The Motif with Petula Beckles

The Delightful Festival- Celebrates the vibrant Immigrant Community of Jamaica, Queens, by presenting a series of FREE evenings of Ethnic Music and Film. 

AFRICAN DELIGHTS

Friday, June 5th

African (Nigerian) Delights

Saturday, June 6th

African (Ghanaian) Delight

ASIAN DELIGHTS

Friday, June 12th

Asian (Bangladeshi) Delights

Saturday, June 13th

Asian (Indian) Delights

CARIBBEAN DELIGHTS

Friday, June 19th

Caribbean (Haitian) Delights

Saturday, June 20th

Caribbean (Jamaican) Delights

LATINO DELIGHTS

Friday, June 26th

Latino (TBD) Delights

Saturday, June 27th

Latino (TBD) Delights

Join host Petula Beckles, as she speaks with the President of the Jamaica Arts Council, Greg Mays about "A Better Jamaca" and the upcoming festivites of the Delightful Festival.

The last Monday in May is Memorial Day and to many it marks the beginning of summer. It features parades, BBQs and other activities that cause many to forget the purpose of the day.

Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day, began during the Civil War with the decoration of the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the conflict. In the subsequent 150-plus years, the day has been expanded to include all of our wars and conflicts.

Let us not forget that Memorial Day is the day where we all pause and remember the brave men and women who put on the uniform of our armed forces, who put themselves in harms way so that we could sleep safely in our homes at night, and who died in the service of our nation.

On Monday, May 25, please take a minute out of your day to remember all of the fallen soldiers who paid a price that we can never fully repay.

Mother of mine you gave to me, all of my life to do as I please, 

I owe everything I have to you, 

Mother sweet mother of mine.

Mother of mine when I was young

You showed me the right way things had to be done, 

Without your arms where would I be, 

Mother sweet mother of mine.

Mother of mine now I am grown and I can walk straight all on my own, 

I'd like to give you what you gave to me, 

Mother sweet mother of mine.

Feel the same way about your Mom? Tune in and tell us about it!

It's Springtime! Woohhhoow!!! The trees, the breeze, the flowers and the bees are all in check, and obeying the Master's command. So let's join them and Spring into Praising our maker and king with a Holy Ghost filled praise celebration. 

Music from some of the greats such as Tamella Mann, Cece Winans, Tye Tribette and more, will fill the air with a sweet aroma of praise.... So tune in! Join us! 'cause we're all springing into praise with host, Petula Beckles.

The honorable Chief Apostle William Lee Bonner, a significant Pentecostal leader that has impacted millions of people all over the US and the world, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. 

This spiritual leader and author built an international organization, landmark educational institutions and churches, and reached millions in his ministry. We are here tonight to celebrate him and his signature achievement, the establishment of the W. L. Bonner College enabling his legacy to continue for years to come by equipping existing and future students with Christian values.

The college is the reality of a dream Bishop Bonner envisioned in 1945 and the college’s board of directors, along with the administrators plan to continue his legacy. “Bishop Bonner has equipped us with everything we need to carry out this work,” said Elaine McQueen, who serves as dean and interim president of WLBC. He was also a mentor and fervent trailblazer with a unique perspective. Dr. Melvin Bullock, Sr., alumnus of W.L. Bonner College says, “I will cherish the memories of him and experiences at the college that help build me as a spiritual leader.”

“As beneficiaries of the legacy of William Bonner, we gratefully and prayerfully acknowledge the many blessings that God bestowed on his life, on his ministry, and on W.L. Bonner College,” says tonight’s guest, Dr. Celeste Ashe Johnson, chair of the College’s Board of Directors.

Join us tonight at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/alutepradio or call (917) 932-8802 to listen and share your fond memories of Bishop William Lee Bonner

Tonights guest is The Prince of Gospel. At the early age of two, this young man from Clinton, NC native displayed extrodinary Musical gifts.  Not only can he sing, but he is also gifted musician, composer and songwriter.

God blessed him as second lead singer with his mentor, the late Rev. Howard “Slim” Hunt and the Supreme Angels.  Here his musical talents and ability to touch the hearts of the audience grew. 

He was lead to start his own group, The Mighty Voices of Clinton, NC. This group often pays their respect to the late Rev. Hunt with their versions of several of his songs.

