Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel music, died on December 30. For decades, the composer and recording artist infused church hymns with a contemporary sound.

The columnist rounds up impressions and faves in terms of local concerts and art exhibitions, and global film choices, circa ...

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were ...

This week, Greenville-based gospel recording artist Jackie Henry (known professionally as JackeeH) saw a song from her latest ...

Gospel singer-songwriter Richard Smallwood has died at the age of 77. His songs were covered by Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men ...

Legendary gospel composer Richard Smallwood has died at 77. His music was covered by Whitney Houston and Destiny's Child.

Sometimes, honesty really is the most sophisticated production choice. By year’s end, the impact was undeniable. “Joy Is ...

The 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Gospel Album and Best Contemporary Christian Music Album ...

Olusegun Akinremi, Chief Kanran Veteran Yoruba actor Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, died in August 2025.

In just a taste of its larger gatherings, The Choir Room caroled at a downtown hotel and some guests even joined in.

But in assembling the list of my favorite albums from 2025, what initially surfaced was a roundup of nine recordings by women artists. Robert Plant’s psychedelic folk gem “Saving Grace” was the only ...

In 2024, the song of the year was so undeniable and inescapable that we don’t even have to bother naming it. This year, the landscape is much trickier. Twenty twenty-five hasn’t produced a ...