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JAHAZIEL DOCUMENTARY

A short film starring MOBO Award winner Jahaziel was released December 13th 2008 on Current TV. 'Rapping for God' is a fly on the wall documentary closely observing the life of Jahaziel Elliott.

See the video

CHANNEL 4 TV

The station is currently broadcasting Christianity: A History
This is and eight-part history of the Christian faith, looking at its origins, development and turbulent past. High-profile British personalities examine a religion that has particular resonance for them.

CROSS.TV

Upload videos and pictures, publish blogs, add friends and even develop your own sub-networks for your families, churches, ministries or projects.
Go to Cross TV site

PLATFORM2

The Government-backed Platform2 project aims to unlock the potential and develop skills of young British adults who wouldn't normally have such an opportunity. London's Royal Priesthood is heavily involved in the project. See the Platform2 site

GUVNA B/JLM ENDORSEMENT DEAL

Guvna B signs endorsement deal with JesusLovesMe Clothing 
Guvna B formally got together with JLM Clothing, one of the first of a raft of clothing companies that have sprung up on the UK Urban gospel scene in recent months.

Guvna's Blog

ONE TO ONE TV

One To One TV Show is on Genesis TV and Revelation, featuring the best of UK & US gospel.

See it on Blip.TV

MUYIWA ON BET's 'CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL'

Muyiwa on BET's Celebration of Gospel: BET announces Celebration of Gospel, which this year includes Muyiwa and Riversongs.

The Celebration of Gospel is billed as the US’s largest showcase of Christian music. It premieres on BET on Jan. 25.

Read the announcement (and reaction) on BET's blog website and watch the rehearsals

MICHAELA ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM

Spoken Word artist Michaela 'Birth Of A Poet' announced the launch event of her debut album, 'Fixing Barbie: The Hologram', featuring Guvna B, Taylor Lane, Ola The Comedian, Simply Andy. Genres on offer include Soul, Indie, Funky House and Acoustic.

Launch date is August 29th. More info at Michaela's Facebook Group 

STEVE SMITH WRITES BOOK ON CONTEMOPORARY UK GOSPEL HISTORY

'British Black Gospel: The Foundations of This Vibrant UK Sound' is a 224 page paperback written by London-based Steve Smith.

The book traces the roots of modern black gospel from 19th Century Black pioneers such as Thomas Rutling and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who performed for Queen Victoria, to the contemporary sound of the London Community Gospel Choir. He tells his story with a wealth of anecdotes and photos.

The book is accompanied by an audio CD of the spectrum of British black gospel.

BET PLANS UK CHRISTIAN PROGRAMMING EXPANSION

UK-produced Black Entertainment Television (BET) TV shows could soon be a reality as BET begins consolidation of its broadcast programming in the UK. BET is America’s most popular black Television Network.

A kick-off meeting has been scheduled to coincide with a media presentation screening and launch of 'A Celebration of Gospel' on 5th February, at Odeon West End, Leicester Square, London

Go to February 2009 News

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