The Gospel at Colonus at Little Island

The Gospel at Colonus at Little Island

The Gospel at Colonus at Little IslandJuly 8-26. 8:30PM. $10-25.  In 1983, The Gospel At Colonus opened at BAM. This retelling of the ancient Greek tragedy of Oedipus moves the story to a Black Pentecostal congregation, and featured some of the great gospel singers of the day. With Lee Breuer of Mabou Mines directing, and Bob Telson’s rousing score, The Gospel At Colonus was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. Now, it is back, in a new p…

‘Who said gospel artists must be poor?’

Ghanaian-born, US-based gospel sensation Enoch Ansah, popularly known as Paappa Yawson (R) Ghanaian-born, US-based gospel sensation Enoch Ansah, popularly known as Paappa Yawson, has challenged the notion that gospel artists should live modestly. When asked to share his thoughts on the often-debated topic of whether gospel artists should embrace luxurious lifestyles, Paappa Yawson passionately defended […] The post ‘Who said gospel artists must …