Brent Jones
Brent Jones is the Minister of Music at the Friendship Baptist Church in Southern California, and is a well-respected
songwriter for such groups as the LA Mass Choir and the GMWA Youth Choir.
Brent Jones also heads up the mob -
-The T.P. Mobb. That stands for 'Total Praise'.
The T.P. Mobb
The Friendship Baptist Mass Choir
The Friendship Baptist Church Mass Choir is an unique group of singers in the gospel music genre. Unlike most Mass Choirs, we are completely comprised of non-professional singers. Actual members of our church who just so happen to have wondeful voices and the desire and passion to sing for Christ and Praise & Worship His name. We have recorded 3 albums to date and are having a wonderful experience as a result of this ministry.
Linda Hopkins
Born Melinda Helen Mathews, Hopkins was discovered at age eleven by Mahalia Jackson. She grew up singing and studying with Jackson. Hopkins idolized Bessie Smith and won critical plaudits for her rendition of Smith in the theatrical presentation "Jazz Train". Hopkins left New Orleans in the 1950s to become one of the great blues and gospel singers of our time. She has recorded classic, traditional, and urban blues, and performed R&B and soul, jazz, and show tunes, all with distinction and style. Hopkins has starred in Me And Bessie, written by herself as a one-woman-show and as an homage to the great Blues singer Bessie Smith. The world premiere was in Los Angeles in 1974, Black And Blue, written by
Claudio Segovia and Hector Orezzoli. The world premiere was in Paris in 1985 and Wild Women Blues, written by Mel Howard. The world premiere was in Berlin in 1997.
Bobbie Lee Anderson
Michael Winans, Regina Winans
Michael and Regina, the husband and wife duo, believing whole-heartedly in the sanctity of oneness, have been married for nearly 25 years. Even in times when divorce is at an all time high, they continue to count their blessings, as they've faced many of life's challenges, twists, and turns, but have remained steadfast as a couple and also dear friends. They are undoubtedly soul mates, O-N-E, confidantes, friends, etc. They give God all the glory! This is one commitment that was meant from the heart. Their love for each other grows deeper and deeper as the years go by. Their union was definitely ordained by God. Michael, one of the four brothers known to the world as, "The Winans," has won numerous awards including 5 Grammy's, 4 Dove Awards, 4 Stellar Awards, 4 Soul Train Music Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, etc. He began singing at age ten. Regina, a former background singer for Bebe and Cece Winans and various other Winans family members, is a former choir member of the State of Michigan (Southwest Jurisdiction-COGIC), under the leadership of Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, and began singing at the age of eight. Regina took a fourteen-year hiatus in obedience to God in regards to her family/home.
Mike Jr. Winans, LaShay Winans
The Silent Word Deaf Ministry of First A.M.E. Church