media’s Taste of Soul Festival

For 14 years, Los Angeles has enjoyed the annual Taste of Soul Family Food Festival on Crenshaw Blvd. The day-long festival presented by Bakewell Media boasts over 350,000 visitors just last year alone. Taste of Soul has become an institution in the Crenshaw community and draws people from L.A. and beyond, coming to enjoy live music and entertainment on more than five stages, delicious food from hundreds of vendors and shopping – including blocks and blocks of art, jewelry, clothing, beauty products as well as a plethora of free community services. The festival is family-friendly and known for being one of the largest and safest events in Southern California. Originally founded by Bakewell Media CEO Danny J. Bakewell, Sr. in 2005, Taste of Soul has grown exponentially over the years, and Mr. Bakewell says he can’t believe it’s been 14 years since its beginning.

Erica Campbell Releases Epic Anthem Praying and Believing

August 26, 2019 (LOS ANGELES, CA) — 5X GRAMMY winner, Erica Campbell, returns with epic new anthem“Praying And Believing”. She debuts the song with a show-stopping performance on the season finale of BET’s Sunday Best this Sunday, August 25, 8/7c and the single will then be available on all digital platforms.  This powerful song is exactly what is needed for today’s current climate. With tragedy, injustice, hurt and hate, “Praying And Believing” is the perfect salve for the country’s collective wounds. The poignant tune, written and produced by Erica and Warryn Campbell along with Dontae Winslow, uplifts the listener in