Secular-turned gospel musician, Yaw Siki, has advised up-and-coming musicians to reconsider pursuing secular music solely for fame and financial gain.
“They say, ‘The holy water's watered down, and this town's lost its faith,’” a man sings soulfully. This is not a religious condemnation of the terrible things that have happened on Earth. It’s a tune ...
Televangelist and gospel singer Juanita Bynum told a congregation to “clean” up the secular music because she claims listeners are not saved. But when she’s caught in the act, jamming to Mary J. Blige ...
Singer Ric Hassani has shared his perspective on why gospel musicians often transition to secular music. Speaking with HipTV Trending, Hassani opined that, it’s not primarily about financial gain, but ...
There is a time and a place for sacred music, and there is a time and a place for secular music.” This was part of an answer ...
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician Piesie Esther has revealed that she has not yet made a firm decision on working with secular artistes.
The Gospel singer bears his mind on the state of popular music out there, and how it could impact negatively on the upcoming generation. Gospel act and worship leader Frank Edwards bears his mind on ...
In today’s world, music holds more power than ever. It has the power to boost a mood, power to enhance a moment, and power to “innocently” influence us. Yet, with great power comes great ...
There is a welcoming darkness to the music of Okay Kenedi. Where most notions of “dark” call up images of psychotic brooding and gothic morbidity, Kenedi’s music provides a comforting, thoughtful ...
(The Conversation) — The genre of contemporary Christian music has been around for decades, but the line between CCM and secular pop music has always been blurry. (The Conversation) — After three ...
For decades, the Rev. Al Green has been singing gospel songs and preaching in Memphis, Tenn. Now, he's returned to the soul sound that made him a household name in the 1970s. The singer has just ...
In the success stories of many secular Ghanaian artistes, a common thread often emerges: they began their musical journeys in the church before transitioning into the secular space. Artistes such as ...