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"Bringing A Refreshing Sound to Contemporary Gospel"

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        Bio

         

        From the Motor City comes the heavenly Sounds of Imani. The husband-and-wife duo Drs. Gerald & Carol Ervin have brought a fresh sound to their music. Imani's mix of jazz, Christian, and R&B music has earned them a strong fan following and gospel music awards. The word "Imani" means" faith. It is the foundation of the music the band makes and the message they spread.


        Imani has been bringing faith and music to Detroit and abroad since 1996. The music has helped uplift others. From their first mini-cd released in 1996, "Praises," to their upcoming EP release of "Holy is Thy Name" (2022), Imani is spreading their sound to those who need love and hope. When asked about what makes Imani's music unique, they responded: "Our music is unique because we are inspired to write lyrics for songs that touch the heart and soul of people. The songs we write come from our own heartfelt personal experiences, and we believe that factor makes our music reachable, receivable, and believable."


        Imani continues to make music that is both creative and original and plans to grow its brand to generate multiple revenue streams. Their goal is to provide musical opportunities for indie artists to share their music to the nations through Imani's independently owned and licensed Right Now Praizz Radio and TV Network. Sounds of Imani is available for interviews and bookings.

        What Inspires Us

        We are inspired to write lyrics for songs that touch the heart and soul of people.  The songs we write come from our own heartfelt personal experiences and we believe that factor makes our music reachable, receivable, and believable! 


        Our Influences

        Some of our musical influences come from both gospel and secular artists such as Walter & Tramaine Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins, Earth Wind & Fire, Patti Austin, Billy & Sarah Gaines, Atlantic Starr, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Helen Baylor, Phil & Brenda Nicholas, Kindred the Family Soul, Rene & Angela, Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack........to name a few!


        More of Our Story

        Gerald has a rich historical musical background as former road manager & vocalist with the famous Detroit Emeralds; & percussionist/vocalist in The Original Chapter Eight (before the arrival of Anita Baker).  In addition, Gerald served as vocalist in the Flaming Emeralds band; on-call background vocalist for The Floaters and various male choruses.  Carol served as keyboardist for the Voices of Wings in Flight Community Choir, and choir directress/musician for various churches.  Both Gerald & Carol have made tremendous accomplishments: Carol has a Master Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor Degree in Management, and an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Gerald has obtained a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies in pursuance of a Social Work degree.  Both have attained their Honorary Doctorate of Divinity From St. Thomas University in Jacksonville, FL in 2020.


        Sounds of Imani brings a fresh sound of contemporary gospel!  Performing since 1996, they have acquired the following accolades: 


        AWARDS:

        • 2022 Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards (TX)
        • 2022 48 Hours Countdown Film Festival (NY)
        • 2022 Big Ben International Film Festival (UK)
        • 2021 S & M Gospel Music Awards
        • 2021 Royal Society of Music and Film (India)
        • 2021 Cinephilia Motion Pictures Film Festival (Spain)
        • 2021 Brooklyn International Cinefest Film Festival (NY)
        • 2021 Great Lakes International Film Festival (PA)
        • 2021 London Cine Week Awards Film Festival (UK)
        • 2021 Music Hustler Top 30 Awards 
        • 2021 Best of Summer Awards (WNIRadio)
        • 2021 S & M Contemporary Gospel Duo/Group of the Year
        • 2021 River Awards Duo Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year
        • 2019 S & M Award-Winner (North Carolina): Contemporary Gospel Group of the Year; Internet Show & Announcer of Year
        • 2019 Gospel Choice Music Award-Winner (Atlanta, GA): Internet Radio Announcer of the Year;  Media Ministry of the Year 
        • 2019 Mid-Michigan Gospel Best (Lansing, MI)  1st Place Award-Winner (Lady Carol)
        • 2019 Texas Gospel Music Excellence CD Project of the Year Award
        • 2017 Texas Gospel Music Excellence New Artist of the Year Award
        • 2016 AMTC Summer Shine (Kissimmee, FL) - 2nd place Winner Overall Singer Competition (Lady Carol)
        • 2015 Excellence in Christian Music Academy Recipient (Maryland)
        • 2014 Season 4 Prayze Factor Award-Winner (South Carolina): Urban Contemporary Gospel Duo/Group &  Praise and Worship Duo/Group; 5th place Prayze Factor Spotlight Grand Finalist
        • 2013 Excellence in Christian Music Academy Recipient (Maryland)  



        STAGE PLAYS & FILM:

        • 2022 Loren Harper's Legendary Soul of R & B
        • 2022 Fake Friends Premiere (Pop Entertainment/Murray Productions)
        • 2020 From Darkness To Light: a C19 Surival Story (Producer Drs. Gerald & Carol Ervin)
        • 2020 Honey Look in the Mirror , Detroit, MI - (Producer Regina Mack-Jones)
        • 2019 Rapture Chronicles Webisode #2: The Homegoing - Churchouse Productions (Producer Dray Hill) (IMDb Credits)
        • 2018 Faithtown 2 Real Love: Churchouse Productions Indie Film (Producer Dray Hill) (IMDb Credits)
        • 2018 Mama Where Are You Northwest Activity Center Detroit, MI (Producer Mike Matthews)
        • 2017 "I Need A Man" (Northwest Activity Center Detroit, MI  (Producer Mike Matthews)
        • 2016 "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" (Redford Theater Detroit, MI): Sharing the stage with Reginald 

