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Charles A. Kelly

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By Nigeria Anderson

A True Innovator of Music

Charles A. Kelly is a gold record (RIAA, BMI) artist, keyboardist, producer, author, worship leader and songwriter based in Los Angeles. His talents have placed him on sets with Neil Diamond, Elton John, Sister Sledge, The Pointer Sisters, Ndugu Chancler, and Nile Rogers to name a few.  Charles A. Kelly is a true key player in the Jazz world.  His ability to transcend music into a message you can feel is his greatest gift.  His album Endangered Species is being received well in the jazz community.  Kelly’s latest song to be released is titled I’m GoodI’m Good has an encouraging message for all to enjoy.  The song combines his Jazz and Christian roots.  His song I’m Good will minister to your spirit, reminding you everything will be alright. 

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Lin M. Ross

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By Lucas

An Artist’s Duty

Nina Simone famously stated that an artist’s duty is to reflect the times in which we live. For those even slightly familiar with the artist’s legacy, that includes the roots from whence we came. Know your history to know your future. For all intrigued, and just in time for both Black History Month and Women’s History Month – Lin M. Ross’s Priestess in a Stained-Glass Cathedral offers poetic insight into the music, the activism, the loves, the life of the legendary Nina SimoneLin M. Ross is a New Yorker, transplanted to South Carolina. (Just a state-shy of Tyron, North Carolina where Nina Simone was born Eunice Kathleen Waymon.)

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Kelly Wright

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By Nigeria Anderson

New Album Free

Musical styles come and go, but there is always an inspirational song which sits in the harmony of our hearts.  It’s a melody within us which surfaces when we need it.  Kelly Wright is a singer-songwriter who wears many hats.  Recently he returned to his first love, music.  Wright’s new single, This Little Light, is a motivational song off his new album titled Free.  With the world in travail right now, affirmation of strength is what we need.  The war in Ukraine, the crisis in Haiti, the crisis in Ethiopia, racial divide and political division are at an all time high.  Wright’s song is not the answer to all the problems he sees going on, but it is a reminder to shine in the midst of dark times.  Kelly Wright strives to create a movement through his music that will encourage and bring out the champion in you.

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Joshua Rogers

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By Nigeria Anderson

Single Still Gon Trust

Joshua Rogers, a Greeleyville, South Carolina native has returned to the gospel charts again with his single Still Gon Trust Still Gon Trust is a personal testament of how Joshua endured during the height of the pandemic.  How appropriate is his song during this time of war between Russia and Ukraine Joshua Rogers understands how disruptions caused by life can place you in despair.  One day, everything is good and then life pulls the rug from under your feet.  Still Gon Trust is relevant for anyone who has faced or is facing life challenges.  Whether you are a believer or someone who is in need of hope for a better tomorrow.  We thank God for a joyful noise in the air.  Still Gon Trust is a friendly reminder, no matter what the circumstances are, as a believer we can place our trust in the word of God.  Taking our hands off and allowing our faith to activate in something greater than ourselves.

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Ariel Fitz Patrick

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By Nigeria Anderson

New Release Something Special

Ariel Fitz Patrick, singer, songwriter and actress, is a woman of faith who has impacted the Christian culture on social media.  From an early age, Ariel Fitz enjoyed singing, whether in church or doing covers. Based in Montreal Canada, influenced by her Christian upbringing, Ariel’s inspirational messages have become her signature.  Her new debut single titled Something Special is already creating a buzz on radio and social media.  Something Special is a contemporary gospel song written by Ariel Fitz Patrick.  The most significant aspect of Ariel’s style is her ability to allow God to use her unapologetically.  Something Special is a song of being grateful in spite of what is going on in the world.  Ariel Fitz Patrick has joined the company of Johnathan McReyonalds, Tasha Cobbs Leanord and Kierra Sheard Kelly

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Charles Clark

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By Nigeria Anderson

New Music By Charles Clark

Charles Clark is a respected minister of song from North Carolina. Spreading encouragement through songs like Champion, Forever Always and I Am combining scripture with song.  He is credited for reminding us of the goodness of the Lord. His new release You Are stays with Charles’ theme of putting God in His rightful place. He is a musical disciple.  His songs are guaranteed to usher you into the presence of GodCharles Clark’s professional recording career began as a background vocalist for some of gospel’s greats.  He stepped out in 2013 to pursue his solo career and we are glad about it.  Each song exhorts the identity of Christ while ministering to the audience.  With a classic Kingdom sound of gospel, praise, and worship, Charles inevitably has an anointed sound that shifts the atmosphere, inspiring every listener to join in with a confident declaration that God is good.

