Though acknowledged as a “Reigning King of Urban Gospel” in a Variety article posted on Jan. 26, 2003, one cannot think of Franklin as a “classic” Gospel singer; indeed, he doesn’t really sing! I used to sing this with my choir back in the 90s.

What happens when two Christian musicians meet in Nashville—Music City—and have lunch? “Why We Sing” is in many ways an extension of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” (1905) by Nova Scotia born Civilla D. Martin (1866-1948). . Edwin Hawkins’s (1943-2018) 1969 version of the 18th-century British hymn “O Happy Day” by Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) and many of the compositions by Andraé Crouch (1942-2015) provided a bridge between the earlier traditional black gospel style the more recent Urban Contemporary Gospel sounds.

“Why We Sing” was the first track on this album. The following is an excerpt of a Variety article describing a concert that also featured another Gospel talent, Donnie McClurkin (b.

History of Hymns 1970) has been hailed by Variety as the “Reigning King of Urban Gospel Music.” Franklin, a native of Fort Worth who was reared by his aunt Gertrude who recycled aluminum cans to raise money for his musical studies, demonstrated an inherent ability at a young age for reading music, composition, and improvising by ear.

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Why We Sing is a song released as part of the project The Essence by Gospel Musician, Kirk Franklin. Urban Gospel strives to maintain these roots but incorporates more recent urban sounds and forms. Joining the church choir, Kirk rose up to the ranks to become the music director at age eleven.” (web.archive.org/web/20100124163935/http://www.exodusnews.com/entertainment/Entertain008.htm). . It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The album received a GMA Dove Award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year in 1993 and reached platinum status, remaining No. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

*COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER*-----We do not own this song nor the images featured on this Blog. (oprah.com/oprahshow/porn-epidemic/1) Franklin’s rhetoric is often polemical and designed to shock, or at least invites an initial doubletake in its intent to be authentic. (variety.com/2003/music/reviews/hopeville-tour-1200543845/). When we sing our song At times we maybe crying And nothing's even wrong I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow That's the reason why I sing Glory, hallelujah You're the reason why I sing Glory, hallelujah You're the reason why I sing Someone asked the question Why do we sing? Kirk Franklin - Why We Sing (Audio Download) | #BelieversCompanion BelieversCompanion February 16, 2018. Listen to Franklin sing one of his signature songs at youtube.com/watch?v=N0xAOGhv6lA. Franklin’s stanzas focus more on song as a part of worship (“When we lift our hands to Jesus . 1959): Headliner Kirk Franklin is not a vocalist. Martin’s stanza’s focus on a close relationship with Jesus as “constant friend.” We sing because of the promise that God watches over us just as he cares for the sparrow (Matthew 6:26).

Your Amazon Music account is currently associated with a different marketplace. When we sing our song At times we maybe crying And nothing's even wrong I sing because I'm happy I sing because I'm free His eye is on the sparrow That's the reason why I sing Glory, hallelujah You're the reason why I sing Glory, hallelujah You're the reason why I sing Someone asked the question Why do we sing?

1941). "Why We Sing"by Kirk FranklinThe Faith We Sing, No. .”) and a witness (“lift your hands and be a witness”) rather than a personal relationship. We would always sing this song on Sundays.

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Singing gives joy and happiness as the song uplifts Jehovah. As a young man of 17, he fathered a son in an early relationship in 1988.

I give my praises to ya.” The final stanza takes a theological turn common to many traditional Gospel songs – the turn toward heaven: “When we cross that river/to study war no more” where “the song will never end.” Undoubtedly, Martin’s song was a part of the faith formation process early in Franklin’s life. Helping YOU lose yours is my job.” (christianpost.com/news/kirk-franklin-is-losing-his-religion-and-wants-to-help-others-do-the-same-146116/).

“The Family” was a choir of 17 singers who were Franklin’s friends.

He discussed his addition to pornography on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2005. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. This is one of the best songs Kirk Franklin has recorded.

Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The song tells a story of how singing gives praises to Jesus, and how it is a part of worship. . Check out Why We Sing by Kirk Franklin on Amazon Music. To enjoy Prime Music, go to Your Music Library and transfer your account to Amazon.com (US). McKnight then stepped onstage to reveal himself as the audience let out a warm laugh for Franklin’s valiant attempt at singing.

Urban Contemporary Gospel, a subgenre of Gospel music, continues to give voice to African American creativity found historically in African American Spirituals and traditional black gospel music represented by earlier compositions and writers such as Thomas Dorsey (1899-1993) known for “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” composed in 1932 (UM Hymnal, No.

In addition to links cited in the body of this article, another helpful interview prepared by a staff writer for MTV News covers additional information that could not be included above: Doreen St. Félix, “The Inspired Third Act of Kanye and Chance’s Faithful Favorite” (2015): http://www.mtv.com/news/interactive/kirk-franklin-cover-story/. Of special note was assembling a wide range of the most prominent gospel artists to record his song “Are You Listening” in response to Haiti earthquake in January 2010 to raise both awareness of and funds for this disaster.
474), “My God Is Real” composed in 1944 (Faith We Sing, No, 2147) by Kenneth Morris (1917-1988), and “Give Me a Clean Heart” (Faith We Sing, No 2133) composed in 1970 by Margaret P. Douroux (b. 1908 Grand Avenue,

In a June 3, 2015 posting, Tanya Rena Jefferson listed “Why We Sing” as number 9 of “Kirk Franklin’s 10 Best Songs” (axs.com/kirk-franklin-s-10-best-songs-56388) for AXS, a digital marketing site for purchasing tickets for sports and entertainment events. When we lift our hands to Jesus History of Hymns: 'When We Are Called to Sing Your Praise'. Kirk D. Franklin (b. You will hear the influence of his preaching background and his work with choral ensembles.

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Nashville, TN 37212 Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014, Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012. As Franklin waited for the right words to “sing,” crooner Brian McKnight’s “Still in Love” came on as Franklin mouthed the words. 2144.

The extended refrain or coda tends toward a combination of the ecstatic and personal commitment: “Glory hallelujah! He preaches. Why We Sing is a song released as part of the project The Essence by Gospel Musician, Kirk Franklin. . Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.

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A song will likely emerge. Download link below. Mary Keithahn (b. Reformation Sunday, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, There Is Now They were signed to the record label GospoCentric soon after they began. . . .

1934) wrote this hymn after participating in a “Relay for Life,” sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

View staff by program area to ask for additional assistance. The refrain directly quotes the words of Martin’s refrain. She describes the song this way: 'Why We Sing' is a powerful, glorifying, and uplifting song that magnifies on why one sing gospel hymns.