He said he was more focused on beer and music at the time. (laughs) Well, "Les Eglises de Kinshasa" tells a story that I lived through in Congo. When I lived there, I played gospel in the churches, so ...

Best known for his work in gospel music, Ole Willy has taken on a new ... His recent efforts have led him to Rwanda and Goma in DR Congo, where he combines spiritual guidance with humanitarian ...

Nine days later, he brought his stadium-sized ensemble – if not quite a stadium-sized crowd – to close the Congo ... music. But Freedia spent several years in the 1990s in the Gospel Soul ...

NOLA OMG FOOD FEST: The world’s first hip-hop food festival, to be held May 17, 1-8 p.m., at Congo Square in Louis Armstrong ...

Many Indigenous Catholics saw an ally in Pope Francis who championed their causes, asked forgiveness for the church’s historical wrongs and allowed them to incorporate aspects of their Native cultures ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Leo XIV is the first true missionary to lead the Catholic Church since Christ chose St. Peter.

Rising jazz trumpeter and composer Brandon Woody releases his deeply personal debut studio album, For The Love Of It All, ...

Singer Ole Willy during a humanitarian mission in DR Congo. Photos: Ole Willy. Best known for his work in gospel music, Ole Willy has taken on a new role as a mentor, missionary, and advocate for ...

The Lord commanded and called me to share the gospel and empower the younger ... Ole Willy continues to harness the power of music. He has drawn inspiration from the diverse sounds of Rwanda, Congo, ...

He says his music “is one of the most effective ways of getting the Gospel message across to young people ... After several concerts in the Congolese capital and in the interior of the country, he has ...

He performed at Jazz Fest last year and played on the Congo Square ... She has a new rap gospel song with Tamar Braxton, “Sunday Best.” She said she hopes she gets a chance to perform the song she has ...