                          "Bruh-Man" Ballard from the TV show Martin"; Karl Reid, actor and gospel recording artist of 

                          "Commissioned"; Kene Holiday from the TV show "Matlock". (Producer Mike Matthews)


        PERFORMANCES

        • Loren Harper's Legendary Soul of R & B (Marygrove Theater)
        • Sessions Live  (Virtual)
        • Jerry  Royce Live TV Virtual (MD)
        • Inner Court Live TV 
        • Sound of Victory Concert w/ David Whitfield
        • The Gathering Virtual Event (TN)
        • Journey Radio Virtual Concert (Missouri)
        • Jazz Explosion with Yancyy Hart Plaza (Detroit, MI)
        • Gospel Explosion with Host Carl B. Phillips Hart Plaza (Detroit, MI)
        • Gospel Choice Music Awards (Atlanta, GA)
        • Juneteenth Celebration (Lansing, MI)
        • Bakers Keyboard Lounge Gospel Brunch (Detroit, MI)
        • Michigan State Fair (Novi/Detroit since1996)
        • TCT TV - Celebrate w/ host Pastor Larry Mack (WDWO-Detroit)
        • The Gathering (Nashville, TN)
        •  A.C.T. International Orientation (Rolling Meadows, IL)
        • 4th Fridays (Dearborn, MI)
        •  Anointed Faces Gospel Coffee House (Detroit/Warren)
        • Ionia Correctional Facility (Ionia, MI
        • Parnell Correctional Facility (Jackson, MI)
        • Huron Valley Women's Correctional Facility (Ypsilanti, MI)
        • Highland Park Gospel Music Festival
        • Make Music Detroit
        • Detroit Gospel Theatre (Detroit, MI)
        • AMTC Open Mic (Dearborn, MI)
        •  AMTC Summer Shine (Kissimmee,  FL)
        •  AMTC Chicago, IL
        •  Faithtown #1 Celebration @ Unity Temple Church (Detroit, MI)
        • Faithtown#2  Celebration & Awards (Detroit, MI)
        •  Henry Ford Community College Gospel Celebration with WHFR FM88.1 (Dearborn, MI)
        • Juneteenth Celebration (Detroit, MI)
        • Performers Expo (Dearborn, MI)
        •  Prayze Factor Tour (Canada/Detroit)
        •  Prayze Factor Awards (Columbia, SC)
        • NCCJ National Walk For Justice (Detroit Riverwalk)
        • American Cancer Society's "Relay For Life" (Detroit, MI)
        •  African American Music Festival  (Detroit, MI)
        •  Motor City PraiseFest (Detroit, MI)
        • The Parade Company (Detroit, MI)
        • ABLA Reunion Organization Music Celebration (Cabrini Green -Chicago,IL)
        • Children's Cancer Fundraiser - CJ & Co (Milwaukee, WI)
        • Blackmon Enterprises Live (Los Angeles, CA
        •  The Tab @ Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
        • Salvation Army Harbor Light & Montrose facilities (Detroit, MI)


        SELECTIONS: 

        • 2021 Dove Awards First Round Consideration
        • 2021 Toronto Indie Shorts (Come Praise the Lord/From Darkness To Light)


         NOMINATIONS: 

        • 2022 ABGMA Gospel Music Awards
        • 2022 Gospel Music Awards
        • 2022 Season 15 Prayze Factor Awards
        • 2021 Spin Awards
        • 2021 Venice Shorts Semi-Finalist (Come Praise the Lord)
        • 2021 IGAA Awards
        • 2021 Great American Songwriter (2020)
        • 2021 Kingdom Image Awards
        • 2021 Detroit Music Awards
        • 2021 Prayze Factor Awards
        • 2021 Ghana National Gospel Music Awards
        • 2021 Gospel Choice Music Awards
        • 2021 S & M Gospel Awards
        • 2021 Texas Gospel Music Awards
        • 2020 Great American Song Contest
        • 2020 Gospel Choice Music Awards
        • 2019 Spin Awards Wild Card Nominee (Atlanta, GA)
        • 2019 South Florida Gospel Music Awards Nominee (Lauderhill, FL)
        • 2019 Michigan State Fair Superstar Semi-Finalist (Novi, MI)
        • 2019 Detroit Black Music Awards Finalist 
        • 2019 Kingdom Image Awards Finalist (Columbus, OH)
        • 2019 Best in Black Detroit (313) Michigan Chronicle Finalist
        • 2018 Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards Finalist (Greenville, NC)
        • 2018 Texas Gospel Music Awards Finalist (Houston, TX)
        • 2018 Kingdom Image Awards Nominee (Columbus, OH)
        • 2017 Detroit Music Awards nominee
        • 2015 Detroit Music Awards nominee



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