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Genre Selected: GOSPEL




Belinda Womack

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An outstanding vocalist, charismatic performer and learned aficionado of jazz, jazz history and contemporary Gospel music, Belinda Womack blends her musical roots of gospel, jazz and blues, creating an exciting on-stage presence that appeals to diverse audiences. Belinda and the Katz (formerly Kool Reflektions) offers everything from smooth jazz through the contemporary R&B of Al Jarreau and Anita Baker to swing-era favorites by Duke Ellington, plus Brazilian music and light pop. Womack has been awarded numerous accolades including "Best Jazz Band in Tampa Bay" for 5 years by the People's Choice Poll, “Best Female Vocalist Award” by the Tampa Bay Best Magazine and she's a recipient of the Florida Jammy Award for Best Female Vocalist in Florida. Womack has performed with the Florida Orchestra, and was recently asked to direct and lead the choir for the production of The Lion King at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The Director of Contemporary Worship at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Womack is a sought-after dynamic speaker on both Christian and world-motivational topics, having been an invited speaker to over 100 groups, including Women In Government and many other retreats and conferences, both Christian and secular throughout the state.



The Harmony Winds

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Traveling the country to spread the message of Christ through singing and playacting, The Harmony Winds Theatrical Gospel Singing Group write songs given to them by God and perform a play they feel shares the same author. They have performed for churches all over the country and for many other organizations such as the United Way, Homeless, Senior Citizens Homes and group homes for the handicapped. They also have performed along with major actors and celebrities such as Lou Rawls, The Coasters, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Shirley Caesar, Bobby Jones, Temptations and many others. By presenting people a very positive outlook, The Harmony Winds Theatrical Gospel Singing Group are giving hope to some who have lost it.



Soul2Earth Soul2Earth

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Soul2Earth is an 8-piece band featuring gospel-infused Soul, Funk and Rock. Hendrix-influenced guitar with ferocious chops, Fat Bass, Monster Drums, Harrowing Harmonica, over-the–top Hammond B-3 organ w/leslie and 3 backing vocalists. This is gospel rock as it should be.



Lee Boys

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Exhilarating. Energetic. Exciting. Freeing. Fun. Inspiring. Spirited. Soulful. Thrilling. These are only some of the words fans have used in trying to describe The Lee Boys' unique sound. The Lee Boys take on the Sacred Steel tradition is rooted in gospel but is infused with rhythm 'n' blues, jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, country, and world music genres in a powerful mix. This is not "sitting and listening" music: dancing, shouting out, and having fun are considered essential parts of their tradition. The Lee Boys will funkify your soul and help you see the musical light. What is Sacred Steel? you ask. In the late 1930's, a new musical instrument was introduced to the worship experience of the House of God church in Jacksonville, Florida. The Pentecostal congregation embraced the soulful sound of the electric lap-steel guitar, as played by Willie Eason and his brother Troman. Over time, this unique sound became the hallmark of the church; the pedal steel guitar was later added into the mix in the '70s. The Lee Boys are part of the fourth generation of this tradition, taking this sanctified sound to the masses.


Blind Willie James & Allen Moffatt

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Born blind at birth and orphaned in 1933, Blind Willie learned to sing by oral tradition, immersed in the traditional Black Gospel indigenous to the backwoods of North Florida. This one-time classmate of Ray Charles exemplifies the blurring of lines between gospel and the blues - James will sing a soul-stirring "Motherless Child" and then go into suitable-for-late-night version of Hank Ballard's "The Twist," rife with all the innuendo the writer intended. In 1999, Blind Willie James was awarded the last Florida Folk Festival Heritage Award of the 20th Century and by written proclamation was registered by Florida's Bureau of Historic Preservation. Allen Moffat has been James’ sidekick, producer, musical partner and ride to gigs for nearly 18 years.


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