Precious Lord, Take My Hand was Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite song, and he often invited gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to sing it at civil rights rallies to inspire crowds; at his request she sang it at his funeral in April 1968. Continue reading
Richard Smallwood wrote Total Praise during a dark time in his life. He was a caretaker for two people, one with Alzheimers and one with cancer. He originally sat down to write a “Woe is me” song , but this kept coming out instead. It’s what he called “Valley praise”. Continue reading
Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Revelations (1960), one of the most recognizable modern dance works, remains a powerful testament to the human spirit. This cast includes April Berry, Kevin Brown, Ralph Glenmore Deborah Manning, Renee Robinson and Marilyn Banks. Continue reading
The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night. Continue reading
CeCe Winans continues to bring in the holiday spirit with three Christmas songs Because a Child is Born, Jesus Your Beautiful, and Oh, Holy Night (Live).
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Pastor Charles Jenkins’ remix of his gospel hit Awesome featuring Jessica Reedy, Isaac Carree, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. & CantonJones. Continue reading
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers single For Every Mountain from his 1997 album No One Else featuring Yvette Williams lead vocal became a fiery gospel anthem. Continue reading
In Every Praise, filmed flash-mob style at Birmingham’s Five Points South fountain, Walker and his friends make a joyful noise in Southside. Continue reading
Tamela Mann Live Change Me puts her powerful vocals are on total display, and “Change Me” will absolutely bless your soul! Continue reading
You Deserve It performed by JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise. Continue reading
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 