Founded by Bernice Johnson Reagon, Sweet Honey in the Rock has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture with songs and performances that nourish the soul and give courage to singers and listeners. The setting of Matthew 11:28-30"Come Unto Me" is a comforting solace for the weary, with layered vocal phrases and soothing harmonies. "I Remember, I Believe" combines elements of gospel, blues and spirituals into a rich vocal tapestry that reflects on the Hebrew tradition of "remembering" as the basis of faith. Mesmerizing and powerful! "Seven Principles" celebrates the traditions of Kwanzaa in a steady, purposeful style with optional percussion and adaptable vocal parts for any combination of voices.

Songlist: Come Unto Me, Seven Principles, I Remember, I Believe

Features a complete retrospective of this beloved Dove Award-winner's body of work, from her 1995 self-titled debut through her 2008 release, A Dream to Believe In, Vol. 2. 20 terrific songs in all, including: Always Love You - Call On Jesus - Convinced - Everyday People - Faith, Hope & Love - I Wish - On My Knees - Redeemer - Talk About It - more!

Songlist: Freedom, On My Knees, Faith, Hope & Love, Redeemer, Lamb Of God, Music Of My Heart, Come Unto Me, I Am, Call On Jesus, I Wish, Always Love You, Black, White, Tan, Convinced, Forever You Reign, One Touch (Press), Shooby, Still A Dream, Talk About It, Follow Jesus (Landa Yesu), Everyday People

Contents: Agnus Dei (Bizet) - Arioso from 100th Psalm (Jadassohn) - Babylon (Watson) - Be Near Me Still (Hiller) - Calvary (Rodney) - Come Unto Me (Coenen) - The Cross of Calvary (Gounod) - The Good Shepherd (Barri) - Hear My Prayer (Mendelssohn/Spicker) - He That Keepeth Israel (Schlosser) - His Salvation is Nigh Them That Fear Him (Bennett) - I will Extol Thee, O Lord (Costa) - Jerusalem (Parker) - Jesu, Lover of My Soul (Tours) - Lead, Kindly Light (Pinsuti) - The Lord's Prayer (Krebs) - O Divine Redeemer (Gounod) - The Peace of God (Gounod) - One Sweetly Solemn Thought (Ambrose) - Save me, O God (Randegger) - Sion (Rodney) - Thou, O Lord, Art My Protector (Saint-Saëns).

Songlist: Agnus Dei, Jesus, Lover Of My Soul, Calvary, Hear My Prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Jerusalem, Babylon, Be Near Me Still, Lead, Kindly Light, Come Unto Me, O Divine Redeemer (Repentir), One Sweetly Solemn Thought, I Will Extol Thee, O Lord, Thou, O Lord, Art My Protector, His Salvations Is Nigh Them That Fear Him, Save Me, O God, Arioso (100th Psalm), The Cross Of Calvary, The Good Shepherd, He That Keepeth Israel, The Peace Of God, Sion

Originating from Illinois's Millikin University, this male contemporary sextet is exceptionally talented. A fresh blending of voices with individual timbres give Chapter 6 a recognizable sound. Using a colorful mixture for arrangements including Wham's 'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' and Louis Prima's 'Jump, Jive and Wail' they represent their style and maturity. 'She's All' is an R&B ballad that hits the heart strings gently, while 'The Root Beer Song', a Chapter 6 original, dries your tears and leaves you smiling! A refreshing debut from a group of young guys with great potential.

Songlist: Wake Me Up, It's All Right, I'll Be There, Commercial Break, Istanbul, Come Unto Me, She's All, Eleanor, Phat Lady, The Root Beer Song, Jump, Jive'n Wail

We had another chance to be thrilled by a set from Chapter 6 at the recent 2002 Harmony Sweeps National Finals (which was amazing), and these seven good-looking young men from Illinois almost won it all! They actually won 3rd Place, but were a close second in the voting for audience favorite to Champion Perfect Gentlemen. An impressive live set: "Istanbul," "Overjoyed," the hilarious country song "Fat Lady," "I Wrote This Song," "Change In My Life," a very funny "cover" of Rockapella's "Folgers" ad, an equally funny ode to "Krispy Kreme" donuts, written while the group waited to perform at the Chicago Harmony Sweeps Regional, the beautiful "Come Unto Me" and "And They Praised God" (reminding us that we do list Chapter 6 under "Contemporary Christian"), the swing classic "Jump, Jive & Wail," "The Rootbeer Song," Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" (which wowed the crowd at the HS Finals), and closing with AWB's "Pick Up the Pieces." This CD captures Chapter 6's brilliant sense of humor, great stage presence, top-drawer vocal abilities and winning arrangements. Watch out for this group at next year's Finals - very possibly walking off with the whole enchilada!

Songlist: Istanbul, Overjoyed, Fat Lady, I Wrote This Song, Change In My Life, Folger's, Krispy Kream, Come Unto Me, And They Praised God, Jump Jive 'n Wail, Bohemian Rhapsody, Pick Up The Pieces

The songs from "Raise Your Voice!" come from two live benefit concerts from 2003. Acclaimed filmmaker and Emmy winner Stanley Nelson documented Sweet Honey's activities in this, Sweet Honey's 30th anniversary year, and this CD is the soundtrack to that film. It features 22 favorites such as "I Remember, I Believe," "Joan Little," "In The Upper Room with Jesus," "In the Morning When I Rise," "Denko," "The Women Gather," "Run," "Come Unto Me," "Old Ship of Zion" and "Movin' On." "Ballad of the Broken Word/Give the People Their Right to Vote!" features SH's collaboration with Toshi Reagon (daughter of founder Bernice Johnson Reagon) and her band Big Lovely. All other songs are a cappella, with occasional tamborine and light percussion. "Raise Your Voice!" puts us in the audience to experience this inspirational, soulful, powerful music from these a cappella legends!

Songlist: I Remember, I Believe, Chant, Joan Little, In The Upper Room With Jesus, In The Morning When I Rise, Fulani Chant, Ballad of Harry T. Moore, Denko, Ballad Of The Broken Word / Give The People Their Right To Vote!, Prayer To The One, The Women Gather, Nature Song, Run, Come Unto Me, Old Ship Of Zion, Movin' On