Carlton Mighty
Aug 17, 2010 Spiritual Life, Today's Stars
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Diana Broomfield
“I’ve given my life to Christ to do whatever he chooses!” This is the sentiment and message that clearly comes through in Carlton Mighty’s music ministry. As with his debut CD, his current project, Why Can’t I, covers a varied collection of songs ranging from old time traditional gospel, to more contemporary, reggae filled inspirational tunes. And, his musical praise effectively gives the listener insight into his musical training and spiritual background. His spirit filled and unpretentious renditions are inspiring and a marvelous display of his God given talent. Carlton’s vocal interpretations are his own unique blend of Al Jarreau like silky jazz, peppered with tones reminiscent of Aaron Neville’s earthy yet melodic crooning, and skillfully combined with rhythms from his reggae roots.
At age twelve, while still living in Jamaica, W.I. where he was born and raised, Carlton began using his gift of song in service to the Lord. As a matter of fact, he developed his voice and song style in the same circle of church singing groups as his long time friend, Noel Willis, leader of the well known Jamaican gospel singing group, Grace Thrillers. Although, the two attended separate churches, both of the churches they belonged to were congregations that reported up to the larger “church body” known in Jamaica as New Town Deliverance Church of God. Carlton and Noel often sang at the same events, albeit in different choirs, and as a result, formed a life long friendship. After migrating to the U.S. in 1973, Carlton continued in humble service to God at Little Temple Church of God, in Washington D.C. A Deacon and member of the choir, he continues to minister musically at that church, which has since been renamed Shiloh Christian Fellowship and relocated to Silver Spring, Maryland.
Carlton has been married to the former Donna Walker since 1975. The couple currently resides in Gambrills, Maryland and has three adult children who along with their mother are staunch supporters of their father’s ministry of music. Carlton gets his greatest joy from listening to and singing praises to the Lord. He is most grateful to the Lord for the gift of song, which was bestowed upon him. And, has often said, “My mission is to use music to inspire others to lean on Jesus.” Throughout the years, he has performed heartily, held on to his faith and waited patiently for the day when he could musically deliver his message to a wider audience and be a witness to the world of the joy one can receive by simply asking the Lord to “Take My Life.”
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