PHILADELPHIA, May 17, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The sound of Traditional Gospel music and Contemporary Gospel music will flow like rivers of living water at Penn's Landing for the 6th Annual Friday Night Gospel Celebration, presented by Independence Blue Cross. Co-Sponsored by WDAS FM, Power 99 FM, and THE CW PHILLY 57, Penn's Landing brings the joyous and moving sounds of Gospel music to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing located on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., there will be a pre-show music mix by DJ Praze of RuggedCross3.com each week. This is the start of the 2007 Free Friday Night Concerts Series at Penn's Landing, every Friday night beginning at 7:30 p.m., all summer long.
The series will begin on Friday, June 1st with the New Covenant Church of Philadelphia Music and Worship Arts Ministry. This unique ministry integrates music, drama, dance, and visual arts as part of worship and encompasses a youth orchestra, jubilee choir, mime and sign ministry. New Covenant Church of Philadelphia is located 7500 Germantown Avenue.
Feel uplifted and restored as you experience the spirit filled worship of Divine Praise Music Ministry on Friday, June 8th. This inspirational ensemble began with five teenagers who met in the choir director's parents' living room for rehearsal. Since their inception in 1992, Divine Praise Music Ministry is a flourishing group of more than 20 young adults with melodic voices and angelic harmony. They attend various churches and have diverse backgrounds but, their purpose is the same -- ministry first.
On Friday, June 15th the series continues with Minister Henry Hall and New Dimensions of Worship. No matter the age or ethnic background, Henry Hall's praise and worship renditions will inspire you to sing praises from your position and not your condition. Hall began singing at the age of 10 in his church's 100 voice youth choir. Over the years Hall continued to become more musically endowed. While attending Rowan University in Glassboro, Hall acknowledged his music ministry. Henry has led praise and worship and shared the stage with such notables as R.W. Schambach, Martha Munizzi, and Vicki Winans. Hall's debut CD is entitled "It's Harvest Time."
Minister Henry Hall remarks, "This is my second year performing at the Friday Night Gospel Celebration at Penn's Landing and I can't wait to perform again this year. One of the really nice things about Friday Night Gospel Celebration is the fact that it draws people from different races, backgrounds, the young and the old." Hall continues, "In the times which we live, Gospel music is essential because it speaks to the heart of man and helps to renew our faith and restore those who may be broken in spirit. This is one the most well promoted free events in the city and I'm happy to be part of it."
Philadelphia native, Jameelia Drinks is sure to come forth in song and praise with passion on Friday, June 22nd. During her lifetime, Drink has experienced severe physical and mental abuse and several suicide attempts but, has used these experiences in testimony, song, and ministry to help others overcome. Drinks' self titled CD is expected to be released in the spring of 2008. The tracks on the CD will range from semi acoustic to a New Orleans gospel style montage featuring Philly's "Brass Heaven."
Join Penn's Landing and Sunoco Welcome America! for the grand finale of this free concert series, Friday, June 29th beginning at 7:00pm with J. Moss, is one of the most dynamic artist in contemporary gospel today. Moss ministers to a generation that has ears to hear what he has to say in song to set the captive free. Gospel music is inherently a part of Moss' DNA as the son of Bill Moss, Sr. of Bill Moss and The Celestials, the nephew of the legendary Dr. Mattie Moss Clark and the cousin of the incomparable Clark Sisters. This singer, songwriter and producer has released his sophomore project V2 on the Zomba Gospel Group Label.
WDAS AM, WDAS FM, and Power 99 will share in hosting the concerts each week. THE CW PHILLY 57 will also be on-site each week. Their on-air personalities will introduce performers and have promotional giveaways.
THE CW PHILLY 57 (WPSG-TV) is part of the CBS Television Stations division, one of the largest network-owned station groups, consisting of 21 CBS stations, 15 UPN, one WB and two stations not affiliated with major networks.
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without our presenting sponsor Independence Blue Cross and the continued support of PECO, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Pennsylvania Lottery, Live Nation and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
Penn's Landing Corporation is the non-profit organization responsible for funding and producing public programming on the Great Plaza, Philadelphia's Delaware Waterfront Park. Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the 2007 Summer Season at Penn's Landing. All events produced by Penn's Landing Corporation are FREE to the public and on the Great Plaza, the heart of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia's premier riverfront entertainment destination.
For more information on event locations and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.pennslandingcorp.com. The Penn's Landing Corporation website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan a visit to easily park, play and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
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