14th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival

Church Comes to the ‘Shaw’ via Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage

The Spirit of the Lord enveloped 39th St. and Crenshaw Blvd. at the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage as vocalists and choirs rocked the corner with powerful, inspirational music. Thousands crowded the area to praise God with singing, clapping, shouting and holy dancing while listening regional and national artists lift up the name of Jesus through multiple formats. The stage, sponsored by LIVEFREE and the Black Leadership Aids Coalition, opened the first half with talent recruited by Pastor Kelvin Sauls of Sauls Enterprises and Ricardo Mowatt of Mowatt Entertainment. Christian comedian J-Red returned as emcee and kept the audience entertained with

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