Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award Winner Calvin Bridges is celebrated as a living  Gospel legend! Calvin inspires countless listeners and is considered one of the most  innovative Gospel singers of modern times. With a career spanning more than 30 years,  Bridges performs around the world and has given gospel concerts and workshops in  more than 20 countries. His personal conviction and faith shine most during live-performances, which makes his music and ministry unforgettable.

Calvin Bridges, born in Chicago, IL, was nurtured by the rich heritage of Chicago‘s Gospel  and Soul music pioneers. He started singing and playing piano in church at age 9. Following high school, his professional career began as a solo singer and studio musician,  performing with bands in prestigious R & B and Jazz clubs. But as Calvin realized the call  on his life, he also realized that “The greatest gift I have received from God is my voice.  I want to use it to sing to the whole world of God‘s love!” And that was the beginning of  Calvin devoting his talents entirely to his faith and focusing on Gospel/Inspirational music.  After studying theology, Calvin was ordained an Elder and Minister of the Gospel in 1981,  and is currently a member of the Apostolic Faith Church, Chicago, IL. He writes and sings  songs, preaches, and presents Gospel music workshops and concerts all over the world  with a huge repertoire of songs, spanning more than 50 years of Gospel music. Calvin  hosts GLOBAL GOSPEL GLORY Internet Radio Show heard around the world on Tabernacleradio.org & Face Book Live. His vision is to spread the awareness of the Gospel‘s  love, diversity and inclusion through music around the world, singing and teaching nations  the Good News about Jesus!

Gayla James is an Urban Christian Artist from Fort Myers Florida. Gayla has 4 cd projects independently, she composes her own songs. Gayla James has won numerous awards and nominated for numerous awards. Gayla has performed on Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel Show Presents twice. She has shared the stage with many icons of gospel and secular music, from Dorothy Norwood to Shirley Murdock. She performed on Lee Pitts Live Fox4, and CTN Sounds of Refreshing Christian Network. Gayla James has been featured in Root Magazine, American Pride Magazine, Urban Girl Magazine, and Cashbox Magazine Music Charts. Gayla James. Gayla James music brings new flavor to the music world, it’s refreshing and moves the spirit.

On this week's episode, we go over the controversial comments made by ESPN's Sage Steele. We cover the vandalism of George Floyd's commemorative statue in Union Square Park. We take a look back at Mary McLeod Bethune and her and her pioneering vision that led to the founding of Bethune Cookman College. We also have two special guests this week to discuss this week's topics as well. And last but not least we have two tracks by two pioneering artists, one a hip-hop artist M Doc Diego and the other R&B/Gospel recording Artist Ms. Gayla James. 

Featured Guests: Ms. Kellene Paul - Hall Of Fame Educator

                          Ms. Kerri Paul - Nursing Administrator

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A true God send. Shanta Natre Smith a.k.a. The Eagle is an artist, writer, producer, clothing designer and engineer that blends the perfect dosage of soul, hip hop, street and spirituality to create a unique and unprecedented sound he describes as, soul food. He has an extraordinary way putting his heart and soul in records that cuts through to the core of his listeners. His commanding stage presence and gift of ministry leaves a mark on all who have experienced his gift.

Shanta’s musical journey began during his time in foster care, at the young age of 12, where he began to develop his craft, writing his pain, emotions and experience down, releasing it in the form of music. Much of his style can be attributed to listening to and observing a wide range of artist from the late great Michael Jackson (who he shares the same birth date with), Al Green, 2 Pac, and John P. Kee to everything in between. Shanta does not want to give light or glory to what he has been through, but how he has overcome. After dropping out of school multiple times and a past full of trauma, God rose him from the ashes to become a beacon of hope for those who remain in mental and physical bondage. He obtained a bachelor’s in social work and a master’s in criminal justice. Now dedicated to reaching back into the ashes and sharing the message of God into the hearts and minds of believers and non-believers to ignite the flame within God’s people, that they may believe again.

Shanta began his professional career in the group Bloodlines A.D., with his two older twin brothers Tamiekco, and Damiekco, with the release of their maxi single “Fallen Angels” in 1999. They graced the stage with many industry big names from, Busta Rhymes, Dayton Family, MC Breed to name a few. However, God has a way of changing the course of our lives. Many are called few are chosen.

After turning from the streets, Shanta began working on his first solo gospel album “Emergency”, which he released August 2019. Halfway through the project. Shanta teamed up with the singer and rapper Antoine Brown to form “The Eagle and the Lion.” They have currently been touring the region promoting Shanta’s. Emergency album, while working on their duo project “Detox” which they released the single for in October 2019. They have performed at the Civic Center, The Horizon Event Center in Saginaw, Dort Federal Event Center, and local churches. There are those who make music and those who are musically gifted and anointed and it’s evident that Shanta is the best.

