- it is no accident that one of the featured vocalists, Patrika Wortham, sounds distinctly like Whitney Houston or that some of the set moves are pure Motown - to cross-fertilise her music. The result is an inspired and successful compromise. This may not be Sunday worship at Caesar's church - the Mount Calvary Word of Faith Church in Raleigh, North Carolina - but it is an authentically dynamic and powerfully religious gospel experience. A night of "singing for Jesus". If the rest of the festival is half as good as this, this will be three weeks to be remembered and treasured. A House Full of Praise with Shirley Caesar Review by Bruce Elder Sydney Opera House January 5 Although we live in a secular age it seems common to start major events with a prayer. It is therefore entirely appropriate that this year's Sydney Festival kicked off with a suitably sacred evening of gospel singing delivered by Shirley Caesar, her choir and her band. It is a compliment to Shirley Caesar and her choir”
National Recording artist Patreka Wortham has announced the release of her highly anticipated single titled “Fighter“. The anointed songbird’s new single is slated to touch all digital outlets on March 5th. Patreka’s powerful vocals blended with a full band encourages and reminds the listener of the power within God has given us all to fight life’s battles.
Patreka’s first breakout performance was in 2019 where she was crowned Winner at the 34th Annual Stellar Awards Independent Artist Showcase. She thoroughly impressed the audience, industry executives in attendance and judges Percy Bady, Myron Butler & Earnest Pugh.