Former HOB Recording Artist & Assistant Pastor, Miriam Tatuem, Drops Solo Release, Abba Father

Gospel Singer Taps GRAMMY Award Winner Steven Ford To Produce Praise & Worship Project

Washington, D.C. – Miriam Tatuem has been gifted with a powerful voice.  A captivating singer, her voice was a highlight of the group, The Harris Family Singers , who were once signed to HOB Records, headed by Dionne Warwick 's father, Mancel “Speedy” Warwick .  As a member of the ensemble which included her brothers and sisters, she shared the stage with some of the biggest names in gospel including Shirley Caesar, The Soul Stirrers , and The Blind Boys of Alabama .  Now the Assistant Pastor of Helping Hands Ministries in Churchville, MD, a suburb of Baltimore, Miriam takes center stage with the release of her long-awaited debut, Abba Father .  Produced and arranged by GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award winner Steven Ford , Abba Father , released on Tatuem's own Helping Hands Records, is a 12-track praise and worship masterpiece.

Called to bring others into her praise, Tatuem gives the worshiper songs to lift hands to.  Praisers will enjoy the lead single “He Reigns”, an uptempo track about the sovereignty of God.  Written by the singer herself, as are all of the songs on this CD, “He Reigns” is an infectious hand-clapper, perfect as a church service opener.  Tracks like the ultra-inspirational “Blessing Is Coming To Me”, the soothing “I Have Jesus My Lord” and the reaffirming “I'll Wait” are all a testament to the faithfulness of God.

“Abba Father”, the title song, was written in response to a friend's illness.  “I got a phone call from a childhood friend who told me that she had cancer,” says Miriam.  “I flew out to see her, but in a matter of months, she passed away.  On the night that she passed, I woke up with the words ‘Abba Father, all we have is praise.  You healed my soul's diseases; Abba Father, all we have is praise.'”  The song is breathtakingly beautiful and is a certain highlight on the project.

Abba Father is distributed by Edmondson Communications, Inc. and is available at major retailers and Christian bookstores.  For more information on Miriam Tatuem, go to www.hhministries.net or www.MySpace.com/MiriamTatuem .