Hello

My name is PJ Hill a.k.a. Dra Hill

I have recorded a few songs in my lifetime and have promoted a few artists. I love music. I miss

performing and recording with my group so I try to help others reach their goals. I am the president

and founder of Kansas City Hot Traks LLC, which was a promotional avenue for local artists in the

Kansas City area. I have moved to Texas to connect with others in the business to continue to

promote those and other artists. I am an ole school Balladeer. I write the ole school love songs with

harmonies. Songs that put you in the mood for love, touching, kissing and just thinking. My 13 song

CD will take you there if you want to go. I just released two more songs that will be on a separate EP

called “introducing Dra Hill a.k.a. PJ Hill”

The first song is “You Bring Me Joy” you can hear it on https://www.numberonemusic.com/pjhill ,

https://www.reverbnation.com/pjhill and http://www.kcityrecords.com The second song has not

been released but I will be very soon so please stay tuned.

Paulette Triplett is multiple award-winning Gospel/Christian Recording Artist, songwriter, musician, psalmist, worship Leader, and music instructor.

Following in her mother's footsteps, Paulette was a child prodigy.

She began singing at age 3, composing songs at age 10, anointed by God to play the organ at 15 years old, and began assisting her mother training choirs at 15 as well. To date, she catalogs 2000 plus songs, to which she adds to monthly. Starting in 1989 through the early 90's, Paulette received national attention as a recording artist as she recorded as lead singer with then, Pastor Alford and the Progressive Radio Choir of Maywood, Il. The songs she is known for singing lead on are "HOLD ON AND GO ON" (1989) and "BREAK FORTH INTO PRAISE".  Both on SPARROW RECORDS. This Door, which was given through the favor of God manifested, led to other doors being opened for her to record as lead singer. She wrote songs for two Chicago Community Choirs. CARL MABINS AND CHANGED MINISTRIES (SO GLAD TO BE HERE" and "LIFE WITHOUT YOU") on PEARL RECORDS. The other choir is NU CITY MASS CHOIR (INDIE LABEL) "HE'S A RIGHT NOW GOD".

Pastor Alford also had Paulette write three songs for his "SEVEN LAST WORDS of  CHRIST" Gospel Musical Play and  The Gospel Musical Play called "TROUBLE AT THE GATE" by KIMMCO PRODUCTIONS.

In between recording, touring and writing for her own CD's and others, she was Minister of Music at various denominations in the Chicago and Detroit areas.

In 2002, Paulette lost her grandmother, mother, and babysitter within months of one another. This shifted Paulette's music ministry, spirituality and natural life. God gave her a new line of songs that speak his heart to the hurting, depressed and people struggling. She calls these songs "PAULETTE'S SINGING LETTERS".

Paulette recently received her 28th music award , via internet, for Psalmist of the Year 2021, from the "EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE AWARD".

Paulette is known as a standout singer because of her unique style of singing and the anointing she carries. She told God that she did want to be an entertainer but sing for souls to get set free and healed. 

Every Sunday with purpose she engages people in praise on their way to Church and does a Facebook Live show called "MY SUNDAY MORNING FLOW".

Because she has been through so many life storms and wants to share with people the tools God has given her to come through victorious, she has another Facebook Live show on Thursdays called, PAULETTE'S MUSIC THERAPY MOMENTS".

She loves God and is so grateful for all he's done and given her.

On her REVERBNATION she has over 500,000 song plays.Her #1 song on her REVERBNATION page is "WHEN GOD MADE WOMAN HE MADE A GOOD THING".

Her songs can be found on all digital Platforms. When it comes to Paulette, it's not about the music but God in the music.

SOCIAL MEDIA

REVERBNATION

www.reverbnation.com/paulettetriplettpsalmist4608

YOU TUBE CHANNEL: PAULETTE TRIPLETT

WEBSITE: PAULETTE'S SINGING LETTERS

www.paulettrtriplettvp.com

TWITTER

INSTAGRAM: PAULETTE TRIPLETT

CONTACT INFO:

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: 224-301-3827

Lydia Salett Dudley is a jazz pianist, singer, composer and arranger in Raleigh, NC. She is the bandleader for the group Jazz Xpressions.  She received her Graduate degree from North Carolina Central University and currently sits on the board of the Heart of Carolina Jazz.  In 2011 her passion for music education eventually led her to start The Salett Art Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide music enrichment for underserved youth.  She has performed for many occasions.  Her most memorable performance was the opportunity to perform at the childhood home of Nina Simone in Tryon, NC, which was declare a National Treasure in 2018.  She has released several albums to date including “Jazz Xpressions” and holiday cd entitled "This Is Christmas"  in 2019.  She released “Whatcha Gonna Say” in 2020, and her latest single “There’s A Winner In You” in 2021.  Her music is currently available for purchase on all digital outlets. For more information please visit LYDIASALETTDUDLEY.COM.

This week's episode will discuss Critical Race Theory, the Milwaukee Bucks championship, How to Celebrate a Win and civil rights legend Bob Moses. We are also featuring a song, 'Thank You Lord", by gospel recording artist Derrell Thomas and "Death of Mumble Rap", by M Doc Diego. 

In this episode we will discuss the white supremacist march on Philadelphia and the desecration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's statue in Long Beach, California. We will also have our Black History Moment, featuring Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and an interview with hip-hop recording artist M Doc Diego.