CeCe Winans Makes History at Dove Awards
November 2, 2022
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, Oct. 18, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience.
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Upcoming Event: ‘Loss, Life, & Love’ festival happening in Leimert Park
September 15, 2022
From Sept. 22-24, the Leimert Park Village will host the Reimagine’s Loss, Life, & Love festival.
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks presents ‘An Evening of Gospel, Jazz, and Blues’
January 25, 2019
A FREE night of music, dance, poetry, and black culture to celebrate Black History Month:
‘How Sweet the Sound’ Reveals L.A.’s Role in Gospel Music History
February 14, 2018
A new exhibit reveals Black L.A.’s key role in the evolution of gospel music. “How Sweet the Sound: Gospel Music in Los Angeles” uses vintage photographs, video recordings and other memorabilia to tell how African American artists and churches created a global musical phenomenon. The multi-media presentation is at the California African American Museum in Exposition Park until August 26. The historical display charts the Black religious experience in Los Angeles from 1872 to the early 1970s. Within that timeframe, a range of innovators and ministries are highlighted for their contributions to the genre. Starting with Biddy Mason, the founder of First AME
Black History – Andraé Crouch
February 14, 2018
Andraé Crouch – ‘The Father of Modern Gospel Music’ Andraé Crouch was a native of Los Angeles who drew worldwide acclaim for his transformative gospel music. Often referred to as “The Father of Modern Gospel Music,” Crouch and his sister, Sandra, served as pastors of New Christ Memorial Church in Pacoima. A prolific writer, musician, and arranger, Crouch composed over 1700 songs resulting in multiple Grammy awards, six GMA Dove Awards, an Oscar nomination for “The Color Purple,” and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also, his work was featured in the movie, “The Lion King.” In a
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Taste of Soul Gospel Stage – Andrae Crouch Tribute
November 4, 2015