The Gospel Music Heritage Foundation is finalizing plans for “Evolution of Gospel”, the third annual national kick-off for Gospel Music Heritage Month, to be held this Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Heading up the event is Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, the author of the Congressional Resolution that crowned September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. Jeff “Jazzy” Jordan and Carl Davis, are Co-Chairmen for the event. The Foundation will honor Gospel Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones as a “Living Legend” at the event, for extraordinary commitment to and encouragement of the preservation of human legacy within the lives of every American. Also being honored is Ms. Catherine Hughes and First Lady Michelle Obama making the three the first ever recipients of the award.
Scheduled performers include Richard Smallwood, Marvin Sapp, and Kirk Franklin.
About the Gospel Music Heritage Foundation: The Gospel Music Heritage Month Foundation was established three years ago to celebrate and educate people everywhere about the rich heritage of the gospel music genre through word and song. In 2008, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) led the passing of a resolution in both chambers declaring September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. This year’s program will feature appearances by Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, and Richard Smallwood. The celebration’s format tells the story of gospel through narration and song, beginning with the Middle Passage, and it winds its path through gospel voices like Thomas Dorsey and Walter Hawkins. It ends with spotlights on contemporary gospel music and artists.
