American and British gospel featured on new Integrity/Sony compilation.

A COMPILATION album released jointly by Integrity-Provident and Sony BMG showcases the contemporisation of gospel music. 'The New Sound Of Gospel' features tracks from such well known US artists as Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Michelle Williams, Martha Munizzi and Kierra 'Kiki' Sheard alongside British artists such as Siani, Ekklesia, Seven and Nu Life. As well as previously released tracks the album also offers new-on-CD songs by Raymond & Co, Jahaziel and Four Kornerz. The album has already received considerable publicity including a profile on a BBC Radio 4 arts programme.