via FirstLadyB: According to the announcement, the tribute will honor Franklin’s gospel roots and iconic gospel album, Amazing Grace. Scheduled to take part in the tribute are Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Mary Mary, Ledisi, and Gladys Knight, who were friends of the late singer/songwriter. “It’s a blessing to be a part of this moving musical tribute to […]
via FirstLadyB: R&B singer, Ledisi, just sang the mess out of the Thomas Whitfield & The Whitfield Company classic “Soon As I Get Home.” The Soul Train music award winner is no stranger to singing Gospel music, she recorded an award worthy rendition of Mahalia Jackson’s Precious Lord, for the hit movie Selma. Her latest single “If You […]
via GetUpMornings: Kirk Franklin and Ledisi came through to the “Get Up!” studio. They chatted with Erica Campbell and GRIFF about their upcoming tour, “The Rebel, The Soul & The Saint.” Ledisi talks about working with Kirk Franklin, and the freedom she feels to be herself while working with him. She explains why she didn’t feel any hesitancy to put together […]
via FirstLadyB: Ledisi new album “Let Love Rule” has a Kirk Franklin track on it. Ledisi teamed up with Kirk Franklin on the inspirational track “If You Don’t Min The soul singer posted last October that Kirk was producing a song on her 7th studio album, and that it was amazing… Well, we think she’s right. Check out “If You Don’t […]
via TheGospelGuru: Kirk Franklin and Ledisi are joining forces. Fans will get to get up, close, and personal with the R&B/gospel pair via a newly announced “The Rebel, The Soul & The Saint Tour” gearing up for launch this fall. Tuck in below to find out if the chart-topping duo will be coming to a city near you: October 29 […]
Ledisi knows a thing or two about love and loving life. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, author and actress is known for her soul-stirring ballads about romantic relationships as well as soaring anthems that explore loving and celebrating yourself. These days, Ledisi has much to celebrate. With her critically-acclaimed rendition of “Precious Lord (Take My Hand)” for […]
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Grammy-nominated singer Ledisi appeared on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin to talk about her role as Mahalia Jackson in the MLK biopic, “Selma.” Ledisi told Martin that even though…
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Ledisi talks with “NewsOne Now” guest host Jeff Johnson about revealing her sensual side on her new album, The Truth. Listen below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne…
Ledisi isn’t a Gospel artist, but she comes from the church, and has the ability to make inspiring music that feels like it comes from…
Songstress Ledisi recently stopped by the ESSENCE.com office to talk about the inspiration behind her new book, Essence Presents: Better Than Alright: Finding Peace, Love & Power. She said the project started off as an affirmation. “Everyday I tell myself I am beautiful because the world tells me something different,” she said. “My version of […]