Ulysses Salett
Mar 25, 2012 Beyond The Music, Spiritual Life, Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
It was a pleasure chatting with Ulysses Salent
After just a few minutes of conversation and you know he is the real deal. A man that has a love for God and Family. He speaks candidly about his time behind bars and how he used that time to get right with God and delicate his life to the Saviour. He talks about how things came in to place and how he has developed his talents in music, film production and oil painting. He shared some of his heavily jazz influenced Gospel/Inspirational music as well a few R&B tunes. We enjoyed having UL visit with us here at Conversations and look forward to his next visit. After you enjoy listening to the inteviw, go check out his website for a wealth of information about all UL does. Find his work on Amazon, Subcribe to his YouTube Channel and join his Fan Club. 
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Tags: arranger, composer, encouragement, funk, Gospel, happy, Harmony, independent, independent record label, Jazz, motivation, music, musician, preformer, producer, smooth, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, Vocalist, writer
Kroshet Returns with New Music
Mar 18, 2012 Stars with a Pen, Today's Stars
This Past week we had a lot of new music submitted, not the least was music submitted on Saturday from our very own Kroshet.
Kroshet joined Diana Broomfield on Conversations to discuss his new music from the first of seven projects he is commissioned to do. Being the hard working man he is, he is planning to start the second project in June. All we can say is keep the music coming Brother. It is always fun when Kroshet visits Conversations and tonight was no exception. The new project is titled Signature so it’s all Kroshet through 15 beautiful tracks. Take a listen and we’re sure you will agree and Kroshet had a pleasant surprise for Diana you won’t want to miss. Check it out and keep up with Kroshet via his website and Facebook.
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Tags: funk, independent, independent record label, motivation, music, performer, RnB, singer, Soulful
Meet Pastor James Mason
Mar 4, 2012 Beyond The Music, Spiritual Life, Stars with a Pen
WDGP is pleased to welcome the newest member to the WDGP broadcasting family, The Honorable Pastor James Mason of Choices of God Ministries Inc.
Pastor Mason has been bringing us God’s word every Sunday since February 5, 2012. We enjoy his teachings straight from the Good Book.
Hostess Diana Broomfield felt it was time to officially introduce him to the WDGP Listeners. Quite a few of you have been tuning in Sunday mornings at 8am EST to be refreshed with the Word and we are thankful for you. However, it’s time to get to know the Man himself.
Take a listen to Pastor tell you about his journey to Christ and get as excited as he is about the goodness, faithfulness and mercy of God, Listen as he sings one of the soon to be released songs God gave him and hear the featured song What Is This World Coming To from that same CD, W.T.W.C.T., then tune in on Sunday mornings for his teachings. Keep up with Pastor and find out when the CD will be available by stopping by the Choices of God Ministries Inc Website Choices Of God Ministries Inc also has a Facebook Page and you can follow them on Twitter
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Tags: encouragement, giving back, Gospel, Harmony, Man of God, Ministry, motivation, preacher, singer, teacher, Uplifting, worshiper, writer
Combat FusionJazz Band
Feb 5, 2012 Bands, Beyond The Music, Home Page, Stars with a Pen
Combat FusionJazz Band is the brainchild of John Dubiel.
John Dubiel resides in Chicago and is the Producer of the Band. Not only is he the producer, but he is the song writer and arranger for the Band. The CD, Gotta Say GoodBye, has been a labor of Love. It is a compilation of seven beautiful smooth jazz with wonderful vocalists.
Throughout John’s life, he has been a producer, songwriter, and keyboardist with a passion for music. Being a Veteran who received the Purple Heart after being wounded during the Vietnam war, his other passion is the Veterans and with his new Band, he wants to help all our Vets suffering with PTSD. Part of the profits from this CD is going to help these brave men and women as they return home from combat.
John has come alive with the Combat Fusion Jazz Band’s first album “Gotta Say Goodbye” a smooth jazz, fusion, R&B arrangement. A soulful mix of musical genres.
