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Can Sacred Music Again Top the Billboard Charts?

October 27, 2019

Fusing the rich heritage of Catholic sacred music with the tradition of jazz, VESPERS FOR THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: J.J. WRIGHT TRIO; ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL CHOIR; FIFTH HOUSE ENSEMBLE seeks to deliver a profound spiritual experience for listeners — and perhaps make history on the Billboard charts. Produced by the Grammy Award-winning and Billboard Chart-topping composer, … More Can Sacred Music Again Top the Billboard Charts?

EWTN Launches New Website

October 22, 2019

EWTN, the Web’s largest Catholic content producer, announces the launch of a newly optimized, mobile friendly, thoroughly modern website, which allows viewers to easily access all of EWTN’s content across multiple platforms. Come see what the excitement is about at http://www.ewtn.com. Content such as EWTN’s On Demand platform, links to daily homilies, EWTN news, live … More EWTN Launches New Website

‘Behind Her Faith’ Greenlights New Docuseries from Paula Bryant-Ellis

October 20, 2019

UMC, Urban Movie Channel. the first streaming service for Black TV and film from AMC Networks – announced today that it has commissioned a new docuseries that will provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at the power of faith and its driving force on successful women in entertainment, sports, music, business, politics, and ministry. Created by … More ‘Behind Her Faith’ Greenlights New Docuseries from Paula Bryant-Ellis

LECRAE ExtendsS ‘REACH’ From Music to Tech

October 14, 2019

Grammy award-winning artist, Lecrae , has branched out from music into tech as an investor! After announcing his partnership with Oust Labs , a full-service agency that converts ideas into enterprises, Lecrae has invested in MXD (Getmxd.com), innovative software that is a game-changer for indie artists, A&R executives, producers, podcasters, editors, film creators and more. … More LECRAE ExtendsS ‘REACH’ From Music to Tech

Multi-Talented Damien Sneed Takes Opera To New Level at Carnegie Hall

October 13, 2019

Composer and pianist Damien Sneed premiered his new opera, “Our Journey: 400 Years from Africa to Jamestown,” at Carnegie Hall’sIsaac Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage on Friday, October 11, 2019, at the Sphinx Organization Performance and Gala, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Robert F. Smith. Sneed joined fellow Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipients and the … More Multi-Talented Damien Sneed Takes Opera To New Level at Carnegie Hall

‘Countdown To Christmas’ This Year Will Blow You Away In Diversity, Love and Fun

October 9, 2019

Get your popcorn ready because  Hallmark’s ‘Countdown To Christmas’ is on the horizon. If you are anything like me you are terribly excited! This season we will see some diversity, fun and love in new ways. Take a look at just few new movies that I am very excited about! Christmas Scavenger Hunt This new … More ‘Countdown To Christmas’ This Year Will Blow You Away In Diversity, Love and Fun