This is the Second Free Mission Baptist Church (www.sfmbc.com) Combined Choir in 1996 singing "I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy". The late Sis. Marion Ray Elum, my aunt, is singing the solo.
This is the organ solo of the late, virtuoso organist of our time, Mr. Sammy Berfect. Mr. Berfect was a living-legend in the music community of New Orleans and across the globe.
His interpretation of "How Great Thou Art" is a moving, soul-stirring experience.
This was at the 114th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. live in New Orleans, LA.
This was the 20th Anniversary Concert and Court of the New Orleans Gospel Soul Children. The choir was under the direction of Veronica Downs-Dorsey
This is an arrangement of "In the Garden". Bro. August Johnson. Angela Stevenson is singing the solo.
This was the 20th Anniversary Concert and Royal Court of the New Orleans Gospel Soul Children. The choir was under the direction of Veronica Downs-Dorsey.
This is one of the choir's traditional anthems: Let Mt Zion Rejoice. Sis. Katrina Pelrean and Bro. Adolf Perkins sing the soprano and tenor solos respectively.
At the Full Gospel Fellowship International Conference in 2006 in New Orleans, LA.
This is the song Bishop Morton sang before he preached the closing sermon for the conference.
This was their performance at the 114th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. in New Orleans, LA.
The first selection is "Come Here Jesus, If You Please" arr. R. Carter. The second is "Elijah Rock" arr. by Moses G. Hogan.
This is from the 25th Anniversary Reunion Concert. Sorry I couldn't put the entire song, but wait until the end when Pam Thomas walks in and goes straight to the mic!
This is Dr. Valerie Anne Jones-Francis, soprano, and the Dillard University Concert Choir from New Orleans performing Milton Brunson and Thompson Community Choir's hit "He Cares For You". Yours truly, accompanying on the keyboard.
This was on the spring tour of the concert choir in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Jones-Francis and the choir are from New Orleans, LA.
This is another tribute to Rowena Smith for her 80th birthday musical celebration in St. Rose, LA (outskirts of New Orleans).
This is the Pilgrim Baptist Church choir in River Ridge. Burnell Maxon, director, Travis Coleman, Minister of Music-and he's leading the song. 'Sang Coleman'
This is the Ordination Service of Evangelist Cyntrell Strickland, under the auspices of Calvary Spiritual Church, Bishop Emmitt Strickland, Pastor.
This is Bro. Jules Anderson, III leading the congregation in the old song, "Take the Lord with You, Everywhere You Go"
This is Sis. Diane Robertson, one of New Orleans most anointed gospel soloist singing one of her favorite hymns, "I Am Satisfied". Diane was at the 125th Church Anniversary of the historic Second Free Mission Baptist Church (www.sfmbc.com) The organist is the late Sis. Rilma "Kathy" Thibodeaux.
This is from the 114th Annual Session of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. in New Orleans, LA.
The late Rilma "Kathy" Thibodeaux, one of New Orleans foremost musicians and directors, is leading Praise & Worship
This is the NAACP Gospel Concert 2003 in New Orleans, LA. The choir was a combined choir of singers from the New Orleans Area. The soloist is Jonte' Landrum-Short.
This is their tribute to the late Gospel Legend, and fellow New Orleans native, Mahalia Jackson.
They perform an interpretive dance to the song: "Come Sunday" by Duke Ellington & Mahalia Jackson at the 114th Annual Sessiong of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A., Inc. live in New Orleans, LA.