Similarly, the song “ Break Every Chain” has already been welcomed into churches of varying denominations across the nation because of its powerful message presented with straight-forward repetitive lyrics. With simple melodies and text in a call and response format, this song is easily translatable to any church worship setting. In this way “I Feel Your Spirit” pays homage not only to Moales, but also to the importance of dance as a major tenant of many Pentecostal denominations.Īzusa’s hit single “Every Praise” (see video below) is definitive of the big choral sound for which Walker is known. It begins with the recorded voice of the late Bishop Kenneth Moales-a major figure in gospel music who popularized the “ War Cry,” an interactive song that encouraged participants to praise God through dance. For instance, the song “ I Feel Your Spirit” is a “new” traditional praise song reminiscent of congregational singing popularized in African American churches. With this project, Walker works to bring together historical elements of African American worship music alongside contemporary sounds in a way that instills “traditional” worship with new meaning for younger audiences. Kee, Donnie McClurkin, and Deitrick Haddon as he works to highlight the continuing legacy of Azusa. This album is an outgrowth of an annual revival and celebration organized by Walker in recognition of the important role that Azusa Street in Los Angeles, California has played in contemporary Christian history.* Following the example set by the highly successful former Church of God in Christ pastor Carlton Pearson, who also recorded Azusa inspired albums**, Walker collaborates with several gospel artists on this studio recorded project such as John P. After a 5 year recording hiatus, gospel choir veteran Bishop Hezekiah Walker returns with his latest choral project, Azusa the Next Generation.
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