Browsing the archives for the walter hawkins tag
Browsing the archives for the walter hawkins tag
gmc, the abbreviated Gospel Music Channel, aired their befitting special to the late Walter Hawkinson Sunday night. With very little commercial interruption, A-list gospel artists hit the Paramount Theater stage in Oakland, Cali. to pay tribute in song to their departed musical inspiration.
Karen Clark-Sheard delivered a zesty rendition of “He’ll Bring You Out,” with Kurt Carr directing the [...]
On Tuesday evening, over two thousand fans packed the Paramount Theater in Oakland, Cali. to pay tribute to their local hero and to the rich legacy of the late Walter Hawkins. In just a matter of ninty minutes, the free event – which gave out over tickets to the first 2,000 who arrived at the venue’s box office – [...]
One of the most important influences in the contemporary gospel genre, Walter Hawkins passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010 at the age of 61. The Grammy Award-winning songwriter, artist and pastor, best known for writing gospel standards as “Jesus Christ Is the Way,” “Changed” and “Goin’ Up Yonder,” succumbed Sunday afternoon at him home in [...]
Sade’s back
After years of silence, Helen Adu - best known as Sade – rises from her hibernation with Solider of Love. Sade, along with her band Sade, is getting moderate to rave reviews for their return to the recording scene. The album, released by Sony, is currently available on Amazon, Lala, iTunes and other online music store outlets.
The U-Who
The [...]