Interviews

Charlotte is set to become the center of a gospel celebration as the Quartet Music Awards® (QMA®) returns for its 4th annual awards show on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Known for bringing together some of the most powerful voices in...

Jared Sawyers is a proud fifth-generation native Washingtonian with roots in Georgetown. He attended D.C. public schools before his family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, where he graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. Music is one of his great passions, and...

Update: The concert has been canceled!! We will provide updates in the future, when available. Jared Sawyers is a proud fifth-generation native Washingtonian with roots in Georgetown. He attended D.C. public schools before his family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, where...

Photo credit: Alicia Butler-Adams Rev. Al Sharpton was celebrated for his civil rights work Urban One  held its annual Urban One Honors at MGM National Harbor last month.  The event celebrated the 40-year legacy of Radio One. Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton  received special...

Photo credit: Earl Gibson Music executive legend Clarence “The Black Godfather” Avant received a special recognition, Represent Opportunity during the Urban One Honors held at MGM National Harbor.  Clarence Avant launched or helped launched and/or elevated the careers of singer Bill Withers,  organist Jimmy Smith, the...

In December, I stumbled across a video on Facebook of a father rapping and dancing outside his car with his little daughter.  At first all I did  was watch the video, which was simply adorable. I clicked on the audio...

Photo Credit:ChristianDelRosario Many are quite familiar with James “Jazzy” Jordan, the prolific music executive who was at the helm of Verity Gospel Music Group (now RCA Inspiration) as Executive Vice President/General Manager. After spending 17 years at the label, Jordan retired...

EJ Jackson has been on his musical grind since he was in high school. In 2013 as a 16-year-old, the worship leader, songwriter, musician and producer released his debut EP to the world. Now, three years later, EJ is all grown...

Hezekiah Walker has been on the gospel music scene for more than 20 years. On June 11, he will release his 14th CD,  Azusa The Next Generation. Although gospel music has gone through many evolutions, Hezekiah Walker has remained relevant while not sacrificing his...