Music Review by Ellenor Lotter HAWK NELSON — MADE This week we are going to jump right in with my take on the brand new release from Hawk Nelson, “MADE”. I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! I LOVE IT! This album is pure joy and excitement from the first sound […]
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Bethel Music releases ‘Discover Bethel Music’ this week
Dove Award-nominated Bethel Music, the worship ministry of Redding, CA-based Bethel Church, has grown over the last four years from being a local church music ministry to becoming a global outreach featuring a cadre of songwriters and worship leaders, and both online and on-campus worship schools. With the exponential growth […]
All Sons & Daughters — Live: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter ALL SONS & DAUGHTERS — LIVE Just when I started thinking about what my next review would entail, my dear friend Traidy walks in the door, holding in his hand one of the titles that André had given me to review… Needless to say this […]
Jesus,Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship — Review
Music Review by Val Viljoen JESUS,FIRM FOUNDATION: HYMNS OF WORSHIP This album is a collection of (mostly) well known and beloved hymns (Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus, Be Still My Soul, Nothing But the Blood) that have been given a fresh new sound by the addition on extra lyrics as […]
Even atheists enjoying this version of Little Drummer Boy
Originally published in The Christian Post A recently released version of the Christmas carol, “Little Drummer Boy” by acapella singing group Pentatonix, is so good it’s getting praise from even people who admit they “don’t like Christianity”. The group released the video to the “soothing” version of the carol on […]
Bethel Music — Without Words: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter BETHEL MUSIC — WITHOUT WORDS This week at last I can testify to the fact that I actually do know the artists who came up with this week’s new release. Oh yes, none other than WITHOUT WORDS by Bethel Music. Five months ago I […]
Christmas is the season for carol singing
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] The first Christmas Carol was sung from the sky by angels. The words, but not the music, have been preserved for us by Dr Luke, in […]
Matt Maher — All the People Said Amen: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter MATT MAHER — ALL THE PEOPLE SAID AMEN You might be thinking that I should know the artists whom I review, but on the other hand I it has its advantages ‘meeting’ them for the first time when I hear their music… Let me introduce […]
Surprises aplenty at 6th Crown Gospel Awards
Originally published in IOL Tonight The sixth annual SABC Crown Gospel Awards have come and gone in another year that was full of surprises. The ceremony, which was hosted by gospel singer Thabo Mdluli and singer and dancer Thembi Seete, was held at Durban’s International Conference Centre on Sunday. The […]
Martin Smith — God’s Great Dance Floor: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter MARTIN SMITH — GOD’S GREAT DANCE FLOOR To my great delight I start this journey with Gateway News in reviewing the brand new CD from a well-known voice in Christian Music: Martin Smith. I first encountered this gentleman’s voice in 2007 when he was still […]