John has been in the music industry for over thirty years, first producing for Mercury & Ovation records in the 70′s and in the 90′s opening a Jazz Club, The Jazz buffet of Chicago presenting top entertainment like Sheila E., Warren Hill , and Jimmy Smith just to name a few.
John also Wrote and Produced a musical Play titled, The Pack is Back, a fictional portrait of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin which ran successfully for two years at Piper’s Alley Theater in Chicago. However, when all is said and done, John returned to what he loves most, playing the keyboard and producing music.
John is dedicated to making great music with the Combat fusion Jazz Band and helping our brave men and women serving our Great Nation.
Take a Listen to the Interview, enjoy the music and then go buy the CD for your collection from Amazon.com or CDBaby.com
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Tags: arranger, Band, composer, giving back, independent, independent record label, Jazz, motivation, music, musician, Old School, producer, smooth, vintage, writer
William “Smoke” Howard
Jan 29, 2012 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, The Business of Music, Today's Stars
Do you remember the Ebonys? If you do, then you remember the Lead Singer, Mr William “Smoke” Howard.
There are some guest who make the process of interviewing effortless. Smoke Howard is one of those. It was extreme pleasure chatting with him this past Saturday, January 28, 2012 (which just happens to coincide with WDGP’s second anniversary, and we couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate it) The name of the show is Conversations and that is exactly what we did. Smoke is a man of strong conviction and that comes across in conversation. Take a listen to the interview and get a glimpse of this talented gentleman and enjoy the music, then go add it yo your collection.
“Smoke” has his second Solo Project completed entitled Give Me Your Heart. Smoke continues to reside in the Philadelphia area and works to keep the Philly sound alive. Join us as we chat with Mr Howard and explore the project.
You can follow Smoke on ReverbNation as well as Facebook
Music is available on CDBaby
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Tags: arranger, composer, encouragement, funk, giving back, Gospel, happy, Harmony, independent, independent record label, motivation, music, Old School, RnB, singer, singing, smooth, songwriter, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, Vocalist
African Jamaican Culture
Jan 22, 2012 Bands, Home Page, Spiritual Life
On Saturday January 21, we had the pleasure of speaking with Duruh-John, half of the founding team of African Jamaican Culture Band. John explained how the band started as a percussion band in 1998. The Band has since evolved into a full band. John admits that he never saw himself as a singer, but also admits that he loves it. He also shared that he writes all the songs for the Band. 
The band tours around Germany and has quite a following there. John says the Band would love to come and perform in the United States. We are very pleased that He chose Conversations and WDGP to make his first venture into United States territory. We wish African Jamaican Culture Band nothing but success in their all their endeavors You can purchase their music and follow African Jamaican Culture on their website and on Facebook.
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Tags: arranger, Band, independent, Jah, motivation, music, musician, percussion, performer, Reggae, roots, Soulful, writer
SteamyTrails Contest Winner
Jan 8, 2012 Beyond The Music, Contests, Stars with a Pen
It is so nice catching up with old friends and it even nicer when they come with good news. On December 7, 2012, that is just what happened.
As you know, SteamyTrails ran a promotion to give away a couple of gift baskets including some great reads and the trimmings to help you enjoy them. Ms Katrina Gurl was on hand to do the honors and in addition to that wonderful news, she shared that there will be more contests to come. She also shared a poem from her book, The Balcony View: Introduction to the Lovers and we also had the pleasure of Nike Binger Marshall’s renditions of two of her spoken word pieces.
It’s always fun to talk to Katrina
and we wish her much continued success on her poetry, her novels, the publishing company and her show, SteamyTrails Speaks. Tune in on January 21, 2012 on Blogtalk Radio.
Congratulations to the contest winner Ollie Moss.
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Tags: encouragement, giving back, happy, motivation, novels, performer, poetry, poets, publishing, shows, smooth, Spoken Word, Talent, writer
Act Against Injustice – New York
Nov 13, 2011 Beyond The Music, Worthy Charities
Last night’s interview with Ambassador to AAI (Act Against Injustice) was a great start to increasing awareness about Child Trafficking. We received an email from Executive Director John Wearne,
thanking us for doing the interview with Tommie and sharing more details about the Concert that is to take place in New York on January 6, 2012. We are sharing that information with you as well as a link to keep updated on developments.
