World Wide Message Tribe
Encyclopedia
The Tribe, formerly the World Wide Message Tribe (WWMT), were a British Christian
dance band
. Their aim was to "to communicate the gospel
to young people in Greater Manchester
". They were part of the Christian charity, The Message Trust
in Manchester.
The line-up of "the tribe" varied over the 13 years and included many recognised Christian artists including, Andy Hawthorne
(director of the message), Mark Pennells (co-director of Innervation trust), Zarc Porter (also co-director of Innervation Trust as well as producer for most of the Tribe's musical output), Elaine Hanley, Lorraine Williams, Sani, Beth Redman (internationally known artist and author and wife of Matt Redman
; She was later in a band called Storm which released an eponymous album in 1998.), Cameron Danté (formerly of Bizarre Inc), Deronda K Lewis, Collette Smethurst, Claire Prosser, Emma and Tim Owen, Lindz West, George Mhondera and Quintin Delport (George and Quintin were formally members of SA band, M.I.C. and have now set up a new bands known as Whistlejacket and Shackleton respectively.
The Tribe's parent organisation, The Message Trust, has since created three bands, BlushUK (a girl band), LZ7, a hip hop band fronted by ex-Tribe member Lindz West and Twelve24 another hip hop band. "Genetik", the tribe academy has been set up with the vision to train up young evangelists in an Urban or Creative course at its Manchester base. Mark Pennells and Zarc Porter have also continued to develop evangelistic bands and projects as part of the Innervation Trust including Shinemk, V*enna, thebandwithnoname
, tbc, Pop Connection, BeBe Vox and others.
The group won three GMA Dove Awards.
Christian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
dance band
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
. Their aim was to "to communicate the gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
to young people in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
". They were part of the Christian charity, The Message Trust
The Message Trust
The Message Trust is an award-winning Christian charity working to improve the lives of young people in Greater Manchester, UK and beyond through the Eden Network....
in Manchester.
Background
The World Wide Message Tribe formed in 1991, and grew out of an evangelistic project called "Message to Schools" run by fashion designer Andy Hawthorne and singer Mark Penells. The Tribe disbanded in 2004.The line-up of "the tribe" varied over the 13 years and included many recognised Christian artists including, Andy Hawthorne
Andy Hawthorne
Andy Hawthorne, OBE is a British evangelist, author and founder of The Message Trust, a Christian mission organisation based in Manchester, England....
(director of the message), Mark Pennells (co-director of Innervation trust), Zarc Porter (also co-director of Innervation Trust as well as producer for most of the Tribe's musical output), Elaine Hanley, Lorraine Williams, Sani, Beth Redman (internationally known artist and author and wife of Matt Redman
Matt Redman
Matt Redman is an English Christian worship leader, songwriter and author based in Brighton.He has worked with Newfrontiers, Passion Conferences, Hillsong London, Soul Survivor, is an artist for Sixstepsrecords and is a member of Compassionart a charity founded by Martin Smith.He appeared with...
; She was later in a band called Storm which released an eponymous album in 1998.), Cameron Danté (formerly of Bizarre Inc), Deronda K Lewis, Collette Smethurst, Claire Prosser, Emma and Tim Owen, Lindz West, George Mhondera and Quintin Delport (George and Quintin were formally members of SA band, M.I.C. and have now set up a new bands known as Whistlejacket and Shackleton respectively.
The Tribe's parent organisation, The Message Trust, has since created three bands, BlushUK (a girl band), LZ7, a hip hop band fronted by ex-Tribe member Lindz West and Twelve24 another hip hop band. "Genetik", the tribe academy has been set up with the vision to train up young evangelists in an Urban or Creative course at its Manchester base. Mark Pennells and Zarc Porter have also continued to develop evangelistic bands and projects as part of the Innervation Trust including Shinemk, V*enna, thebandwithnoname
Thebandwithnoname
thebandwithnoname were a Christian band who were launched by Innervation Trust in March 2002, as a "flagship" band. Alongside sister band to TBWNN, girl band TBC. Innervation Trust is a Christian charity that exists to recruit and resource schools teams, dubbed "Collectives", each dedicated to a...
, tbc, Pop Connection, BeBe Vox and others.
The group won three GMA Dove Awards.
Discography
- WWMT - Take A Long Hike With The Chosen Few (N*Soul/Diamante, 1993) - N*Soul's first cd
- WWMT - Dance Planet (N*Soul/Diamante, 1995) - Compilation, #1 radio hits
- WWMT - Jumping in the House of God (Warner Alliance, 1995)
- WWMT - We Don't Get What We Deserve (Warner Alliance, 1995)
- Jumping in the House of God II (Alliance, 1996) - Various Artists
- WWMT - Revived (Warner Alliance, 1996) - Compilation
- WWMT - Heatseeker (Warner Resound, 1997)
- Jumping in the House of God III (Alliance, 1998) - Various Artists
- WWMT - Frantik (Resolve/Diamante, 1999)
- The Tribe - Take Back The Beat (Alliance, 2001) - 3 tracks/video cd-rom
- The Tribe - Raise Your Game (Authentic, 2003)
- The Tribe - Message to the Masses (2004) - Compilation
Singles
| Year | Song | Album | Billboard Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "The Real Thing" | Jumping in the House of God | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 22 |