From the land of long-standing gospel music legacy – Tanzania – here comes another artist, Zoravo, famous for ‘Wanakufananisha’. As is the case with Tanzanian gospel music, Zoravo’s songs have not only caught on in Tanzania, but also all over East Africa. In churches, Zoravo’s songs like ‘Majeshi Ya Malaika’ have persisted in worship sets. … Read more
Church band gone viral: from singing on a church stage to getting radio airplay, TV appearances and concert perfomances – this is the story of Karura Voices. The award winning band is an embodiment of a new era in Kenyan gospel music, one driven by live, authentic, and more so church-appropriate music. Listen to any … Read more
“If today was my last day,” the first line on Matthew West’s ‘While I Can’ struck my nerves hard, and for a moment I wondered, “Is Matthew OK?” Such a question, right at the start of a song is a bit uncomfortable, and arguably provoking. Truth be told, even on a bad day, you don’t … Read more
You’ve probably seen Ariel Fitz on her viral TikTok Christian reels, playing dual roles of herself, and her guardian angel. If so, you’ll agree – she’s entertaining, and very much relatable, right? Virtually every modern-day Christian can find some semblance of their daily life struggles on Ariel’s skits. Haven’t seen her yet? Well, Ariel Fitz … Read more
More often in gospel and other genres, background singers (BGVs) don’t get the attention of the audience; everyone eyes on the popular lead artists. But despite this, singing in the background can be the perfect launch pad for new singers. It offers mentorship from the lead artist, new connections to other artists, exposure and a … Read more