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Beth

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By Nigeria Anderson

BETH Always Sings

Straight out of Detroit, MI, Beth Griffith-Manley known as Beth is a solo artist,  singer, songwriter, producer, actress, author and CEO of Anise Records. She has an extremely unique voice that has been enchanting audiences worldwide. Her gorgeous tone, and ballads are only a few reasons why so many people adore her. Hands down, she is easily one of the best singers in the music industry.  Beth’s voice many consider to be one of the finest.  Here are the receipts; toured with Anita Baker (background singer), Kem, Babyface, Peabo Bryson, Najee, Yolanda Adams and (coached) by Kelly Clarkson and John Legend on the Voice.  This is still an introduction to her musicianship which is like no other  There’s a reason why Beth is a greatly respected vocalist.  She can sing and work ethic is top-notch.  Beth is equally gifted with other first name recording artists like Mariah, Beyonce and WhitneyBeth has certainly earned her title to pick up a microphone.  If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a great singer.  Beth is an example of making that dream come true.  She reveals what it takes in our interview.  She holds the moniker Beth Always Sings @bethalwayssings

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Dionne Warwick

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By Lucas

The Incomparable Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick! Her musical grace, passion, power & precision have been essential to the world’s soundtrack for 60+ years & running, as she enjoys her newly released single, Power In The Name.  From the early 1960’s on, her iconic sound set the bar in American pop music by earning more than 60 charted hit songs and selling over 100 million records.  The legendary singer got her start in family groups the Drinkard Singers and the Gospelaires.  She was singing backup at a session in 1962, when the song’s composer, Burt Bacharach, approached her, marking the start of one of the most fruitful triangular musical-marriages of all time.  Bacharach and the lyricist Hal David composed a glorious series of varied and genre-defying masterpieces tailored to Warwick’s exquisite vocal delivery.

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Sarah Schieber

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By Nigeria Anderson

Grief, Death & Victory

Sarah Schieber, author, speaker, singer and songwriter, released her new book A Journey Called Grief: A Month-by-Month Reference for Those Who Grieve through loss of a loved one.  The book is based on Sarah’s husband, Chad Schieber, a police officer, who died while running a Chicago Marathon with his wife.  He was 35 years old with no known health issues. His death changed the trajectory of Sarah Schieber’s life instantly. She became a widow and single mother of three children, ages 11, 9 and 6. Her book is  a firsthand account of how Sarah dealt with the impact of her husband’s death. There is no real grief format and every process is different.  In our interview you are going to hear two Christian women spill the tea on our experience and how we trusted the Holy Spirit of God in a time of trouble. Sarah Schieber’s process of journaling her emotions served as a way of solace.

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Darren Stakey

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By Nigeria Anderson

FOUNDER OF WILDWOOD PRODUCTIONS

Darren Stakey is an accomplished singer/songwriter and producer.  His moniker is Stay Key, a play on his name.  Darren Stakey is the founder and CEO of his indie label and production house, Wildwood Productions, LLC.  He is no stranger to the entertainment world.  His former recording deal with Warner Music Group, inspired him to launch his own label.  Darren Stakey practices law in New York and California.  Known among his peers as the singer attorney, it has no effect on his ability to keep law and order.  He was named a Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by Touro Law Center in 2019.  However his first love is music.  Darren Stakey is classically trained and  plays multiple instruments.  Celebrating this Christmas season Darren Stakey released a Christmas EP Don’t Light the Lights (On the Tree Without Me).  Reminding us all what truly matters during the holidays, which is spending time with people we love and enjoying the little things, like lighting the lights on the Christmas tree.  (more…)

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