The group chosen for
the Independent Review for May is no stranger to the gospel music industry.
Lady Beatrice Ward And Angelic Voices
were organized in March 1982. Along with Lady Ward, the current members of
the group are Frank Ward, Edith Randle and Lynn Winzer. Lady Beatrice Ward is
a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She and the group currently reside in
Houston, Texas.
In 2003, they released the CD
Hold On under the name
Beatrice Ward & Angelic Voices. And there are at least two (2) other projects
that showcase the exceptional talents of this group,
Sister Ward and Angeletts Plus
God Will Deliver and
Sister Beatrice Ward
Live In Houston. The group can also be heard on the CD
A Taste of Texas #2 that was released in 2009 by Family Styled
Entertainment Group.
The new CD is titled Gospel Experience. And, what an uplifting
experience it is listening to this CD. There are 10 songs (twelve tracks) on
the CD. They are Running For Jesus, One Blessing,
Jesus is my Everything, Worship Him, Running
For Jesus (zydeco remix with a taste of Creole), Hold On,
Leaving, Bye N Bye, Sold Out, What
If ?, Let God Do It, and Running For Jesus
(Instrumental) ZYDECO remix by J. Paul Jr. & Nubreedz. "Running
For Jesus" is presented in three (3) versions - traditional, with a
'taste of Creole,' and instrumentally.
It would not do justice to the CD to single out any one song
for special attention. From the first rendition of "Running For Jesus"
to the smooth mesmerizing instrumental version of this song, you are treated to
nothing short of good gospel music. On a whole this project offers a very
consistent sound.
If you are familiar with the discography of this group, you
will notice there is only Hold On is the only song on Gospel Experience from
any of their previous projects. The fact that Gospel Experience contains mostly
new songs, suggests the group does not have a limited repertoire. This puts
them in the company of groups like
The Mighty Clouds of Joy
that rarely re-record a song from a previous project.
The new CD should become a favorite with Radio Angels. The songs were made
for radio - not to long, great messages, many upbeat tempo arrangements, and a
powerful lead singer.
This project is a must have for any and all quartet fans and those that just
like good gospel music.
We give
Lady Beatrice Ward And Angelic Voices'
Gospel Experience an 8.5
out of 10. Click on the title to hear One
Blessing."
To purchase your copy of the CD click on
Gospel Experience. |