Steve Green, one of the world’s foremost gospel singers for just on three decades, is returning to South Africa for his third concert tour of the country. This time it spans only two weekends, and he is doing it for a Christian charity that has made a big impact for […]
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Sidetracked with One Crown — Rockers for Jesus
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] What started as a high school rock band evolved into one of the most influential youth ministries this country has ever seen. When four high school friends; Ryno, Werner, […]
Michael W Smith – Sovereign Deluxe Edition: Review
Music review by Ellenor Lotter MICHAEL W SMITH: SOVEREIGN: DELUXE EDITION Today, while watching the DVD of the album we will be discussing today, I had you on my mind. I was thinking about the fact that you take the time to read the reviews every week and I am […]
Amy Grant’s “Baby, Baby (Remix)” makes impressive dance club debut
Six-time GRAMMY® Award winner Amy Grant is already receiving amazing response from DJs around the US for the remixed version of “Baby, Baby” as it took the No. 1 Breakout spot on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart last week reports Maranatha Record Company. GRAMMY®-nominated producer, DJ and remixer, Dave Audé, […]
Tamela Mann – Best Days, Deluxe Edition: Review
Music review by Ellenor Lotter TAMELA MANN: BEST DAYS DELUXE EDITION I have to admit that a good movie under a warm blanket with a cup of Chai Tea is just the thing to make me almost like a week of winter… I recently watched Madea’s Big Happy Family and […]
Katy Perry sued by Christian artists over alleged song theft
A group of hip-hop singers is suing Katy Perry and Capitol Records because the pop star, they say, ripped off their creation. According to the suit, Perry’s “Dark Horse” infringes on the copyright of a Christian song “Joyful Noise.” (You can click each link and judge for yourself.) The suit […]
Bethel Music — You Make Me Brave: Review
Music review by Ellenor Lotter BETHEL MUSIC: YOU MAKE ME BRAVE — LIVE AT THE CIVIC It is such a great privilege for me to review music that truly impacts the way I worship Jesus. This time last year I had the indescribable privilege of attending the Bethel School […]
Sidetracked with Wickes Nortje — life story like movie script
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes in to the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] The life story of Wickes Nortje sounds like something scripted for a movie. From humble beginnings, growing up in Rustenburg and being declared blind by the age of […]
Thriving forward: Casting Crowns SA tour to kick off this weekend
Thousands of South African fans wait in anticipation to worship with Casting Crowns this weekend Casting Crowns, one of the world’s largest Christians bands, will be in South Africa this month. The band will be performing live in association with Radio Tygerberg, Groot FM and Christian Art Media. The seven […]
Amazing opportunity for musicians with a heart for God
> Some news just seems too good to be true, but this is not the case with the Message Trust SA, which has announced that it will be holding auditions in Cape Town for its first international act — a mission band that will be based in Cape Town and […]