Flora Molton arrived at the blues by way of her religious faith. But with Molton, faith was always more important than music. Born in 1908, she began preaching at the age of seventeen, and didn't take up the guitar until 1943. Molton supported herself playing guitar in the streets of Washington, DC. Eventually, she began playing in folk clubs and toured Europe. This album features eighteen tracks of gospel songs, accompanied by Molton's capable slide guitar.

This group created in 1977, within the congolese evangelist church, opened up to north American music without loosing their african roots. The result is free and universal.

Using 20 languages, this recoding reflects what Taize is today—a community of brothers from more than 20 different countries, a meeting place for tens of thousands of young adults from every continent.

The wait is over! The highly anticipated solo piano recording by the incomparable Joseph Joubert is here! These 15 original arrangements of hymns will captivate you track after track. The New York Times describes Joubert's playing as having "...uncommon tonal beauty and musical sensitivity...with telling refinement, poetic lyricism and coloristic delicacy." Joseph’s experience includes accompanying luminaries such as Kathleen Battle, performing for President Bill Clinton, and most recently, directing, arranging, and playing for a string of Broadway hits. You will be awed as you listen. Experience the virtuosic style, melodious sounds, and rich texture of one of the most brilliant pianists of our time.

Chidinma Okafor: Modern Gospel From West Africa

Composers include Robert Anderson, C. Coleman, Fanel Cornelius, Thomas A. Dorsey, Robert Fryson, G. Haenssler, Brendan Keeley, Robert McGimsey, Lars Morlid, Kenneth Morris, Lukas Di Nunzio, Peter Sandwall, Felicia Taylor, Ken Taylor, Leon Taylor and Lee Weisman. Lyricists include James Waddell Alexander, Robert Anderson, Anonymous, Bible - Old Testament, C. Coleman, Thomas A. Dorsey, G. Haenssler, Lars Morlid and also includes such artists as Choralerna, the Golden Gate Quartet, Mahalia Jackson, Soul Affair, Tullamore Gospel Choir, Brendan Keeley and more.

Recorded in Bristol, all selections are drawn from Songs and Prayers from Taize.

Track listings include: "Wait on Him," "It Will Be Alright," "Wash Me," "Jesus Is Real," "Show Up," "My Mind Is Made Up," "Mighty God," "Right Here."

Classical Music

Long before Elvira and Bobbie Sue hit #1, these Boys were gospel singers. Those roots never left 'em, and this CD shines the light on their spiritual side with Through It All; After Cavalry; These Hands of Mine; After All; I Know; Jesus Is Coming Soon, and more including all their top gospel hits!

E.P.'s final original gospel LP, released in 1972, earned the King another Grammy. This special CD also includes several of the gospel tunes Elvis recorded after this album's release.

Tokyo Hotel is a teenage phenomenon in Germany and across Europe. The bands lead singer/ songwriter Bill has been singing and writing lyrics since he was nine. This debut album went to No. 1 in Germany and has sold 10 x Platinum (worldwide) and is now coming to the states! Each of their first 5 singles hit Number 1 in Germany and their debut tour was a 43 date sellout, playing to over 400,000 people.

Since his landmark days with Commissioned, Fred Hammond has evolved into one of Gospel music's most coveted artists. His anointed vocals and timeless lyrics are behind such classics as "No Weapon", "Let the Praise Begin," "Glory to Glory to Glory" and "Jesus Be a Fence Around Me." His upcoming release LOVE UNSTOPPABLE is the 7th release from the Stellar, Dove and Grammy Award winner. Dubbed as the Architect of Urban Praise and Worship, his talents have taken him to recent successes with stage plays, church tours and the establishment of f Hammond Music, a label imprint distributed through Verity Records. Always a prolific producer, Fred recorded most of this album live in studio using a concept he calls "Warehouse Worship." This innovative presentation of his music has become a DVD series that also includes dance, inspirational messages and vignettes dealing with everyday challenges.

Two CD set. WOW GOSPEL, the must-have collection is back for it's 14th year with more power and praise than ever before! The renowned compilation returns with your favorite Gospel radio tunes and praise anthems. WOW GOSPEL 2014 is chock full of hits, including tracks from Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett and Marvin Sapp plus songs from Fred Hammond & United Tenors and Donald Lawrence. Previously garnering gold and platinum certifications along with a faithful fan base, this WOW Gospel installment will not disappoint.

