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PODCAST

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold

Ansonia Smith Gibbs

This is a podcast which will feature Gospel musicians, singers, choir masters/ directors, Gospel songwriters, Gospel music historians, Gospel music producers and recording artists from various backgrounds. We will talk with people from various decades to share their stories and experiences in Gospel Music. There will also be historical shows sharing various facts about the history of Gospel music Listen out for "Let"s Talk:: Gospel Music Gold" Subscribe to be notified of the latest

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00:32:01

Let's Talk: GMG Dr. Charles Clency

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/04/27

•A bit about today’s guest Dr. C. Charles Clency, a Gospel musician, music educator and author. He is a native of Chicago and grew up in the mainstream of Gospel music activity. •Dr. Clency has a Bachelor of Arts in Music received at Northeastern Illinois University of Chicago and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Indiana University in Bloomington IN. •He shared his expertise and gifts with multiple colleges, universities and churches throughout the world, and has authored 3 books

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00:37:45

Let's Talk: GMG Gina L. Thurston

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/04/20

•Gina L. Thurston has been sharing her gift of singing since she was three years of age. She is one of Gospel music’s best kept secrets around. •After being discovered by Michael Houston of Tyscot Records; the world got their first introduction of Gina in 1994 with her Freshman release “God’s Been Good”. •Gina has shared stages with such artists as Edwin & Walter Hawkins, Fred Hammond, Rev. Clay Evans and many others. Any questions or comments contact us at letstalk2gmg@gmail.com Like, Share and

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00:45:36

Let's Talk: GMG Fran Allen-Leake

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/04/06

• Fran Allen-Leake as the principal owner of Ljet Productions which specializes in Live recorded Music Production, Concerts as well as Tour Direction, Public Relations & Special Events. She specializes in live and recorded music production, concerts as well as Tour Direction, Public Relations & Special Events. She has worked both in the United States and abroad. She served as Public Relations Director for the City of Chicago's Taste of Chicago and it's sesquicentennial celebration in 1987

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00:35:38

Let's Talk: GMG Gregory Pearson

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/03/30

•Gregory Pearson is a multi-talented musician, producer, arranger and songwriter. He is a principal owner of The Inner Court Music Group est. 1997. •Gregory has served as Minister of Music and musician for many noted ministries throughout the Detroit and across the country. He is musician / music director for NAACP National Convention. And presently serves at Greater New Mt. Moriah BC & Calvary Apostolic Church in Detroit. In the 2012 version of "Sparkle" starring Whitney Houston and Jordan

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00:49:34

Let's Talk: GMG Reginald Ayers

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/03/23

•Reginald “Reggie “ Ayers is the CEO of Ayers Management Co. which is an emerging management company based in Chicago. He is not only a manager of artists he also sings/sang/sung. •Reginald currently serves on The Year of Chicago Music Steering Committee with the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events. He also serves as Assistant Pastor of 2nd Paradise M.B. Church This show closes with the latest project of "Voices" with mark Hubbard a group under Ayers Management. A snip-it of the

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00:48:23

Let's Talk: GMG Chris Anderson

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/03/16

•Chris Anderson affectionately called “A Bassist with Finesse” who took the Gospel music industry by storm in the late ‘80’s. He excelled beyond a session player to writer, producer and musical arranger. •Chris has a strong foundation in Gospel becoming one of the most sought after touring and session players. He has performed with many artists in Japan, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. He also toured with Gospel Choirs and Solo artists, R&B artists, Jazz artists and the list goes

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00:47:42

Let's Talk: GMG Falicia Campbell

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/03/09

•Rev. Dr. Falicia Campbell who is a vocal force in the world of Gospel Music. She has held positions as Public Service Director/Announcer for WYCA; Secretary and Promotions for I AM Records, WWHN Radio , WGRB AM and many others. Falicia graced stages/pulpits across Chicago as the Mistress of Ceremonies extraordinaire rousing audiences across the states with her voice. •Founder of the “Come As You Are” Outdoor musical opening a platform for all new artists for over 23 years. Held annually in the

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00:39:04

Let's Talk: GMG ECC Virtual Reunion

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/03/02

The Ecclesiastes Community Choir was organized April 2, 1971 at the request of James C. Chambers in the home of Mrs. Gladys C. Swiney, music instructor of the Chicago Vocational High School. James C. Chambers, a student of Mrs. Swiney and choir director at Haven of Rest M.B. Church asked if they could rehearse in Mrs. Swiney's home. It was placed on Mrs. Swiney's daughter's heart to name the group the Ecclesiastes Ensemble. As membership increased the name was changed to The Ecclesiastes Community

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00:40:32

Let's Talk: GMG Earl Michael Thomas

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/02/23

•Earl Michael Thomas plays an easily recognizable style of contemporary Christian music. He gave his life to Christ in the late ‘70s and left the secular music industry. Earl was born in Birmingham , AL but raised in Detroit, MI. He played for artists such as Brooks Benton, Marlena Shaw and others until 1976. •Earl was music director, lead guitarist, vocal arranger and composer for “Creative Source”. He provided lead guitar support for Mary Wilson and the Supremes. •God inspired musicians to pen

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00:39:30

Let's Talk: GMG Joseph Davis, Sr.

