South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. The colonial South Africa had them … Union Day, Queen’s Birthday, VE Day … The old South Africa had them … Republic Day, Kruger Day, Day […]
Originally published in Fox News One of the most famous songs of Christmas was celebrated Tuesday as it approaches its 200th anniversary, with a concert at the New York City church where Silent Night is believed to have been sung in the United States for the first time and where […]
Originally published in Charisma News Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle and Leslie Jordan (from All Sons & Daughters) teamed up to sing a very special Christmas song live. Their moving performance of “A Christmas Alleluia” generated over 3 million views by Christmas day.
Music Review by Luchae Williams Contemporary Christian music collective Casting Crowns released their freshly recorded festive album, It’s Finally Christmas, in October 2017. Headed by worship leader, and former youth pastor, Mark Hall, the seven piece ensemble have added their own mix of original songs and Christmas classics to this […]
Music review by Luchae Williams Christian music blue-eyed boy Jeremy Camp released his collection of Christmas songs, titled Christmas: God With Us in 2012. Well-known for his contemporary, pop-rock style, Camp has taken some of the more popular festive classics and given them new life. Camp’s rock influence can clearly be […]
Music Review by Luchae Williams With two Grammy nods and numerous Dove awards to his name, one can only expect brilliance when you pick up a Matt Redman album. And with this, his very first festive-inspired album, you find just that. Released in 2016, These Christmas Lights is jam-packed with Redman […]
A music review by Luchae Williams Maranatha Music released their Top 25 Christmas Hymns compilation album in October 2017. The 2-CD collection boasts a collection of 25 well-loved traditional festive season inspired songs and hymns. As is expected, your favorite Christmas anthems, such as Joy To The World, Silent Night, […]
Music review by Luchae Williams American Christian folktronica musician, David Crowder, released his first holiday-themed album in 2011, under his stage name Crowder. The festive collection, titled Oh For Joy, is a mixture of classic rock, pop and folk — a sound that the singer is well known for. In […]
Music review by Luchae Williams Dove award winner and Christian music darling, Lauren Daigle, lends her smoky vocals to a rather whimsical Christmas album titled Behold. Released in October 2016, the songbird’s festive offering is a collection of classic covers, produced by CCMA legends Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram. At […]
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] Originally published in Charisma News ‘Tis the season that many try their hand at singing their favourite Christmas tunes, but rarely […]