GMWA Los Angeles Chapter

GMWA Honors Gospel Legends and Supporters at Annual Concert

Staff and Wire ReportFebruary 12, 2020

Shouts of “hallelujah” and “praise God” were heard throughout the “Back To The Old Landmark” concert, which was sponsored by the Gospel Music Workshop of America – L.A. Chapter on Feb. 9. The annual event, held at People’s Independent Church of Christ in Los Angeles, attracted a capacity crowd to hear regional and nationally known gospel vocalists and musicians deliver a range of beloved selections. The theme was “Remembering Songs from the Golden Age of Gospel Music.” Living legends in attendance included Kenneth Glover, Annette May Thomas and Madeline Thompson of The Clara Ward Singers, who all sang melodies of

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GMWA – L.A. Chapter Holds ‘Back To The Old Landmark’ Concert

Staff ReportFebruary 5, 2020

The Gospel Music Workshop of America – L.A. Chapter will hold its ‘Back To The Old Landmark’ concert on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m., at the People’s Independent Church of Christ, 5856 West. Blvd., in Los Angeles. The annual event features regional and nationally-known gospel vocalists and musicians as well as recognizes contributors to the endurance of the genre, said the Rev. Calvin B. Rhone, chapter representative. “This year, we went outside the circle of singers, musicians, songwriters and directors to select our honorees,” said Rhone. “We will salute several people who have peripherally served and supported the ministry

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Dr. ‘Lady Rose’ Neale Celebrates 70th Birthday with Live Recording Concert

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 25, 2019

On Sunday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m., all roads will lead to The Liberty Church, 14725 S. Gramercy Place in Gardena as Dr. “Lady Rose” Neale celebrates her 70th birthday with a live recording concert. The theme is “Remembering the Journey — A Tribute to my Mom!” Pastor David and First Lady Jacqueline Cross will host the concert and the pastor will also serve as the worship leader. “God has been better than good to me and this concert is my way of saying, ‘Thank You, Lord’ for all you’ve done for me,” said Neale. “My journey, thus far, has

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L.A. Honors Aretha Franklin with Gospel Music Tribute

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 5, 2018

God’s spirit enveloped the California African American Museum as Los Angeles came out for a gospel music tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin on Aug. 30. The “Queen of Soul” passed away in Detroit, Michigan on Aug. 16. The two-hour event, organized by L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and gospel music broadcaster Quaford Coleman, attracted more than 2,000 people who filled the museum’s interior and overflowed to hundreds outside the facility. In both places, the audience clapped, sang and shouted throughout the joyous celebration. Highlighting the tribute were selected songs from Aretha’s “Amazing Grace” album, which she recorded in 1972

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Tribute Set for Gospel Announcer ‘Gil’ Fears

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 25, 2018

The faith community will salute the long broadcasting ministry of the Rev. Gilbert “Gil” Fears with a tribute musical. The event is set for Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, 5300 South Denker Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. DeNon A. Porter is the host pastor. Fears hosts “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics,” that airs on Sundays, 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., on KPFK 90.7 FM. The salute will feature the Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church Choirs, the Los Angeles Chapter – GMWA, the Los Angeles Contemporary Adults, Kenneth Glover, Henry Jackson, Lady Rose Neal and Maran