Artist Spotlight: Songwriter David Griffiths

Across the Arts with Patrick D. McCoy

David Griffiths, Minister of Music at Washington, D. C. 's historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church drops in to discuss a special concert, launching the release of his new praise and worship songbook. "The Praise and Worship Experience showcases the full reach of his musical gifts: his classical training at Peabody, the influences of gospel and the infusion of the Holy Spirit thoughout. The concert will take place at the church on Saturday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m. A full choir, orchestra, band, organ and guest soloists will present his compositions as a part of the church's "Building and Blessings" campaign to replace the church's roof and other needs to serve the community. Dr. Derrick Harkins is Pastor.