He is the President and owner of WBLA (1440AM –Da Branch) radio station in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, the Owner of Versatile Music Group, a recording studio and record label, The vice president of the North Carolina Announcers Guild, chaired by founder / President Bishop Arvetra Jones.

He has been named the 2010 North Carolina Announcers Guild Announcer of the Year and was Recipient of the 2009 Internet & Media Prestige Award and these are just a few awards and accolades he has received.

He can even be heard on WCLN (1170AM) on Sundays.

His charm and demeanor led him to be known as “The Prince of Gospel.” 

He is none other than the one and only, MICHEAL L. BOYKIN!!!

Derrell started singing in his dad's church choir at 5 years of age. Derrell's love for God and Gospel music planted him in the music ministry for over 25 years.

This constant exposure to the presence of God saturated Derrell with a powerful anointing. His gifts have made room for him to open for Yolanda Adams, Byron Cage and Josh Groban.

Last year, Derrell appeared on the "Bobby Jones Presents" television broadcast where he performed his first single, "My All and All.

"In February of this year, he was named “Most Inspirational Artist” during the New Artist Showcase he d at the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards.

Join us as we speak with our special guest Derrell Thomas.

"In 1989, the doctor’s had given me up to die, due to a digestive tract disorder. How many know that prayer changes things? The doctors said my condition was common in old people and infants and they didn’t know much about it at the time. I went into major surgery to correct the problem. I know God is real, because the doctors that worked on me said I was just a walking dead person. I didn’t make the Lord any promises that I could remember, because I was not sure I could keep them. All I knew was that God was not through with me yet as I was only 20 years old and I had a 5 month old daughter to take care of. She is now 24 years old and has a daughter of her own. Look at GOD!!!! After 23 years, the problems are yet there, but I know that God has to keep us praying about something. I have since undergone 3 more surgeries one in 2011 and 2 other procedures in 2012. I’ve learned that God’s Grace enables me to live with and in spite of my thorn as Paul said in II Corinthians 12:9. I am looking forward to my Heavenly Blessings."

Theses are the words of Evangelist Missionary Cassaundra M. Jones Webb (Lady C. J. Webb). She is our special guest tonight on The Motif. Join us as she shares her story.

The 30th Anniversary of the Stellar awards are now behind us, but the fever is still high! From the surprise opening performance by Destiny's child, the comedy of some of the greats, it's no wonder folks cant get over it! 

In case you missed it, The 30th Anniversary of the Stellar Awards took place in Las Vegas, Nevada this past weekend, March 28th, and it is noted to be one of the best yet!. 

Here is a Summary of 2015 Stellar Awards Top Nominees:

Erica Campbell -- 10 Total Nominations

Ricky Dillard -- 10 Total Nominations

The Walls Group -- 8 Total Nominations

Deitrick Haddon’s LXW -- 7 Total Nominations

Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir -- 6 Total Nominations

Smokie Norful -- 4 Total Nominations

Michelle Williams-- 4 Total Nominations

Tasha Page-Lockhart -- 4 Total Nominations

Join us as we recap and share with you some of the juicy details as well as the winners of this year.

Benita Bellamy is a Marketing and Public Relations executive with over 15 years of experience in the arts and entertainment.  She is the founder and CEO of The Bellamy Group, LLC.    Benita spent 5 years with EMI Christian Music Group/EMI Gospel as Marketing Manager working with Stellar and Grammy Award winning artists Smokie Norful, CeCe Winans and The Blind Boys of Alabama, Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers, Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter’s House Choir, Aaron Neville, Darwin Hobbs, and many others. She was a Marketing and Publications Manager for Imagination Stage Performing Arts Center (Bethesda, MD), then repositioned back into music as Label Manager for Sanctuary Records Group (Silver Spring, MD) – Reggae and Catalog division managing projects for legendary reggae artists Steel Pulse, Luciano and the late Gregory Isaacs.  She also developed the National Promotions Department for Light Records(Nashville, TN) and was quickly elevated to Vice President of Marketing leading the new radio and retail promotions team with an artist roster that included:  Shirley Caesar, J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, RiZen, Bishop Paul Morton, Zie’l, Coko and Judith Christie-McAllister.

Join host Petula Beckles as she chats with The Bellamy Group's Benita Bellamy. Tune! (917)932-8802