Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold

Ansonia Smith Gibbs
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This is a podcast which will feature Gospel musicians, singers, choir masters/ directors, Gospel songwriters, Gospel music historians, Gospel music producers and recording artists from various backgrounds. We will talk with people from various decades to share their stories and experiences in Gospel Music. There will also be historical shows sharing various facts about the history of Gospel music Listen out for "Let's Talk:: Gospel Music Gold" Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes! Email: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com

  1. Aug 4

    Let's Talk: GMG Kisha Grandy

    •Kisha Grandy is a celebrated recording artist, actress, and worship leader whose unmistakable, rich contralto voice firstgained national attention in the 1990s as a featured member of the groundbreaking, multi-platinum-selling Gospel group Kirk Franklin & The Family.•Grandy's vocal performances became integral components of some of the group's most cherished hit songs, including:“Silver & Gold”, “Savoir More Than Life To Me,” and many more.•Kisha delivers a performance that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. The song encourages listeners tostand firm in their faith, reject fear and doubt, and confidently proclaim their trust in God's ability to sustain them through every season.•"I Believe God is a declaration for anyone facing challenges, uncertainty, disappointment, or adversity,” Kisha explains. “No matter what you're up against, don't give up, don't lose hope,and never stop believing that God is still working on your behalf.”•“I Believe God” is written and produced by acclaimed songwriter, musician, and her husband, Ernest J. Lee.  Their collaboration on "I Believe God" demonstrates the extraordinary synergy between two gifted creativeswho share a passion for excellence and ministry.•Her newest release “I Believe God,” is available on all digital outlets•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DB INTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in the World on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES•"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!" •“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •2026 MiPA Award wining "Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  2. Jul 28

    Let's Talk: GMG Michelle Lee

    •Michelle Lee is a dynamic Gospel artist whose soulful voice and heartfelt worship bring arefreshing presence to modern Christian music. Blending spirit-led vocals with contemporary songwriting, she creates music that uplifts, inspires and draws listeners closer to faith.•Her versatile performance background includes appearances at renowned venues such as Radio City Music Hall, The Appollo Theater and World Café Live at the Queen.  She has also performed with notable acts including Lougheed and the Memphis Mafia Bans and The Main Event Band.•Now stepping fully into her own spotlight, Michelle Lee continues to share her faith through powerful, spirit-filled performances that create meaningful connections with audiences.  With authenticity, joy and purpose at the center of her artistry, she remains committed to using her gifts to uplift others and shine a light through music.•Her newest release “RIGHT ON TIME” is available on all digital outlets•LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIOSHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAYWJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST/ 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in the World on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES •"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!"•“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •2026 MiPA Award Winning "Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  3. Jul 21

    Let's Talk: GMG Kanita Washington

    •Kanita Washington  is a dynamic minister, acclaimedrecording artist, playwright, director, and visionary leader whose voice carries healing, clarity, and divine purpose. A native of Washington, D.C., Kanita has spent more than twenty years transforming lives through ministry,music, theater, and the arts.With more than twenty years of experience as a playwright and director, Kanita has produced over twenty dynamic stage productions across the Baltimore region—each infused with themes of faith, resilience, and personal transformation. Her artistic journey led her from writing and directing to starring in multiple gospel stage plays, where she embraced her calling as both actress and messenger.As a gospel and inspirational singer, Kanita has shared platforms with musical greats including Joyce Garrett, Professor Wilbur Belton, and John Hart & The Ministry Chorale. A defining moment in her early career was singing “Man inthe Mirror” as a duet with the late Michael Jackson during the first anniversary memorial of the 9/11 tragedy.•Latest release “I’M HIS NUMBER ONE” is available on all digital outlets •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES•"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!" •“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •2026 MiPA Award Winning "Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  4. Jul 7