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/02/16

•Apostle Joseph E. Davis, although known mostly for his Sermonic Ministry as the Senior pastor of Word for the World Ministries International in Chicago. He is a man of many talents which include producer, manager of Gospel Artists and has appeared on several Gospel projects. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter with one of his first songs written "I Won't Complain" was recorded by Chicago Mass Choir. And another of his songs written "Not Guilty" recorded by Lamar Campbell. Pastor Davis was the

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00:51:16

Let's Talk: GMG A.Jeffery LaValley

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/02/09

•A. Jeffery LaValley a native of Milwaukee Wisconsin is a writer, musician, director, producer, musical director and concertmaster to name a few. Jeffery has appeared on over 275 projects; has been nominated for Stellar, Soul Train and Grammy Awards. •Jeffery studied journalism at Penn State and later enrolled in a music studies program. His work has been recognized since 1986 and has had a current resurgence when Kanye West brought one of Jeffery’s pieces into his recording of Revelation 19:1. In

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00:38:47

Let's Talk: GMG Ernest Allen, Jr.

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/02/02

Ernest Allen, Jr. has played with Gospel greats such as The Winans, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters and so many more. He is known as the “Preacher’s musician” by playing for and traveling with the late Bishop Willie James Campbell through conventions, revivals, concerts, etc. Ernest is also a song writer, vocalist, music arranger, producer and musical director. He has gleaned some musical skills from his mentor Twinkie Clark. Learning stylings and phrasing allowing him to be versatile in the type of

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00:42:21

Let's Talk: GMG Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/01/26

•Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble is a lifelong lover of Gospel Music. He has been involved with music since early childhood. He started his journey by taking music lessons at an early age. •Dr. Keeble has formed groups, played for multiple Gospel artists such as Inez Andrews and more. He has directed choirs and shared his gifts throughout Chicago and across the country. •Dr. Keeble founded the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum and still works in developing Gold in Gospel. If you have any questions or

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00:38:12

Let's Talk: GMG Mark Hubbard

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/01/19

Mark Hubbard has been sharing his love for music since he was a young child. At 18 he organized and formed The United Voices for Christ, now known as "The Voices". Mark and The Voices began recording in 1995 they recorded four (4) projects with Tyscot Records. One of the first songs released "No, I Won't Turn Back". Mark and his choir garnered their first Stellar Award for Traditional Choir of the Year in 2006 for their "Blessin' Waitin' On Me" released on (Utopia Music Group) in 2005. Mark has

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00:34:53

Let's Talk: GMG Pam Crawford

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/01/12

Evangelist Pamela Renee’ Crawford, native Chicagoan who sang her first solo at the age of 10 at her home church Union Missionary Baptist Church on the Northside of Chicago. In 1996, a member of Mt. Olive M.B. Church Pam answered the call to ministry and was licensed as an Evangelist. Prior to her call Pam made the charts on lead singer of “I Can Go To The Rock” in 1992 with Chicago Mass Choir where the late James C. Chambers was founder. Pam is also known for her singing prowess with the late Rev

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00:40:53

Let's Talk: GMG Willie Jones Jr.

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2021/01/05

Willie Jones Jr. •has played and performed with many Gospel artists which include Rev. Charles Jenkins, Dexter Walker and Zion Movement and Ms. Ludella Evans Reed to name a few local Chicago artists. •With this pandemic hitting us this year, Willie has expanded his talents into Virtual Choir Videos. You may have seen one or two of his productions on social media. He had the opportunity to produce the virtual videos for such choirs as Dexter Walker and Zion Movement, Ramon Perry and MAPC as well as

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00:30:01

Let's Talk: GMG Pam Morris-Walton

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2020/12/29

Pam Morris-Walton has been a Powerhouse in creating and presenting The world’s largest free-admission Gospel Music Festival which started right here in Chicago; The Chicago Gospel Music Fest. For over 20 years she served as the guiding light as an appointee of Mayor Richard M. Daley. She attracted top local and national talent and drew audiences from across the nation booking more than 2.500 Gospel Groups while simultaneously attracting corporate sponsors to underwrite the cost of the annual

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00:44:22

Let's Talk: GMG Darius Brooks

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2020/12/22

•Pastor Darius Brooks has earned Grammy, Stellar and Dove awards which are among the many accolades he has received. He was first discovered by his mother seeing the talent in him and then nurturing him and his gifts. •Darius was an intracule part of ushering in the late 80’s and 90’s contemporary Gospel sounds embedded in Gospel Music History. He grew with the mentorship of the late Rev. Milton Brunson and has worked with a host of Gospel luminaries as well as Jazz greats over the years. •He now

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00:35:05

Let's Talk: GMG Matthew James Long Jr

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2020/12/15

Matthew is an accomplished musician and composer who plays several instruments. He has diverse abilities and skills as a music producer and company Founder, President and CEO of Chordmony Music, Inc. Matthew has strong Christian values and works diligently with several ministries. He served as District Minister of Music for First Jurisdiction Illinois Mass Choir. He has also has accompanied several artist such as Kim McFarland, Lonnie Hunter, and Anthony Hamilton to name a few. Right now he has a

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00:44:15

Let's Talk Sandra Jodi Norris

Let"s Talk: Gospel Music Gold ·

2020/12/08

•Sandra Jodi Norris has been singing since she was a child. Her beginnings were at Haven of Rest. She sang in a trio for competitions. •Jodi grew to be a featured lead singer for several Chicago Recording choirs such as James C. Chambers and the Ecclesiastes Community Choir and Chicago Mass Choir to name a few. •Jodi has sung background vocals for such recording artists as Yolanda Adams. If you have any questions or comments about the show or guest, please send an email to

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