Paris Barclay’s documentary, “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It,” opens with this transcendent moment, reminding us of a performer who seemed to channel divine inspiration.
The multi-talented musician’s latest CD offers music to help listeners escape with smooth funk.
The highly acclaimed musical, “Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole,” is here on the West Coast at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood until March 24. After seeing the musical during a sold out run in Philadelphia, the Geffen Playhouse made sure to bring a production of it to Los Angeles.
Rodena Preston Williams, who passed on Sept. 15 in Los Angeles, was heralded across the nation as an amazing pianist, director and arranger. She worked with many gospel greats throughout her career. (Family photo) The gospel music community lost a legendary giant with the passing of Dr. Rodena Preston Williams of Sept. 15 in Los Angeles. Known throughout the industry as an exceptional pianist, director and arranger, Williams was a child prodigy who grew up to work closely with the late Rev. James Cleveland and many other gospel greats. She also organized the award-winning Voices of Deliverance that released five
The gospel music community lost a legendary giant with the passing of Dr. Rodena Preston Williams on Sept. 15 in Los Angeles. Known throughout the industry as an exceptional pianist, director and arranger, Williams was child prodigy who grew up to work closely with the late Rev. James Cleveland and many other gospel greats. She also organized the award-winning Voices of Deliverance that released five albums in the 1970s. A gospel musical celebrating her life is planned for Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m., and her homegoing service is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. The location of
Cleaver was famous for his memoir, best-selling collection of essays, “Soul On Ice,” chronicling his time in prison. (Courtesy Photo)