    Let's Talk: GMG Pastor Donald Gay & Steven B. Dolins

    •Pastor Donald Gay is a member of the legendary Gay family and leads the Prayer Center Church of God in Christ, founded by his mother in 1959. Rev. Gay has released two albums, Soulful Sounds and On a Glorious Day, and has performed at various Chicago venues, including Millennium Park, the Old Town School of Folk Music, the Chicago Blues Festival, and the University of Chicago Folk Festival.•The sibling of the famous sisters Evelyn, Mildred & Geraldine known as “The Gay Sisters”.  Rev. Donald made a name for himself as the three-year old child preacher and the first Black child on the Joe Kelly Quiz Kids Show in the 1950’s.  He also performed with his sisters at the first Gospel Music concert at Carnegie Hall in 1950.•Steven B. Dolins is the founder and president of The Sirens Records, a label dedicated to blues, boogie, jazz, and gospel keyboard music. He is emeritus professor of computerscience and information systems at Bradley University. Their Book Release coming fall 2026, the University of Chicago Press will publish Can I Get a Witness! Faith, Family, and Chicago Gospel Music ••A “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge has been AWARDED from Feedspot which has named Let’s Talk: Gospel Music Gold one of the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DBINTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES •"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!"•“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •2026 MiPA Award Winning "Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  5. Jun 30

    Let's Talk: GMG K. Jeanette

    •K. Jeanette grew up in Darlington, SC in the United Methodist Church as a little girl.  She sang in the children’s choir at the ageof 5, and was an usher, she joined the youth choir as a teenager, then later became the director. She is the CEO of the Edith Mae King Foundation that assist victims of domestic violence, breast cancer and elderly care. Sheorganizes an annual Sneaker Ball for the youth in the community in efforts to fundraise for a student at the local high school.•Her Testimony: “SHINE” is a song dedicated to her mom. K Jeanette’s mom used to sing an old spiritual gospel song called, "Shine on me".  When her mother got sick, K. Jeanette pleaded with God to do just what she sang about. K. Jeanette  believes her mother SHINES from heaven now. So, this song is just praising God for Shining on her mother and now she needs Him to SHINE on her!•Download her single releases “Shine” and "Jesus Is My Friend" which is available on all digital outlets. •A “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge has been AWARDED from Feedspot which has named Let’s Talk: Gospel Music Gold one of the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIOSHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DB INTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.   •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES •"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!"•“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •2026 MiPA Award winning "Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  6. Jun 23

    Let's Talk: GMG Willie Hill

    •Willie Hill hails from Durham, NC and has a great history of playing with bands, Shirley Ceasar, Willie Hinton and many, many more and he has some powerful songs to come. Willie attended North Carolina Central University (located inDurham), where he played trumpet in the University's marching band. He began playing guitar as a teenager and soon gravitated to bass guitar, a move which landed him his first band gig, at age 15.He started his own recording studioand record label Joy Records, in 1984. The label has been a vehicle for Hill's music, and he has released four albums since 1996 in Durham, NC.•"THANKFUL" its timing is impeccable, in the torrent of what is going on in the world, your city, your neighborhood, your home, peace is a necessity! Here is the perfect solution foryour radio congregation..."Thankful" by The Willie Hill.It's quiet, it's subtle but yet so potent like a neutron bomb that you don't see or feel coming until you experience the impact! Here's music that will calm down the beast in all of us.It'll be a nurturing song of praise. It'll give you moments with Majesty and moments of blessed assurance and perfectpeace!  It's time to bring comfort to your listeners, it can be used as beds for announcements, going up to news or coming out, commercials the whole nine!  You've just been introduced to Thanksgiving on a daily.•Download his latest single release “Thankful” which is available on all digital outlets.•A “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge has been AWARDED from Feedspot which has named Let’s Talk: Gospel Music Gold one of the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DBINTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES •"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!" •“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •"Molding a Black Princess" 2026 MiPA Award Winner!Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  7. Jun 16

