Inspirational media for today's Catholics
In Lou Reed’s forward, he says he is “flooded with memories” whenever he hears Dion’s voice. Well, “Ruby, Ruby, when will you be mine?” has been spinning in my brain at 45 rpm ever since I picked up this book. Popular music can become the soundtrack of our lives but the sincere emotion of that experience isn’t always a reflection of the lives of the performers. Acknowledging a previous memoir, Dion hopes this book offers a “mature and considered … [Read more...]
BERRYVILLE, Ark. - Recording artist John Michael Talbot certainly earns his nickname the "Techno Monk." From his many digital video posts, his Facebook page with more than two million views, and the use of QR codes in print ads, Talbot has embraced new technology and social media to promote his music and ministry. As further evidence, on Easter Sunday he released his new album "Worship and Bow Down" first on iTunes, almost two months ahead of the actual CD release … [Read more...]
Matt Maher remains one of the most popular Catholic artists – this while continuing as a steadily-rising act in the general Christian music genre. During the first quarter of 2011, Maher will be taking his talents to the Rock and Worship Roadshow, alongside The Afters, Thousand Foot Krutch and heavy-hitters Jars of Clay and MercyMe. A little more than three years ago, Maher signed a recording deal with Essential Records to debut nationally some of the work he’d … [Read more...]
What sweeter music can we bring than a carol, for to sing the birth of our heavenly King? – Robert Herrick (1591-1674) Throughout the centuries, no single event has moved authors, poets and composers more to create beautiful music than the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ. Filled with the majesty and wonder of God becoming man, these songs permeate our culture and can be heard on the radio, in shopping malls and through our CD … [Read more...]
NEW YORK (CNS) -- It was Plato who wrote, "When modes of music change, the fundamental laws of the state change with them." This idea, that music can transform society, is at the heart of "Memphis," which won four 2010 Tony Awards, including best musical, and is sending audience members at Broadway's Shubert Theatre home with music in their souls. Set in the racial tinderbox of 1955 Tennessee, the tale centers on Huey Calhoun (Tony nominee Chad Kimball), a … [Read more...]
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Your church is eligible to receive a free single subscription to New Catholic Books & Media. Each quarterly issue is filled with information about new books, author … [Read more...]