MP3 Life Songs - GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel

R&G...Rhythym and Gospel...A smooth blend of contemporary & traditional gospel with rhythym & blues.

12 MP3 Songs
GOSPEL: Contemporary Gospel, URBAN/R&B: Rhythm & Blues



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The Grammy Nominated Gospel Hummingbirds

Biography

The Gospel Hummingbirds are synonymous with tight harmony, creating outstanding inspirational music with urban rhythm and blues. James Gibson, Jr., spokesperson for the group, coined their style as âRhythm and Gospelâ. R&G for short. Audiences from all over the world have marveled at the way the Hummingbirds effortlessly bring them to an inspirational frenzy, leaving them clamoring for more.

To see these musicians on stage is an experience youâll never forget. This show begins with the band setting the tone for the show with music that gets your audience rocking. Then the vocalists hit the stage with soulful sounds that leave no doubt that you are in for a treat. In no time the Gospel Hummingbirds will have you clapping your hands, dancing in the isles, and maybe even singing along. In the end, you will be exhausted but thoroughly entertained.

Joe Thomas, Sr. founded the âBirds in the early 1960âs. Soon they became known all over the world as one of the most elite musical groups in their field. Since their inception they have recorded six albums. âRoute 66 To Heavenâ, âSigns of Revelationsâ, âSteppinâ Outâ, âTaking Flightâ, âLive In Paradiseâ and their latest compilation, "Life Songs". In 1993, The Gospel Hummingbirds album âSteppin Outâ earned them a Grammy Nomination in the category of âBest Traditional Soul Gospel Albumâ. That same year it received the
French âJazz Academy Awardâ as best gospel album of the year.

Although they started singing in the âChurchâ ( and they still do), in 1987 they were invited to perform at the famous Eliâs Mile High Club, a blues nightclub in Oakland, Ca. Since then they have successfully taken their music to rock, blues and R&B fans in nightclubs, blues and jazz festivals here in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Italy, France, and Belgium. The group has shared the bill with; The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Dixie Hummingbirds, John Lee Hooker, Little Milton, B.B. King, Etta James, The Persuasions, Commissioned, Huey Lewis and The News, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Pop Staples, Otis Rush, and Joe Louis Walker.

Over the years, as with any group with longevity, there have been personnel changes. The current Gospel Hummingbirds are; James Gibson,Jr. vocals, Morris LeGrande guitar and vocals, Gerald Dayce vocals, William Norwood lead vocals and Clifton Gamble keyboards and vocals. Somehow with each personnel change, they just keep getting better.

Billboard Magazine has spoken of their music as âNot just for sacred music lover, but for anyone with an abiding interest in great roots soundsâ. Downbeat Magazine says â This is a must-listen for folks who still equate heavenly music with harps and wingsâ.

It has been suggested that they perform other kinds of music, but The Gospel Hummingbirds remain true to their Faith and true to âR&Gâ.

Visit their website: www.thegospelhummingbirds.com