2014 compilation of hits from one of the most influential figures in modern Gospel music. After a stint as music director for Soul legend Stephanie Mills, Lawrence made a splash in the Gospel world by reshaping the regional Tri-City Singers and transforming them into an internationally acclaimed choir. The creative mind of the Grammy Award winning producer, composer and recording artist has set the standard for excellence in the Gospel music field over the last two decades with signature #1 radio smashes such as 'Back II Eden,' 'Encourage Yourself' and 'The Blessing of Abraham' which spent 18 weeks at #1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Gospel Songs radio chart. Lawrence blends the classicism of traditional Gospel music and retro soul grooves with uplifting messages of self-affirmation. Featuring 15 of his most popular hits, THE BEST OF Donald Lawrence & CO. Is the ultimate choir collection, including 'Healed,' 'I Speak Life' and 'Spiritual.'

2017 release. Husband, father, singer, songwriter, worship leader, campus director of his home church in Arkansas, and now, most recently added to Zach Williams' list of titles is recording artist. Zach Williams' first full length album, Chain Breaker, comes from a place of humility and honesty as these songs are direct reflections of God's redemption in Williams' life as he heals from a past life of addiction, darkness, and hopelessness. Says Williams, "Jesus came and died on the cross so there would be a way for the chains of those struggles and addictions to be broken. If you have pain, He's a pain taker, if you're lost, He's the way maker, and if you've got chains. He's the chain breaker. The first step is allowing Him to come in so He can set you free. Chain Breaker is a reminder of these truths about Jesus.

Vault Series: Radio Days By: The Cathedrals StowTown Records / 2017 - One of the most beloved recordings of The Cathedral Quartet was Radio Days. This project was a tribute to the early beginnings of Southern Gospel quartet music. Many of the popular quartets began their careers by performing radio shows across the United States from 1930 to 1950. Songs from the Stamps-Baxter/Stamps Quartet and James D. Vaughn catalogs quickly rose to prominence as a result of these shows. Today those songs are considered classics. StowTown Records has extracted this treasure from their vault for fans to reminisce and even introduce to a new generation.

2016 album from the Christian vocalist. With such a demanding schedule, it's a good thing Doug Anderson doesn't just walk through life, he runs - with a smile on his face, grateful for every mile along the way. As an original founding member of the award-winning group, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Doug is happy to be singing night after night with a group that tours constantly, and is in high demand. But now Doug, with the blessing of his good friend Ernie Haase, has taken on new duties as a featured solo artist, in addition to his favorite roles as smitten husband, adoring father, and committed athlete. Doug was a nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2012 Dove Awards.

Classical Music

2017 release from the multi-GMA/Dove Award nominated and winning artists. One of Southern Gospel's most beloved family bands, The Perrys, return with a new recording. Each song has become a very personal testimony to the members of this ministry now over 40 years in the making. Through all of many trials and valleys this family has walked through the past years they have never forgotten their calling or their covenant with God. Their desire is to encourage others who may be going through what seems to be impossible situations. There are answers, comfort and healing in these lyrics about a God who is ever faithful.

Classical Music

African Hymns

(2-CD set) An astounding voice, a thrilling guitar, encounters with blues and boogie pianist Sammy Price and the superb contralto Marie Knight, Sister Rosetta Tharpe continues to swing the gospel in her own inimitable fashion! Includes a 24 page booklet with both French and English notes.

This is a splendid contemporary interpretation of classical music from the black American heritage. Negro Spirituals, often wrongly confused with gospel, represent one of the finest forms of written music and sacred art of recent history. Canada's highly regarded independent producer Martin Duchesne made this digital recording. A magnificent tribute to the heritage of Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson.

“Mahalia Jackson’s triumphal European tour in 1961 resulted in her being recognised universally as one of the greatest singers in the world, in whatever musical genre.” Jean BUZELIN The complete Mahalia Jackson recordings (presented chronologically as in the Sister Rosetta Tharpe series) reveal a personality who will remain one of the greatest-ever Gospel artists, a singer who filled 20th century Afro-American culture with inspiration. The source of this vital music is the collection of Jean Buzelin, the author of this anthology, together with the aid of collectors of Mahalia Jackson's work; all these recordings have been restored with the best analog transfers and most sophisticated technology available, to avoid any alteration of the original sound.