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I look forward to the annual jazz concert at the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts, but as I reviewed this year’s line-up, I was disappointed that I couldn’t find a “straight ahead” jazz show. “What about Jonathan Butler on Saturday, January 2...

Jonathan Butler grew up in South Africa, hit the charts in the United Kingdom and now lives in Los Angeles. So it is no surprise that he calls his unique fusion of R&B, gospel and jazz, simply “world music”. “I’m a world music artist,” said the 56-y...

Some singers spend years on an album. Samantha Smith seemed to fall into hers. The 34-year-old has released her debut gospel album, Free. Below, she talks about how the project helped to strengthen her faith. What inspired your album? This alb...

Gospel hip-hop artist Big Snipes doesn’t like to be called a performer. The 38-year-old, born Wesley Hall, prefers the title “minister”. “Performing, in my opinion, reminds me of entertainment and that’s only a small aspect of what I do,” he said. “...

Tricray Astwood and Adrian Jones have a lot to celebrate. Four months ago they started performing together as Last Call; an album of their work is due out next week. Their debut, Ten Thousand, blends contemporary Christian music, gospel, soul “and ev...

If her life had gone according to her plans, gospel singer Larrita Adderley would now be a qualified nurse. God set her on a different path. He helped her find her voice and use it to minister to others. “My faith got stronger once I realised I had ...

At Sharon Apopa’s childhood home on Roberts Avenue, it was common to find her family of 14 sitting out on the porch, playing instruments and listening to music. Decades later, her tie to music is just as strong. She’s behind a fundraiser at the BIU o...

Tricray Astwood and Adrian Jones head to Hollywood next month. The popular gospel duo, who perform as Last Call, will record an album with renowned producer Eric Griggs. If you’ve never heard of him, he has worked with everyone from Chris Brown to ...

Rumours of a departure from the airwaves by Kelly Zuill, known to Bermudian listeners as “Mr Gospel”, have been gently put to rest. “I am the acting CEO of the Bermuda Broadcasting Company, so if it was happening I think I’d know it,” David Hills tol...

Trinity Sound Crew are not newbies on the Christian music scene. Founder Brotha Richie, whose real name is Lynwood Richardson, has been working to reach young people through gospel reggae, hip hop and dancehall music since 1997. He and Mark Phillips...

If you knew Adrian Jones several years ago, chances are you might not recognise him today. The 24-year-old had a transformational experience with God five years ago. These days he’s a praise and worship leader at New Creation Worship Centre and focu...

Canadian gospel musician Terry Henry walked into Mt Zion AME Church to visit a friend — he never expected he would leave with a job. The Juno Award-nominated entertainer is the church’s music director and an instrumental part in Mt Zion’s Male Voice ...