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About Bob Marovich

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.

Bishop Arthur Brazier Dies – Noted Pastor and Civil Rights Leader

2014-07-21T21:54:51-05:00October 23rd, 2010|

TBGB learned from Veronica Williams this morning that Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, Pastor Emeritus of the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, has passed away Friday, October 22 at the age of 89.A note from Dr. Byron T. Brazier on the Apostolic Church of God website outlines the homegoing services:Dear Congregation:The [...]

“He Cares” – Unique Sounds of Praise

2014-07-21T21:54:52-05:00October 22nd, 2010|

“He Cares”Unique Sounds of Praise(private release, 2009)www.showcaseyourmusic.com/usopIn the 1970s, Henry Branson, Dennis Taylor and Darrold Smith formed a vocal group called Black Sunrise. Smith shares, “We thought we were the next Delphonics or Temptations…well, you know, we had a dream, but life had something different for us.”Henry, Dennis, Darrold are [...]

Catina Rosemond – Nothing Missing, Nothing Broken

2014-07-21T21:54:52-05:00October 22nd, 2010|

Catina RosemondNothing Missing, Nothing BrokenSelah Jah Records, LLC (2010)www.catinacrosemond.comNearly ten years ago, gospel singer Catina Copeland Rosemond was in a car accident that left her horribly disfigured and nearly blind. This is such a traumatising experience for anyone to go through, especially knowing it just wasn't your fault. Catina is [...]

Stellar Awards Nominees to be Announced on Live Telecast October 23

2014-07-21T21:54:52-05:00October 21st, 2010|

On Saturday, October 23, 2010, Central City Productions will present the first-ever live telecast of the Stellar Awards Nomination Concert and Announcements. The telecast will be aired live on the Gospel Music Channel (GMC) at 7:00 p.m. Saturday from the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Antioch, Tennessee.Stellar and Grammy Award-winning [...]

Gospel Choirs Create “Unique Global Vision,” Courtesy of CNN

2014-07-21T21:54:52-05:00October 21st, 2010|

Talk about a mass choir!CNN asked church choirs across the country to do their version of Andrae Crouch's classic "The Blood Will Never Lose its Power."  They combined the results for one unified performance.Check out the result below, reported by Dominique Ardoin of the Houston Examiner.CNN Video: "The Blood Will Never [...]

The LoveTones – Jubilee

2014-07-21T21:54:54-05:00October 20th, 2010|

The LoveTonesJubileeMyracle Records (2002)www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS9U0gu_dpwWith a name like the LoveTones, you’d think this New England–based group would be singing street corner vocal harmony classics such as “Lily Maybelle,” “A Thousand Miles Away” or “In the Still of the Night.”Instead, they sing hymns and spirituals. In fact, their 2002 release, Jubilee, is [...]

Trin-i-tee 5:7 Goes from 3 to 2

2014-07-21T21:54:54-05:00October 20th, 2010|

From a press release:Music World Gospel recording artists Trin-i-tee 5:7 announced on Monday their transition from a trio to a duo.New Orleans natives and original group members, Chanelle Haynes and Angel Taylor will move forward as a duo and Adrian Anderson will pursue other career opportunities.Chanelle Haynes and Angel Taylor [...]

Dr. James Abbington to Lead Baylor Presentation on Gospel

2014-07-21T21:54:54-05:00October 19th, 2010|

From a press release:Black sacred music -- spirituals, gospel, Freedom Songs -- is the foundation for all American popular music. We wouldn't have rock, pop, rap, R&B, hip hop or soul without it,” said Robert Darden, associate professor at Baylor University’s department of journalism and media arts.People will have a [...]

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