
THE Black Gospel Angels
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THE Black Gospel Angels
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JOY, PEACE, and LOVE!
ABOUT BGA
We’ve Come to Bring You Joy! We’ve Come to Bring You Peace! We’ve Come to Give You Love!
THE BLACK GOSPEL ANGELS are an American Gospel Group formed in 2015 by Lady Rose Watson. After working many years with the Legendary Gospel Icon - Queen Yahna. The Black Gospel Angels are now amongst the best touring gospel groups in the world. And their vibrant love for music and deep faith in God merge to produce musical masterpieces for audiences around the globe.
Sometimes quiet and inspiring like a spark, and at other times, melodic and explosive like fireworks: the BLACK GOSPEL ANGELS inspire audiences with every pitch of every song, in every church and every city. After the enormous success of their 2023 touring season, this dynamic team led by Lady Rose Watson is poised to establish themselves as one of Europe’s top selling shows.
Showing the global appeal of this dynamic group, critics were amazed to see the usually conservative European audiences stand, jump, stomp and cheer in expressions of pure exhilaration. Melding a soulful mix of traditional gospel music and contemporary rhythms and beats, with the classical sounds of blues and jazz, Lady Rose Watson and the Black Gospel Angels have created a spectacular show that leaves audiences wanting more.
Preparing now for their 2024 Tour Season, Lady Rose Watson and the Black Gospel Angels are excited to bring their dynamic, high-energy gospel concert to a city near you. With unique rhythm, style, and thrilling a cappella songs - that left audiences standing on their feet and wanting more - Lady Rose Watson, together with the soulful voices of the Black Gospel Angels are ready to inspire and bring the sound of gospel music to the masses.
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BGA 2023 Tour
SNIPPET "STAND BY ME"
BGA 2023 Tour
SNIPPET "GIVE THANKS"
BGA 2023 Tour
SNIPPET "JERUSALEM"
BGA 2023 Tour
SNIPPET "WALK ALL OVER GOD'S HEAVEN"
BGA 2016 Tour
SNIPPET "WONDERFUL"
MEET ROSE WATSON & KATHY KELLY
"Angels Watching Over Me"
ROSE WATSON
PRODUCER, LEAD VOCALIST
Lady Rose Watson is a triple threat talent who sings, dances, and acts. Lady Rose is not only known as a great performer, but also as an entrepreneur leading her own company, TWG, Inc as president, producer, director, and songwriter; doing everything with class, elegance and excellence.
Classically educated at the School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University in Virginia, she has toured and performed extensively in the USA, Europe, the Caribbean, South America and Asia. Lady Rose has appeared on numerous television shows, and has an extensive resume of stage credits in Europe and the USA.
In Europe, she co-starred with Ron Williams in the musical, Ray; with Joan Orleans in Mahalia; and with Joann Bell in Oh Happy Day. She was a principal performer in both Tenoritas and Sister Act during their European tours, and in the hit musical, Beehive in Hamburg, Germany.
In the USA, her musical credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Crowns, Ain't Misbehavin’, Beehive, Blues in the Night, Songs from the Soul, Tales of Hoffman, the Magic Flute, and the epic operetta, Carmen. With all her monumental successes ranging from stage to television, her first love is gospel music. Out of a deep desire to share the joy of her music with the rest of the world, she founded the Black Gospel Angels.
The music of Lady Rose Watson and the Black Gospel Angels is heavenly! Started in 2015, this dynamic ensemble from the USA, with its soulful mix of traditional gospel music and contemporary rhythms leaves audiences standing, jumping, stomping and cheering in expressions of pure joy!
TOGETHER...
ROSE WATSON & KATHY KELLY
have forged a friendship and loving bond through their passion for encouraging people through their gifts of song.
MEET 2024 ANGELS
"Angels Watching Over Me"
DAVON FLEMING
SINGER, TENOR/ALTO
With a combination of soul, R&B and Gospel, the world was bound to know the name - Davon Fleming. The Baltimore native is no stranger to the stage having performed at the White House, toured internationally and as a background vocalist for some of the industry's top artist. Most recently, he made his TV comeback as a contestant on NBC's hit singing competition show "The Voice" (USA) - where he amazed viewers and Judges with his performances week after week. Following his run on the show, Fleming ended as a Semi-Finalist as the last original member standing on 'Jennifer Hudson's Team'. He left his mark by topping the charts each week and being one of the only contestants in the history of the show to place in 3 different charts during a Season (Pop, R&B, and Christian), Fleming is a steadily rising star with no plans on falling anytime soon.
JOSEPH "JOJO" CLARKE • NEW ANGEL
SINGER, TENOR
is a native of Mechanicsville Virginia, USA. JoJo began his infatuation with music at an early age. His family recounts him singing all the way back into his days of potty training. The music would continue to pour out of him at home and he would soon begin sharing his love of song with the rest of his community as a young member of his church choir. Singer would quickly turn into director in his young teens as JoJo began to direct choirs at local churches. During high school, his love for music grew exponentially when he was assigned not only as the student/assistant director of the all-male a cappella group at Hanover High School but also as the vocal coach, arranger and choreographer for Hopewell High School’s Choral Program. During his tenure in these positions, the groups received several outstanding individual and group performances awards, including Grand Championship. Upon graduating high school, he became the music director for a prominent church in the area, as well as a facilitator for vocal clinics and choral workshops in numerous public schools.
