Get your 'Praise' on at 1st Mariner
Stellar Award winner Richard Smallwood, Tye Tribbett & G.A, Dorinda Clark-Cole of the famed Clark Sisters headline the "Total Night of Praise" concert at 1st Mariner Arena tonight. The night promises to be a mix of traditional and contemporary gospel fused with hip-hop and gospel funk.
Smallwood, a 2008 Stellar Award winner for Traditional Male (gospel vocalist), is legendary for his work and founding of the Richard Smallwood Singers. With 25 years as a gospel artist behind him, he continues to keep his music relevant for a traditional audience that enjoys gospel with a contemporary message.
His latest work, Journey: Live in New York (released last year), includes gospel artist Kim Burrell, R&B talents Chaka Kahn and Kelly Price, and the gospel legends of The Hawkins Family.
Tribbett & GA (Greater Annointing) have won a huge fan base since their official debut in 2004 with Life (Live). His second CD, Victory Live! (2006) includes his popular song "Victory'' a proclamation song with a danceable hip-hop sound that speaks to a youthful (and young at heart) audience needing an edgy urban contemporary message.
His next CD, Stand Out, is due out next month.
Clark-Cole, who with her sisters this year won three Grammys for their Live: One Last Time CD and may garner even more trophies at this month's Dove Awards, is also a solo artist. Her next individual effort, Take It Back, is due out Tuesday.
The show, at the arena's mini-theater, 201 W. Baltimore St., begins at 7 p.m. Tickets, $30-$45, are available here.
