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Great Women of Gospel

Mica Paris has music to lift the spirit and raise the roof from some of the most iconic female vocals in Gospel’s rich history.

Mica Paris has music to lift the spirit and raise the roof as she curates some of the finest female singers from this hugely influential genre.

For her first show, Mica introduces some of the Great Women of Gospel, the artists who've reached the very pinnacle of gospel glory and many who've become music legends across the world. With incredible performances from Shirley Caesar, Mahalia Jackson, Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans, discover the remarkable female voices that have filled both churches and stadiums.

Plus, meet some of the contemporary icons that win Grammys, go platinum and spread the gospel today, including Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Price. Sharing stories of her love of gospel, meeting Whitney Houston and growing up listening to Lynette Hawkins Stephens, spend an hour with Mica, playing you the very best of a genre that has it's fingerprints right across popular music.

Whatever you believe, this is music to help the soul sing, as Radio 2 takes you to church.

57 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Feb 2023 03:00

Music Played

  • Shirley Caesar

    Rejoice

    • The Ultimate Collection.
  • Mahalia Jackson

    Take My Hand, Precious Lord

  • Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans

    Count On Me (from "Waiting to Exhale" - Original Soundtrack)

  • Vickie Winans

    How I Got Over (feat. Tim Bowman Jr. & Tim Bowman & Jr)

  • Jennifer Hudson

    Jesus Promised Me A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Over There

  • Aretha Franklin

    Climbing Higher Mountains (Live at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church)

  • Kelly Price

    This Is Who I Am

  • The Clark Sisters

    Livin'

  • Lauryn Hill & Tanya Blount

    His Eye Is On The Sparrow

  • Walter Hawkins & Lynette Hawkins Stephens

    Be Grateful

  • Whitney Houston

    He's All Over Me (feat. Shirley Caesar & The Georgia Mass Choir)

Broadcasts

  • Sun 5 Feb 2023 00:00
  • Sat 25 Feb 2023 03:00