CHIQUTA CROSS
SINGER, ALTO
is an independent gospel artist known for incredible worship. Born in the tidewater area and raised in Hopewell, VA. She presented her debut single "Show Me More" in 2010, has been featured on recordings with other artists, among them are her father, Teddy Cross (of Willie Neal Johnson and the Keynotes), and she has sang on the same stage as Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon, John P Kee and others. For the past two years she has sang background on the Bobby Jones Show for several major artists - and a repeat Black Gospel Angel. As a music student and even now as an Alumnus of Virginia State University, she has traveled extensively with the VSU Gospel Chorale as one of the soloist at events in Italy, France, Hungary, Barbados, and numerous other places. Chiquta recently offers from her gift - "Winner" (single) available on all music streaming platforms.
JEMILA RICHARDSON • NEW ANGEL
SINGER, ALTO
is an accomplished Vocalist who released her first Album “10 Miles Away” in March of 2020 that charted in the top 100 Gospel Billboard charts for well over a few months. The album is still currently being streamed and sold worldwide - available on all digital music platforms to download and purchase. She enjoys creating and enhancing music that moves and impacts all hearts regardless of the Genre or audience. Her goal is to be a colorful and proficient vocalist and musician who operates in excellence in all genres of music.
Among the growing list of musical accomplishments and features not limited to vocal production of over 6 Audio recordings/records, Inaugural performances, International touring throughout Italy, Switzerland and Czech, performances and recordings with Artists like Sam Moore, Brian Courtney Wilson, Chrisette Michelle, and several Recording and award-winning artists.
JAMES "JAYDEE" LEWIS
SINGER, TENOR
is a native of Richmond, Virginia. He is an associate minister at the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. Although Reverend Lewis was licensed to preach in 1996 and ordained in 2002, he is better known for his musical gifts. He has shared the stage with many well-known gospel giants like James Cleveland, Byron Cage, Albertina Walker, Timothy Wright, The Winans, John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin, and Anthony Hamilton. Jaydee has been featured in several local theatrical productions to include “How I Got Over,” “The Church in the Valley,” “He Said, She Said but What Does God Say?” “Stop the Violence,” “Respect,” “Christmas Every Day,” and “Keep On Dancing.” He made a cameo appearance in the motion picture, “Major Payne,” starring Damon Wayans. Most of all, Jaydee loves the Lord and loves to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. His motto is, “If you got the faith, God’s got the power.”
WILLIAM COOKE • NEW ANGEL
MUSICIAN, BASS
is from Chesapeake, Virginia. He has been blessed to play guitar alongside Todd Galberth, Melvin Crispell III, Travis Malloy, and many other musicians. His talents with instruments include Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Audio Engineering ( recording / mixing ). The Garden Recording Arts is his private studio located in Norfolk Virginia. Inspired by expansion of his skills and experiences - becoming a part of the BGA Tour is a prayer realized for William.
HERBERT "TRE" POLLARD • NEW ANGEL
MUSICIAN, DRUMMER
is a talented drummer/percussionist from Richmond, Virginia. Trey graduated from Virginia State University where he pursued his passion and studied Music under the direction of Dr. Weldon Hill and James “Saxsmo” Gates. After graduating from college he continued his music by working with Carl “Chico” Lester El and working on his band’s “NFUSIONZ” album entitled “Get Together”.
Trey continues to hone his craft and expand his experience this year with Lady Rose Watson & The Black Gospel Angels. Similar to Lady Rose, Trey shares a passion for spreading good news, practicing leadership and approaching life's adventures with great enthusiasm.
MARKISE HICKS
SINGER, TENOR/BARITONE
is a singer, songwriter, and producer, an American independent Gospel artist. He is known throughout the southeastern region of the United States for his energetic style of music with his ensemble “The MO band.” His Debut album “Markise Hicks and the Mo Band: Live” garnered five award nominations, and the opportunity to sing on stages across the U.S. He is also the worship coordinator for his church in Norfolk, Virginia where he serves as choir director, and leads over 6,000 people in praise and worship every weekend.
GREG MITCHELL • NEW ANGEL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the leading forces in the Gospel music industry today. Raised in Timmonsville, SC, his love of music and desire to be used by God led him to pray earnestly for greater talent. This hunger and thirst was filled at Zion Temple P.A. of W church, and his multi-instrumental talent and vocal abilities were recognized across the South by the age of 12.
As the creative impetus behind several successful CD projects, Gregory is a Gospel record producer; has 2 singles from Greg Mitchell & Greater Richmond Fellowship Choir “ He Lives”, and “Praise the Name of Jesus”. “Winning Souls By Any Means Necessary”, through the art and ministry of music has been his Calling!
LAUREN BYRD • NEW ANGEL
SINGER, ALTO
is a versatile singer, songwriter, vocal arranger and aspiring musician/producer known for her harmonies and range on her own Christian/Gospel album Love U 2 Life: Reboot, as well as her studio work for other artists. Emerging in the early 1990s singing with her 2 older sisters 'The Byrd Sisters', Lauren has had the opportunity to continue exploring her own sound, as well as work with various artists across different genres via collaborative writing, writing and producing fellow independent artists, and completing three European Gospel Tours.
Music being her unforsakeable passion is what motivates her, whether working in the background or forefront. She loves a challenge and will always be a willing student. Being a part of BGA, she hopes to fine tune her professionalism and creativity for live performance art and bridging language barriers through great music.
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