Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...
Through the power of Gospel music, we not only celebrate our rich heritage but also unite hearts and souls in faith, hope, and joy. Let us preserve and promote the timeliness messages of love.” — ...
Chrisean Rock held her infant son while performing her new gospel single “Yahweh” at a Maryland church service. Chrisean Rock took the stage at Faith City Central Church in Maryland on Sunday (March ...
This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. The great soul singer Jerry Butler died last month at the age of 85. We're going to remember him by listening back to our interview from 2000. He first recorded ...
This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. The great soul singer Jerry Butler died last month at the age of 85. We're going to remember him by listening back to our interview from 2000. He first recorded ...
GROSS: OK. This is 1958, Jerry Butler and The Impressions. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FOR YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE") BUTLER: (Singing) Your precious love means more to me than any love could ever be. For when I ...
Butler was born in rural Mississippi in 1939. Three years later, he moved with his family to Chicago, where he continued to live. He became politically active in the city, serving on the Cook County ...