Gospel Trio

Stella Seal, Helena Rhabbles, Diana Akiwumi, Tagoe Sisters, Joyful Way, Daughters of Glorious Jesus were amongst the most popular acts on the gospel music circuit in the early nineties. Later on, other artistes emerged to which we now have the sensational group called Gospel Trio.

They might be kids aged between 13 and 15 years but they are professional musicians as far as music is concerned.

In 2002, Gospel Trio unleashed their debut single album, entitled 'God Is Alive?, which showcased the young all female group?s ability.

Gospel musicians in Ghana are many but a few of them have very good songs and Gospel Trio is no exception. They were heard of with hit songs like 'Beyi Waa Yeyi' and 'Entreat Me Not'.

Esther, Gloria and Deborah (Gospel Trio) are back with another soul inspiring gospel album, titled, ''Who Don't Know Go Know? which is incomparable to any other album because of good songs on the album like 'Nhyira' and 'Nyame Fie'.

Supported through prayers by their family, friends, fans and producer, they have been able to develop a stronger ministry.

Though they are all students, Ghana music.com was able to get them for an interview at Hush Hush Studios when they came for the Easter holidays.

Please read on to know more about the faces behind Gospel Trio.

Ghana Music.com: Gospel Trio is made up of how many members?
Gospel Trio: (They all answered together) Is made up of three girls joining their voices together.

Ghana Music.com: May I know your real names and ages?
Gospel Trio: Esther (15 years), Gloria (13 years) and Deborah (13 years).

Ghana Music.com: So when did you girls come out?
Deborah: We came out in 2002.

Ghana Music.com: How did it all start? I mean how did you girls meet?
Esther: We were in a youth club called Good News and also in the choir of the club.

Ghana Music.com: Tell me about your first album?
Deborah: It was titled 'God Is Alive' and had 12 songs.
Gloria: And Colonel Faat, Oboos on the guitar and King Cyrus were the engineers who worked on the album.

Ghana Music.com: What were the hit songs on the album?
Gloria: They were 'Begiwaa Yeyi' and 'Entreat Men Not'.

Ghana Music.com: Did the hit songs touch hearts? Or in other words, what was the response?
Deborah: Yes, Our 'Adom' song played an instrumental role in the lives of people. It converted an armed robber into a Christian but it is sad to say he committed suicide some few weeks later.

Ghana Music.com: By then, how old were you girls?
Deborah: 10 years.
Gloria: 11 years.
Esther: 12 years.

Ghana Music.com: So what's new then?
Deborah: Our second album titled "Who Don't Know Go Know? is out.
Esther: It talks of the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Ghana Music.com: How is it different from the old one?
Gloria: This is a more matured album.

Ghana Music.com: Any persons who helped you out on this current album?
Esther: King Cyrus, Colonel Faat and Oboos.
Deborah: Mzbel also helped us in the writing of some of the songs.

Ghana Music.com: Where do you get your inspirations?
Deborah: From church sermons, reading the bible and our mothers.

Ghana Music.com: So how do you combine academics with music?
Gospel Trio: We only perform, do studio works and interviews when we are on vacations.

Ghana Music.com: Any memorable shows?
Esther: The memorable ones are in Tamale and Takoradi where we were guest artistes.

Ghana Music.com: What is the message in this album?
Deborah: All about encouragement and I will urge all to listen to our music.

Ghana Music.com: Are there some gospel artistes you look up to?
Gospel Trio: Yeah, we look up to Jael Wiafe, Suzzy & Matt, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Nana Yaw Asare and Andy Frimpong.

Ghana Music.com: What do you have to say about your producer?
Gospel Trio: We love Uncle Danny so much and like him as our godfather. Thanks for all he's done for us.

Ghana Music.com: What is the future like for Gospel Trio?
Gospel Trio: (In one voice) We want to be the best among Ghanaian gospel musicians.

Ghana Music.com: Your final words?
Esther: Pray without ceasing.
Deborah: I want to tell everyone that if they have a talent that will be helpful to the nation, they should bring it out.
Gloria: Listen to the album and buy our cassettes and CDs.


By Nii Atakora Mensah, Ghana Music.com