Child Trafficking Awareness Concert New York, USA
Act Against Injustice is now pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Child Trafficking Awareness Concert in Buffalo, New York, US on the evening of January 6, 2012
The Concert will be held at The Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda, New York and the headline artist is Lenny Revell (Michael Douglas once proclaimed “his voice is amazing, and his piano skills are kickass!”) He will be performing a set piece on a 7.6 foot Concert Grand Piano too.
There will be a guest speakers from Act Against Injustice and Nationally recognized Anti-Trafficking experts as well as a voice-over from acclaimed Blues artist and AAI Ambassador Tommie Brewster
Other Performing artist include Electroacoustic singer, songwriter Robert Robinson (AAI CEO and guest artists Jill Towers, Jack Fowler (whose track Caliente was recorded by Niam Thomas and went to #1 in Europe and Mexico) and many more artists. Executive Director of Act Against Injustice John Wearne and our special guest speaker, and trainer to the NYPD, Dottie Laster.
Additionally, we’ll also be using a piece of music for our intro to the concert written a few years ago by top international artist Gary Numan.
We will also announce a lucky ticket holder and winner of a $1000 prize.
We are pushing ahead with our Isaiah 1:17 mandate and we are calling on New York to step forward in faith and email us info@actagainstinjustice.org if you would like to be considered for involvement in the evening.
If you would like to be part of team AAI, or even challenge AAI themselves, then just send us an email.
We are also looking for volunteers, faith based organizations, schools and community groups on the East Coast USA to help us create that awareness to help trafficked children, some as young as 5 years old, escape from slavery and abuse networks.
Let us know if you can support AAI with volunteers for promotion, marketing and on the evening, join us, for the children, in creating a memorable evening that may stir a passion in you that you never knew you had.
United against trafficking!
Tags: children, encouragement, fundraiser, giving back, motivation, music, protection, World
Let There Be Light
Nov 11, 2011 Beyond The Music, Stars with a Pen, Worthy Charities
Tommie Brewster is crowned Queen of the Blues in New Zealand, but she proudly wears another title. Tommie is Ambassador for the United Kingdom’s Act Against Injustice.
Act Against Injustice is a charity that fights child trafficking worldwide. Tommie, as Ambassador, and Act Against Injustice are trying to raise funds to build safe houses in various places in the world for the children.
Tommie is passionate about the cause, she says, “What could be more important than children? Currently 2,4 million children disappear each year into this black hole of misery. It’s an organized business and they recruit people all the time. Horrendous.”
Tommie released “Let There Be Light” at the beginning of 2011 and gave it to Act Against Injustice. The song can be downloaded from their website for $1 and the money will go to the charity to aid in their mission.
You can get your copy here. Act Against Injustice can also be found on Facebook.
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Tags: arranger, charity, children, composer, encouragement, giving back, independent, motivation, performer, producer, protection, safe, Soulful, Talent, Uplifting, writer
Do You Like What You See?
Nov 6, 2011 Beyond The Music, Home Page, Stars with a Pen, Worthy Charities
Glenn Gordon is a longtime friend to WDGP and when he approached us to inquire if we would help him spread the word out his recent campaign, we didn’t hesitate. Glenn, who has been among the homeless, not once but three times, had a dream that he must see to fruition.
He wants to pay it forward from all the help he received when he was on the street. He says he made attempts to pay folks back but they wouldn’t accept it, so instead he is developing items for sale revolving around the song and concept that came to him in a dream. Do You Like What You See is truly an inspiration. The track is available for download from his website GG’s Music and CDBaby in the near future. Glenn is also planing to sell T-Shirts and other items and will donate 20% of theses proceeds to organizations that aide the homeless.
We feel this is a very worthy cause and commend Glenn Gordon for his efforts. Take a listen to the song and pay particular attention to the lyrics, although simple there is a distinct message in them.
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Tags: arranger, Band, bassman, composer, encouragement, giving back, independent, independent record label, motivation, music, musician, Old School, performer, smooth, songwriter
