Gov. Wes Moore, Phylicia Rashad, Thousands Remember Gospel Great Richard Smallwood

Gov. Wes Moore, Phylicia Rashad, Thousands Remember Gospel Great Richard Smallwood

Celebrated as a classically trained composer and world-renowned musician, thousands flocked to First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on Jan. 24 to honor the life and legacy of Richard Smallwood, the DMV’s own, eight time Grammy-nominated artist, who died on Dec. 30. The church was filled with dignitaries, musicians and church leaders, […] The post Gov. Wes Moore, Phylicia Rashad, Thousands Remember Gospel Great Richard Sm…

‘Total Praise’: – Smallwood’s signature anthem embodied Jan. 24 celebration of life service

Thousands gathered at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland to celebrate the life and legacy of gospel composer and singer Richard Smallwood, honoring the “Maestro” with music, testimony and tributes from faith leaders, artists and public officials. The Jan. 24 service highlighted Smallwood’s enduring impact as a theologically grounded musician whose compositions bridged church, campus and global stages. The post ‘Total Praise’: – Smallw…