Archive for category: Music

Every second Sunday of May, children all over the world honor their mothers on Mother’s Day. While we know there are many Mother’s Day songs that have become hits – Spice Girls’ “Mama,” 2Pac’s “Dear Mama,” Alicia Keys’ “Superwoman,” and Taylor Swift’s “The Best Day” among them – for this piece, I wanted to give you access to songs that [...]

One of the most popular regional musical genres sweeping the Asian region is South Korean pop music, more popularly known as K-Pop. While many of our countrymen are enjoying the hypnotic beats, catchy melodies, and groundbreaking fashions of our Asian neighbors, a few K-Pop stars are taking steps forward with their faith. Several Hallyu stars – Hallyu is the term [...]

Former award-winning child actress Isabella De Leon has fallen in love with music. With the recent release of her debut album, this young lady is obviously pouring her heart into making melodies and inspiring lyrics for people to enjoy. Introducing: LoveZone Isabella’s first album, entitled “LoveZone,” includes six original love songs, composed and recorded by Isabella herself. It was recently [...]

As Easter draws near, we are called to recall the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, that has reunited us, by grace and His spilled blood, to the bosom of our Heavenly Father. Here are five spine-tingling songs that poetically put into song what the death of Jesus means and how we can react to that sacrifice. Avalon, “The [...]

As Lent draws nearer and we remember the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, it is a privilege to prepare for you a soundtrack intended to help bring you to an awareness of the full extent of what Christ did for us, and to bring you to worship. This week features [...]

It was a bit of challenge coming up with this list, because I wanted to move away from the clearly tried-and-true tracks (sorry, Mr. Chapman, “I Will Be Here” will not be in this list). End of day, though, I hope these five songs will speak to you in one way or another. “God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes [...]

As we welcome 2013, we have the opportunity to recommit ourselves to God’s plan and consecrate ourselves for the new year. I, for one, think new beginnings should always come with a soundtrack. Here are five songs that I hope will be encouraging to you, however you’re starting the new year. Remember that God’s mercies are new every morning, and [...]

Every year, Billboard.com publishes its year-end charts, which compiles the most successful songs and albums in a variety of genres, based on sales and airplay. These are the Top 10 most successful Christian songs for 2012. 1. Where I Belong, Building 429 This track spent 15 weeks at number one and was easily one of the most memorable Christian songs [...]

As Christmas draws nearer, it’s a privilege to give CBN Asia readers more Christmas music.  This particular week, I offer you a selection of Christmas albums that are locally available, just like those mentioned in my previous Christmas album column. I’ve also thrown in a sentimental favorite of mine from a secular artist with a Christian connection. Enjoy the music! [...]

Christmas is clearly in the air. Malls have brought out their holiday decorations and have started playing music to match.  Christmas music, however, is more than the Christmas remix of “Call Me Maybe” or “Gangnam Style.” Here are five (locally available) Christmas albums that, rest assured, will bring the spirit of the season into your homes this Christmas. It’s Christmas [...]

“Go Get It” by Mary Mary Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina “Tina” Atkins-Campbell are sisters whose hits “Shackles (Praise You)” and “God in Me” are just two in a career than spans more than a decade. Mary Mary, which takes its name from the two Biblical Mary’s (the mother of Jesus and Mary Magdalene), are pioneers in urban contemporary gospel, and [...]

Reality singing competition American Idol has launched the careers of some of the most recognized musical artists of the past twelve years. The enviable lineup includes artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Ruben Studdard, and Chris Daughtry, all of whom have carved niches for themselves in their chosen genres. Over the course of the show, many Christian contestants have [...]

The grace of God is one of His most precious gifts to His children. Given to us freely and undeserved, God’s grace enables us to receive many things. His grace may be extended to everyone, such that we are all able to receive material spiritual, and divine blessing, but special grace is extended to people who accept His Son, Jesus, [...]

Contemporary Christian music is a thriving musical industry in its own right, with hundreds of labels all over the world making music that praises God’s Name and edifies the body of Christ. Where can we go to find out what’s new and exciting in Christian music? Here are a few websites you can visit to find new Christian music for [...]

Filipino Christian music has come a long way since the spiritual sentimentality of the ‘70s and the piano-laced worship anthems of the ‘80s. What makes Filipino Christian music today so much more vibrant and exciting is the myriad number of ways by which musicians can worship their Creator, and how believers can relate to the new music they make.  From [...]