A tribute to the legendary composer, singer, and pianist Edwin Hawkins. The first time I heard Edwin Hawkins and the Edwin Hawkins Singers’ “Oh Happy Day” was in June 1969 in base housing at ...

Then, inspired by Grammy nominee Ryan Toby, the choir suddenly turns joyous, belting out a stomping rendition of “Oh Happy Day.” The performance inspires Goldberg to enter the choir into an ...

Edwin Hawkins isn't quite sure what he'd be doing today if his Latin-soul arrangement of the 18th century Protestant hymn "Oh Happy Day" hadn't become a fluke international hit in 1969 ...

BALTIMORE — It’s no spoiler to say that at the outset of “Oh Happy Day!,” a vibrant and daring world premiere at Baltimore Center Stage, the main character is already dead. Keyshawn ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Hawkins, the gospel star best known for the crossover hit "Oh Happy Day" and as a major force for contemporary inspirational music, died Monday at age 74. Hawkins died at ...