Instead of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Walter Hawkins Memorial Foundation. in Bridgeport, CT) will officiate at the ceremony. Bishop Kenneth Moales (of Prayer Tabernacle Church of Love, Inc. The funeral will take place the following morning, Wednesday, Jat 11 am at the Paramount Theater. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first served basis. at the Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland, Calif., 94612-2303. The concert takes place Tuesday, Jat 7 p.m. The masters of ceremonies duties will be shared by Bebe Winans, Marvin Winans, and Black Entertainment Television (BET) personality, Dr. The music directors for the evening will include Hawkin’’s brother, Edwin Hawkins, Donald Lawrence, Kurt Carr, Richard Smallwood, and Hawkins’ longtime music director, Rusty Watson. Making a special appearance will be Hawkins’ longtime vocal muse and former wife, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, whose dramatic vocals were featured on Walter Hawkins masterpieces such as “Changed,” “Goin’ Up Yonder,” and “He’s That Kind of Friend.” Also performing is Hawkins’ sister, Lynnette Hawkins, R&B artist Ledisi, Karen Clark Sheard, Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Byron Cage, Melvin & Doug Williams of The Williams Brothers, guitarist Jonathan DuBose Jr., D.J. On Tuesday, July 20, some of the biggest names in gospel music will congregate at The Paramount Theater for a musical salute to Walter Hawkins who is known for his classic gospel songs such as “Goin’ Up Yonder,” “Marvelous,” and “What is This?” The musical celebration is titled, The Man, the Music, The Ministry: A Musical Salute to Bishop Walter Hawkins.”Īmong the stars confirmed to sing Hawkins’ evergreen compositions are platinum artists such as Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, and Donnie McClurkin. a who’s who of the gospel world is gathering to pay final respects to Grammy Award-winning gospel legend, Bishop Walter Hawkins, who passed away July 11 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Musical Celebration Features Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary and Bebe Winansįuneral: Wednesday, Jat 11 a.m. Who’s Who in Gospel Music to Celebrate the Life of Grammy Winner Bishop Walter Hawkins with A-List Cncert at the Paramount Theater Walter Hawkins, “What Is This?”: Music Lifts □ □ No.Home Going Celebration Details for Bishop Walter Hawkins Also, check out an awesome cover by Korean Soul □! As this wonderful record progresses, it only grows more spirited, making the soul feel that much happier and #LIFTED □. Still, moments like, “It makes me love all my enemies / And it makes me love my friends / And it won’t let me be ashamed / To tell the world that I’ve been born again,” truly speak to belief, faith, and a deep connection with God. The tuneful chorus is among the biggest selling points. The backing vocals are electrifying too, particularly the female leads that testify to the Holy Spirit. There are awesome vocals from all parties involved, namely Walter Hawkins himself. It’s smooth and easy-going, yet potent and powerful. “What Is This?” is a soulful, R&B-gospel joint. “What is this / That I feel deep inside / That keeps setting my soul afire?” Well, □ Walter Hawkins, many refer to it as The Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit, of course, is tied with The Most High aka God aka Jesus – The holy trinity… Of course, throughout □ “What Is This?” which appears on Hawkins’ 1980 album, □ The Hawkins Family, Hawkins doesn’t make things complicated – he keeps it simple yet encouraging, spiritual refreshing, and uplifting: “Whatever it is / It won’t let me / Hold my peace.” Essentially, Hawkins, and anyone who experiences this feeling, can’t just sit still – they must speak of this joy deep down inside and share it with the world! The goal is for these songs to make you feel better – be LIFTED to new heights! So, for the 32 nd edition of Music Lifts □ □ (2022), we highlight □ “What Is This?” as performed by the late, great, gospel music icon, □ Walter Hawkins. Featured songs aren’t genre-specific songs may or may not be faith-based. Welcome to Lit Music That Lifts ( LMTL), or Music Lifts □ □ for short! Music Lifts seeks to highlight songs that encourage, inspire, and uplift the spirit songs that exude fortitude, positivity, and resolve, even in the face of adversity. Reading Time: 2 min read In the 32 nd edition of Lit Music That Lifts, we’re uplifted by late, great, gospel music icon, Walter Hawkins performing, “What Is This?”
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