GOSPEL ARTISTS PRAISE GOD WITH THE PRESIDENT: Spensha Baker, Kurt Carr and The Hawkins perform at the White House
BLACK MUSIC MONTH SPECIAL--GOSPEL ARTISTS PRAISE GOD WITH THE PRESIDENT: Spensha Baker, Kurt Carr and The Hawkins perform at the White House. By Mona Austin Gospel artists “painted the White House black with praise” June 17 in the East Room. The occasion was the Salute to Gospel Music in observance of Black Music Month. Gospel newcomer Spensha Baker, Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers and Edwin and Walter Hawkins - all African Americans - were bestowed with the auspicious honor of entertaining President George W. Bush during his final term in office. In a room filled with music executives and Washington luminaries, it was a “history” lesson and superior entertainment rolled into almost 2 inspiring hours. President Bush began by remembering the recently fallen father of Rock and Roll, Bo Diddly. “We mourn his loss, ...