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The Annual
Washington DC Gospel Fest is being produced by FLOW
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that was created by
the founders of
www.flowinsider.com.
The
purpose of the Gospel Fest is three fold.
- First, it is to
bring together members of the Washington DC Gospel
Community to celebrate each other and their music
ministries.
- Second, the
event is intended to highlight the outstanding work
that many outreach programs are doing in the
Washington DC and Baltimore areas.
- Third will be an
annual fundraiser for scholarships for students in the
Washington DC and Baltimore areas.
Based
on these goals, the Gospel Fest committee has selected
the theme "Unity in Praise" for this annual
affair.
The inaugral Gospel Fest, held in
June 2004 was broken into two shows. It featured
inspired performances by: Bethel AME Church, Daniel
Austin, Psalms Ministry Choir, Choir Boyz, Liberty,
Mike White and True Praise of Reid Temple AME Church,
The People's Community Baptist Church, Southern Baptist
Church, Hilton Felton, and the Celestial Echoes of Lomax
AME Zion Church,
John Stoddart, Duawne
Starling, John Tillery & Living Sacrifice
Glendale Baptist, Metro
Praiz of Metropolitan SDA Church, Praise Inc.,
Power Trio, Choir Boyz and Liberty. The shows culminated in
performances by Regina Belle,
Alyson Williams, and a mass choir
performance by the legendary Daryl
Coley. The show was directed by Grammy
Nominee Rusty Watson.
For more information about
the 2004 participants, click here.
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Daryl Coley
Grammy Award Nominated Daryl Coley is undoubtedly Gospel Music's most beloved tenor. Daryl's incredible
vocal ability is likened to an instrument. Daryl has received numerous awards;
The Gospel Music Workshop Of America Excellence Awards, NAACP Award, Dove Awards, Stellar Awards and has scored three
Grammy nominations.
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 | Regina Belle
Grammy Award Winner Regina Belle emerged as a prolific, consistently engaging vocalist on the urban contemporary scene. Born in New Jersey, Belle's
early experience was in gospel and in the 2004 DC Gospel Fest she returns to her roots and uplifts through song.
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 | Alyson
Williams
It's been a while since we've seen Alyson Williams. In the early 1990s, she had
major success with “Just Call My Name”, a smash hit that spent an amazing 67
weeks on the Billboard charts. Alyson continues to bring stylish soul to her fans, some
of whom have been with her through the storm and back, while others are just
beginning to discover her. But, all are satisfied that she's back!
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Rusty Watson
Grammy Award nominee Rusty Watson will
serve as this years Music Director. He shall continue to
combine the talents of blessed performers into a harmonious
sound. Rusty earned his Grammy nomination directing the
legendary Bishop Walter Hawkins and The Love Center Choir of
Oakland Ca. Love Alive 5 Album. Rusty has traveled the world,
recording and singing with and writing for music legends Edwin
Hawkins, Andre Crouch, Stephanie Mills, BeBe Winans and Daryl
Coley, among many others. He also works with emerging young
artists in various genres of music.
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 | Lexis - Host
of the Evening Show. In 1990, barely out of her teens, her
critically acclaimed album Call Her Lexi, made a huge impact
on gospel music audiences and on the industry as a whole.
Throughout her career as a singer Lexi sang background for
Gerald Levert during her college years, was a former member of
the CCM group Anointed, and sang background with Fred Hammond,
and Dawkins & Dawkins all before venturing out on her own.
In addition to her singing career, Lexi is a TV personality
and host on the WORD Network.
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Comedianne Miss Claresse - Host of
the Matinee Show
Roxanne David better
known as "Miss Claresse" is from the Steel Town of Pittsburgh,
PA. Miss Claresse discovered her comic talent while working as
a Manager for Pizza Hut. It was there that the Lord revealed
to her his desire for her to minister through comedy. As a
blessing, she has been showcased at the 7th Annual Bobby Jones
Gospel Retreat in Las Vegas,and many other events.
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