The Philadelphia native dedicated himself to the church, and his influence as a musician extended beyond gospel and into jazz and other disciplines. The gospel community is in mourning as Elder ...

Samara Joy views Grammy night as a reminder of where she’s come from. The five-time Grammy winner has never lost on music’s biggest stage and while she admits she’s not thinking too much about her ...

Elder Goldwire McLendon, a former finalist on Season 3 of BET’s singing competition Sunday Best and acclaimed jazz singer Samara Joy’s grandfather, died Dec. 17 at the age of 95. According to The Grio ...

The jazz singer’s grandfather, Elder Goldwire McLendon, participated on BET’s Sunday Best and finished in third place in the competition. He died in December at the age of 95. Samara Joy views Grammy ...