In life there are many talented individuals whose musical gifting and expressionism appears effortless to audiences. Some are born with
these gifts while others are trained to become great minstrels and psalmists. However, there are those who are exceptionally blessed to
marry their natural gifting with their learned skills to become known as “masters” of their craft! Having been compared to Oscar
Peterson, Thomas Whitfield and Richard Smallwood, Isaac S. Cates immerges on the gospel music scene as an artist with an astonishing
musical knowledge, skill and unparalleled creativity that places second, only to his passion for ministry.
Born in Kansas City, Kansas and affectionately known as a child prodigy, Isaac has always shown a great interest in music. With a
strong spiritual foundation laid by his parents, Isaac’s participation in the music ministry at his local home church began at a very young
age of four, as did his formal training. Trained in piano perf