ST. THOMAS — Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Donne McClurkin will unleash the power of his signature raspy tenor in a gospel jubilee performance at the Reichhold Center for the Arts on Saturday, according a press release the University of the Virgin Islands issued on Tuesday. \u00a0As one of the industry\u2019s top spiritual performers, Mr. McClurkin commands attention with his powerful rich vocals. His talent has propelled him to the top of the gospel charts, album after album, and his mantle is filled with a myriad of awards, according to the release.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith three Grammy Awards, eight Stellar Awards, four NAACP Image Awards and millions of albums sold; this performance will be a notable gospel concert for all who attend,\u201d said Reichhold Center Interim Director Denise Humphrey.<\/p>\n
He is songwriter with platinum and gold-selling CDs, that have not only penned chart-topping tunes such as, \u201cStand\u201d and \u201cWe Fall Down,\u201d but he has also worn the hat of producer on his projects. Mr. McClurkin\u2019s knack for nailing songs that others can identify with and serving them up with a compelling vocal delivery has helped him to carve out a spot in the hearts of millions, the release added.<\/p>\n
Mr. McClurkin\u2019s skills has also caught the attention of movie producers. He has created tunes for movie soundtracks such as, \u201cLady Killer\u2019s\u201d produced by New Line, \u201cThe Prince of Egypt\u201d produced by DreamWorks and \u201cThe Goofy Movie\u201d produced by Disney. From the concert stage to the big and small screen, fans have also seen this gospel crooner shine in cameo appearances on United Paramount Network\u2019s (UPN) \u201cThe Parkers,\u201d \u201cGirlfriends,\u201d \u201cMeet the Browns,\u201d and \u201cThe Fighting Temptations\u201d in which Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Beyonc\u00e9 Knowles starred.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonnie McClurkin\u2019s performance starts promptly at 8 p.m. and will be a non-stop presentation of high quality gospel music from one of the industry\u2019s best, so get your tickets early and don\u2019t miss it,\u201d said Ian Turnbull, Reichhold Center marketing manager.<\/p>\n
The Reichhold Center\u2019s 37th season is sponsored by International Capital and Management Company, VI Lottery, Innovative, Marriott Frenchman\u2019s Reef Resort, Tropical Shipping and the VI Council on the Arts. West Indies Corporation and 105 Jamz are event sponsors as well. The Reichhold Center for the Arts is the flagship performing arts center for the University of the Virgin Islands.
\nFor tickets, come to the Reichhold Center\u2019s Box Office or call (340) 693-1559. For more information on the<\/p>\n
Reichhold Center and the 37th season, or to purchase tickets visit www.reichholdcenter.org. For inquiries into sponsorship and Stagebill advertising contact Ian Turnbull at ian.turnbull@uvi.edu or (340) 693-1554.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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