    Let's Talk: GMG Tramaine "Tranzpar3nt" Barr

    •Tremaine "Tranzpar3nt" Barr born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, didn’t just witness struggle, he lived through it. Growing up in poverty forced him to mature quickly and understand the realities of life at an early age. The environment around him could haveeasily shaped him in a different direction, but by the grace of God, Tremaine discovered ways to stay grounded. His natural sense of humor and his passionfor boxing became outlets that helped him remain focused, disciplined, and hopeful even during the toughest seasons of his life.•His journey with God has not been withoutits ups and downs. Like many believers, Tremaine has experienced spiritual highs and lows along the way. Yet with every challenge, his desire to honor God with his life has only grown stronger. Through prayer, reflection, and personal transformation, he began to recognize a deeper calling on his life.•Answering that call, Tremaine stepped into gospel music under the name "Tranzpar3nt". The name itself represents his mission, to live and minister with honesty, authenticity, and openness about the realities of life, faith, and redemption. Through his music, he shares his testimony in a way that connects with people who may still be navigating their own struggles.•Tranzpar3nt believes that transparency breaks chains and that truth brings healing. His music is not simplyentertainment, it’s ministry. Every lyric, every verse, and every message is meant to point people back to hope, restoration, and the transformative powerof Jesus Christ.•For Tranzpar3nt, this journey has never been about fame, recognition, or applause. It’s about purpose. It’s about faith. And above all, it’s about lifting up the name of Jesus and shining a light for those who may still be searching for their way.•Download his latest single release “I Need God” whichis available on all digital outlets. ••A “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge has beenAWARDED from Feedspot which has named Let’sTalk: Gospel Music Gold one of the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIOSHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DB INTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in the World on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES •"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!" •“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •MiPA Award winning"Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

  8. Jun 9

    Let's Talk: GMG Franklin Croutch

    •Franklin Croutch is carrying forward a profound musical legacy—one rooted in generations of anointing andspiritual depth. His early years were shaped under the mentorship and musical guidance of his godfather, Gospel legend Pastor John P. Kee, a relationship that deeply influenced his musical and ministerial journey.•Beginning as a drummer in his local church during his preteen years, Franklin’s hunger for musical excellence led him to explore and master multiple instruments, ultimately making the keyboard his primary tool of expression. His love for music and ministry continues to inspire his creative expression and spiritual leadership.•Alongside his wife Pastor Charlena Croutch, heco-pastors Refuge Citadel of Hope in Roosevelt, New York. The duo began their Gospel career as lead singers with Greg Hoover and the Charlotte Community Singers, releasing their debut album, Survivor, in 2006. Franklin also co-produced the debut recording for Bishop Wesley Knight and the NYC CCFMLeadership Alliance V.O.W. Ensemble (2013). He continues to create music that blends generational depth with spirit-led sound.•Download his latest single release “Tears Away” which isavailable on all digital outlets. •A “Top Gospel Music Podcast” Badge has been AWARDED from Feedspot which has named Let’s Talk: Gospel Music Gold one of the Top 10 Gospel Music Podcasts on the web! •LET’S TALK: GOSPEL MUSIC GOLD RADIO SHOW AIRS EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST ON WMRM-DBINTERNET RADIO STATION  AND WJRG RADIO INTERNET RADIO STATION 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST •There is a Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold Facebookpage ( @LetsTalk2GMG ) where all episodes are posted as well.    •The Podcast and Radio shows are heard anywhere in theWorld on the Internet! •ANSONIA’S BOOK RELEASES •"If We Can Do It, You Can Too!" •“Legacy of James C. Chambers And his Contributions to Gospel Music History” •"Molding a Black Princess"Order Information https://www.unsungvoicesbooks.com/asmithgibbs

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This is a podcast which will feature Gospel musicians, singers, choir masters/ directors, Gospel songwriters, Gospel music historians, Gospel music producers and recording artists from various backgrounds. We will talk with people from various decades to share their stories and experiences in Gospel Music. There will also be historical shows sharing various facts about the history of Gospel music Listen out for "Let's Talk:: Gospel Music Gold" Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes! Email: letstalk2gmg@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Ansonia Smith Gibbs
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    279
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ansonia Smith Gibbs
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk: Gospel Music Gold