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Gospel music has gone global, and Greater Fort Lauderdale is the headquarters for the celebration, as well as the preservation of its historical significance in American culture.
Gospel’s chief ambassador, renowned musical director and television host Dr. Bobby Jones, is training the spotlight on music lovers, performers, and industry insiders from such diverse countries as the United Kingdom, Japan and Korea, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Barbados who will be in attendance at the International Gospel Industry Retreat May 25-27, 2008 at the Westin Diplomat Hotel. The weekend will feature numerous professional workshops, multicultural youth forums, and televised praise-fest performances by internationally-acclaimed gospel artists. In addition, events will highlight plans for the highly-anticipated Gospel Complex for Education and Preservation in Lauderhill, just west of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
On May 24, in advance of the Retreat, the Gospel Legends Ball saluting gospel music industry leaders will feature awards and recognition of giants in the gospel field. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit The Gospel Complex. On May 25, an evening concert will formally kick off the Retreat in the new Regional Park in Lauderhill. The concert will be open to the public. The groundbreaking of the complex will also be held in the park.
In keeping with the global focus of the weekend, participants from visiting countries will be hosted by Broward County’s robust multi-ethnic interfaith communities. Gospel artists will join selected churches in activities which will focus on industry marketing, promotion, and professional development. On May 26-27, various conference sessions will have a targeted educational approach to address the specific needs and interests of the countries and cultures represented. Televised performances, open to the public, will be staged both evenings. On May 26, traditional gospel music will be showcased, including Albertina Walker & the Caravans, the Rance Allen Group, and others who have paved the way for the contemporary gospel music movement. On May 27, a special performance by the various international participants will be taped for global distribution via satellite.
By Kitty Oliver
Gospel’s chief ambassador, renowned musical director and television host Dr. Bobby Jones, is training the spotlight on music lovers, performers, and industry insiders from such diverse countries as the United Kingdom, Japan and Korea, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Barbados who will be in attendance at the International Gospel Industry Retreat May 25-27, 2008 at the Westin Diplomat Hotel. The weekend will feature numerous professional workshops, multicultural youth forums, and televised praise-fest performances by internationally-acclaimed gospel artists. In addition, events will highlight plans for the highly-anticipated Gospel Complex for Education and Preservation in Lauderhill, just west of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
On May 24, in advance of the Retreat, the Gospel Legends Ball saluting gospel music industry leaders will feature awards and recognition of giants in the gospel field. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit The Gospel Complex. On May 25, an evening concert will formally kick off the Retreat in the new Regional Park in Lauderhill. The concert will be open to the public. The groundbreaking of the complex will also be held in the park.
In keeping with the global focus of the weekend, participants from visiting countries will be hosted by Broward County’s robust multi-ethnic interfaith communities. Gospel artists will join selected churches in activities which will focus on industry marketing, promotion, and professional development. On May 26-27, various conference sessions will have a targeted educational approach to address the specific needs and interests of the countries and cultures represented. Televised performances, open to the public, will be staged both evenings. On May 26, traditional gospel music will be showcased, including Albertina Walker & the Caravans, the Rance Allen Group, and others who have paved the way for the contemporary gospel music movement. On May 27, a special performance by the various international participants will be taped for global distribution via satellite.
By Kitty Oliver
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