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Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

Ansonia Smith Gibbs 275 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

This podcast features interviews with Gospel musicians, singers, choir directors, songwriters, historians, producers, and recording artists from various backgrounds. Guests share their stories and experiences in Gospel music across different decades. The show also includes historical segments about the history of Gospel music. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe for updates on new episodes.

Episodes

Let's Talk: GMG K. Jeanette Jun 30, 2026 00:41:56 •K. Jeanette grew up in Darlington, SC in the United Methodist Church as a little girl.  She sang in the children’s choir at the ageof 5, and was an usher, she joined the youth choir as a teenager, then later became the director. She is the CEO of the Edith Mae King Foundation that assist victims of domestic violence, breast cancer and elderly care. Sheorganizes an annual Sneaker Ball for the yout
Let's Talk: GMG Willie Hill Jun 23, 2026 00:50:46 •Willie Hill hails from Durham, NC and has a great history of playing with bands, Shirley Ceasar, Willie Hinton and many, many more and he has some powerful songs to come. Willie attended North Carolina Central University (located inDurham), where he played trumpet in the University's marching band. He began playing guitar as a teenager and soon gravitated to bass guitar, a move which landed h
Let's Talk: GMG Tramaine "Tranzpar3nt" Barr Jun 16, 2026 00:50:50 •Tremaine "Tranzpar3nt" Barr born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, didn’t just witness struggle, he lived through it. Growing up in poverty forced him to mature quickly and understand the realities of life at an early age. The environment around him could haveeasily shaped him in a different direction, but by the grace of God, Tremaine discovered ways to stay grounded. His natural s
Let's Talk: GMG Franklin Croutch Jun 9, 2026 00:39:16 •Franklin Croutch is carrying forward a profound musical legacy—one rooted in generations of anointing andspiritual depth. His early years were shaped under the mentorship and musical guidance of his godfather, Gospel legend Pastor John P. Kee, a relationship that deeply influenced his musical and ministerial journey.•Beginning as a drummer in his local church during his preteen years, Franklin’s
Let's Talk: GMG Dr. Paulette Wright Jun 2, 2026 00:36:35 •Dr. Paulette Wright is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning Gospel recording artist, author, and actress whose anointed voice has inspired audiences across the globe. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Paulette discovered her gift for music at the age of four and has spent decades sharing her powerful, soul-stirring performances with listeners everywhere.•Since the 1970s, Paulette has gra
Let's Talk: GMG Cody Malek Mazie May 26, 2026 00:43:27 •Cody Malek Mazie is a Chicago-based educator, choir director, and visionary with a lifelong immersion in music. His journey began at age five at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, where he directed his first song, "Shabach," alongside his children’s choir director, Sis. Olivia Young.•A founding member of Deitrick Haddon’s LXW Chicago, Cody has served in leadership roles within Rock of Ages Ba
Let's Talk: GMG David Frazier May 19, 2026 00:42:00 •David Fraizer has been involved in music ministry for over four decades and has written and recorded over 100 songs with various Gospel artists. David’s music has been found on numerous Grammy, Stellar and Dove awardwinning recordings. The L.A. Times recently called David Frazier “One of Gospel music’s most successful and consistent songwriters.”•David has written over twenty-six songs for Bishop
Let's Talk: GMG Courtney Thorpe May 5, 2026 00:48:57 •Courtney Thorpe is a Gospel Recording Artist and Vocal Music Educator, with a BA in Music Business from Berklee College of Music.•She has been a professional vocalist since 2012 and has had many great opportunities singing behind a variety of artists. Y’anna Crawley, Sting, Paul Simon, Micah Stampley, and the late Isaiah D. Thomas, just to name a few.  She was afforded the opportunity to go on an
Let's Talk: GMG Briana L. Donaldson Apr 28, 2026 00:52:00 •Briana L. Donaldson is a Detroit-based recording artist,worship leader, and certified coach dedicated to helping others say 'yes' to their God-given purpose. •With 25 years of ministry experience—from directing the Michigan Gospel Chorale to headlining her first solo worshipconcert in 2026—Briana blends her background in Applied Positive Psychology with her passion for music. •Briana’s ar
Let's Talk: GMG Benita Bellamy Kelley Apr 22, 2026 00:52:16 •Benita Bellamy Kelley is a Marketing and Public Relationsexecutive with 27 years of experience in the arts and entertainment. She is the founder and CEO of The Bellamy Group located in Music City USA – Nashville, TN, launched in 2008 to fill a void in the marketing and promotions sector thatfocused on independent music artists of all genres, authors, faith-based businesses and non- profit organiz
Let's Talk: GMG Pastor Brandon Holland Apr 14, 2026 00:55:03 •Pastor Brandon Holland, the youngest of three children born to Presiding Bishop Carl E. and Lady Sandra Holland, has lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and ministry. From anearly age, music became a central part of his life. In middle school, he joined the development continued when he began organ lessons in 1991. After graduating from Southfield High School, he attended Oakland Communi
Let's Talk: GMG Dr. Kathryn Baker Kemp Apr 7, 2026 00:51:02 •Dr. Kathryn Baker Kemp servesas an associate minister at  Memorial M.B. Church in Chicago working in Christian education, music and prison ministry.  She served on the faculty of the Gospel Music Workshop of America 16 years. Kathryn is currently active with the faculty of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses and Pastoral Advisory Council.•Her second book, “Anointed To Sing The G

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