If you attend a Memorial Day ceremony this year, chances are you will hear “On Eagle’s Wings,” which is based on the text of Psalm 91. Written by liturgical theologian and composer Father Michael Joncas, “On Eagle’s Wings” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
While gospel music can be traced back to the early 17th century, black gospel music really took shape in the late 18th century, when slaves began converting to Christianity and proclaiming their faith through work music.
Father Joseph Palackal, parochial vicar for St. Margaret Church since 2019, is a world-renowned musicologist and a foremost authority on liturgical music. He can even chant in multiple languages, including Aramaic, the language spoken by ordinary people in Judea at the time of Christ.
While the iconic skull and skeleton images have become synonymous with the Grateful Dead, fans may be surprised to learn that frontman Jerry Garcia was a man of faith.
When Lena Horne died on May 9, 2010, at the age of 92, she was revered as one of the most important women of the 20th century. And it all started in the Diocese of Brooklyn for the award-winning singer, actress, and civil rights activist.
Music director Scott Battaglia has pursued music ministry across New York City, now bringing his lifelong passion for church music to Our Lady of Angels and St. Anselm’s.
Many milestones are occurring this year for Bruce Springsteen, not the least of which was the 50th anniversary of his landmark classic “Born to Run.”
Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and author Leonard Cohen’s iconic ballad Hallelujah” has been recorded by hundreds of artists since it was first released as a track on his 1984 album “Various Positions.”
As we celebrate Mother’s Day and honor all the many attributes of motherhood and those special women in our life, we also must remember the greatest mother of them all, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the songs that have been sung in praise of all she signifies as the mother of our Lord.
With the passing of Harry Belafonte at 96 years old, America has lost one of its most unique and important voices in the civil rights movement.
