Hopeton Lewis 9th Caribbean Gospel Music Award USA 09

Talented Saxophone player Tony Smith will headline The Sunday Jazz Brunch at the upscale Mandeville Restaurant located in Orange, NJ. Smith will entertain and bless those in attendance with his soothing Gospel Jazz. Fresh off his performances in Bermuda, Smith is pleased to have the opportunity to be up close and personal with his fans in this intimate setting. You can find more information and upcoming events at www.tonysmith.com


Where & When
Mandeville Restaurant
15 South Essex Avenue
Orange, NJ 07050
(one block from Main St, behind the Orange, Library)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
973 672-2900
http://mandevillenj.com

Caribbean Gospel Music On The Rise

Caribbean Gospel Radio will continue to rise. Radio shows such as Spotlight On Gospel with host Sharon Addison will continue to give an ear to Caribbean & World Gospel artists. A two time winner of the Caribbean Gospel Music Awards USA founded by Hopeton Lewis, this young woman continues to impresses her audience with her knowledge of Caribbean & World Gospel Music. Follow her on facebook and twitter to find out about the latest in Caribbean & World Gospel Music. Addison's famous tagline "We Are Spotlight On Gospel".

What’s wrong Caribbean Gospel Artists?

I want to scream from the top of my lungs (but I won’t) that Caribbean Gospel artists really need to do more to promote themselves. If it seems like I am targeting Caribbean Gospel Artists in this blog, you are correct. I applaud those who take the time out to work with a manager or booking agent to move their ministry to the next level. What’s the use of having a great product and no marketing behind it? Create a budget to promote your product or event. Build relationships with people and organizations that can help you gain additional exposure. I am a little tired of people who want me to book and promote them and never have the decency to send me an album. Presentation is the key to having people take notice. A simple bio or media kit will do the trick. If you wish to get more air play, take the initiative to send a copy of your album along with a one page bio that should include a valid email and phone number. At the end of the day you may just get that call back or interview that you have been seeking.

Sharon Addison
President
Addison Media Group, LLC
Host of Spotlight On Gospel Radio & TV
http://spotlightongospel.ning.com

Please support Caribbean, American &World Gospel Music on 89.1 WFDU.FM. Tune into my show Thursday mornings 1:15 am - 6:00 am for the very best in gospel music. Yes folks, I do a live show while most of you are sleeping. However, folks in the tri-state area and all over the world tune into by Caribbean & World Sound. I have taken my Caribbean sound to major gospel stations such as WMCA/WWDJ 970 AM and WKMB 1070 AM Harvest Radio. WFDU gave me a wonderful opportunity to bring my type of show to their air waves. I want to thank those who helped to make this possible. The world loves the sound of the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America and as long as it's good music I will play it. Please check out our social site for independent gospel musicians and authors at http://spotlightongospel.ning.com
To make your pledge you can call the studio 201 692-2012 @ 89.1 WFDU FM or check us out at http://wfdu.fm

Charmaine DaCosta

Charmaine DaCosta is an independent artist, singer/songwriter and entrepreneur. Her debut entitled, “Say You Love Me” was her first solo effort since parting with Worl-A-Girl, the ‘90s dancehall girl-group with whom she first gained notoriety. Charmaine was an integral part of Worl-A-Girl's early success story having substantially penned most of the group's early hits including "I Can't Wait," "You That I Want," and "Jamaica Bobsled Chant", which was part of the Disney movie soundtrack for “Cool Runnings”. It is no surprise then that the level of the writing on this effort was outstanding as is DaCosta’s hallmark. With Worl-A-Girl, Charmaine traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean and United States as well as Japan, on various tours including Reggae Sunsplash and Japan Splash and the Cool Runnings Tour. They appeared on Late Night With David Letterman, The Arsenio Hall Show, BET's Teen Summit, MTV and Channel 13's What's the 411?, as well as numerous regional cable video shows. Charmaine has also been a guest host on WLIB radio with Bob Fredricks.
Now, DaCosta is on another musical mission, literally. She has turned in her dancehall boots and has produced a Christian CD that is to be lauded both in terms of content and quality. “A Prayer” is another great piece of written work from Charmaine DaCosta who believes her mission is to encourage those in need of a little love, compassion, and someone to say “I know what you are going through.”

Women will love this CD as there are so many songs that touch on their issues in the world and their faith. Christian singles will particularly identify with “Do You Know”. Ever found it difficult to pray? Then “This Letter” is just for you; feel isolated? “God in me” is the ticket. Since “A Prayer’s” release, Charmaine has been doing promotional dates in New York, Atlanta and Jamaica. Charmaine also sings with internationally acclaimed Central Baptist Church Choir which has sung behind such stars as Barbara Streisand and Patti Labelle, and is also a member of the Bobby Lewis Ensemble.

The talented songstress holds a BA in English Literature, a MBA in Media Management, is a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society and Golden Key International Honor Society.
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