Hi Blogees!!

Sorry I have not responded for so long. Before you know it the days and weeks begin to merge into one. I am filling up my schedule for a very busy June. I will be visiting Huddersfield University and taking part in a panel discussion in Brixton......British Black Gospel: The Invisible sector?

Just relaxing at the moment and scribbling down ideas for my next book. Staye tuned.

 

Not often the clouds clear and reveals that fireball in the sky called the Sun. Make the most of it!!

 I am going outside to dig up some weeds and appreciate what is a rare weather pattern in Britain.

Rare film footage 1970's black gospel in Britiain.   more »

Lavine Hudson (Intervention)...1988 single made an impact in both the UK and USA.   more »

Ever seen the classic movie Leap of Faith with Steve Martin?....go to the link and listen to the soundtrack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lip2K4x2Mhg&feature=PlayList&p=21E4F61973E116FF&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=54

A number of my readers are blues fans it as come to my attention. Particulary American blues music from the 1950's. Both blues and gospel share a common history and in the early part of the 20th Century the blues was described by the church as the Devils Music. It is interesting and in fact quite ironic that Thomas Dorsey who is considered to be the father of Gospel music came from a blues background and used influences from his music past to create and reshape church music into what we regard now as gospel music.

If you own a copy of my book, let me know your favourite chapter, CD track and why!!