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King’s Collective: Writing Songs to Bless the Sunday Morning Congregation
By Robert M. Marovich What if your music ministry provided songs for not one church, nor two, nor even three, but hundreds? That’s what King’s Collective does. King’s Collective is the artistic arm of King’s Cathedral & Chapels. From a First Assembly of God church of 100 members in Maui, Hawaii, to planting churches in each of the fifty states and several countries, King’s has become a global phenomenon. Its music ministry creates and disseminates songs that reflect the church’s multiculturalism while at the same time making the lyric messages as personal as possible. Last month, JGM learned more [...]
JGM Pick of the Week – March 20, 2023
“Gonna Be OK,” by the British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader Tayme’ tee, is as chill and worry-free as its message that a brighter day is coming.
RIP: Paul Beasley, Member of Gospel Keynotes, Mighty Clouds of Joy, & Blind Boys of Alabama
By Robert M. Marovich Paul Beasley, a celebrated gospel quartet singer, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana, Beasley spent a long career singing tenor with the Gospel Keynotes, alongside Willie Neal Johnson, Gino Smith, Val Alexander, and Johnny Jones. He also [...]
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King’s Collective: Writing Songs to Bless the Sunday Morning Congregation
By Robert M. Marovich What if your music ministry provided songs for not one church, nor two, nor even three, but hundreds? That’s what King’s Collective does. King’s Collective is the artistic arm of King’s Cathedral & Chapels. From a First Assembly of God church of 100 members in Maui, Hawaii, to planting churches in each of the fifty states and several countries, King’s has become a global phenomenon. Its music ministry creates and disseminates songs that reflect the church’s multiculturalism while at the same time making the lyric messages as personal as possible. Last month, JGM learned more [...]
JGM Pick of the Week – March 20, 2023
“Gonna Be OK,” by the British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader Tayme’ tee, is as chill and worry-free as its message that a brighter day is coming.
RIP: Paul Beasley, Member of Gospel Keynotes, Mighty Clouds of Joy, & Blind Boys of Alabama
By Robert M. Marovich Paul Beasley, a celebrated gospel quartet singer, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana, Beasley spent a long career singing tenor with the Gospel Keynotes, alongside Willie Neal Johnson, Gino Smith, Val Alexander, and Johnny Jones. He also [...]
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Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming inspirations that are Kings Collective.
“Fire” Kingdmusic feat. CASS From the album Perfect Love (release date: December 9, 2022)
By Nicole McCray Black History Month coincided with the release of the new compilation, Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium (Craft Recordings, 2023). Listeners who want to learn about Black [...]
Cheryl Boggs’ anthemic “Get Up” is directed at everyone who has been hurt and hides their pain behind a brave face.
(Atlanta, GA – March 7, 2023) BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) will honor Gospel superstars Tamela and David Mann and Dr. Bobby Jones at its 22nd Annual Trailblazers of Gospel [...]
“Proof” K.T. Ellis feat. Kenneth Coleman Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (2023)
“Building – ‘What Are You Waiting On?’” Erica Reed EDP Entertainment (release date: October 21, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich I’ve followed the career of St. Louis-based indie gospel [...]
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Da' T.R.U.T.H. gathered an all-star crew of veteran and current gospel stars—from Fred Hammond and Yolanda Adams to Dante Bowe and Maranda Curtis—to assist on his self-titled Emanuel.
Picks: “Step Back and Watch Him Work,” “When All God’s Children (Mom’s Song)” (bonus track)
Picks: “Always Peace,” “Waiting,” “Call My Name”
Picks: “Heaven Help Us All,” “Bawo Xa Ndlalekayo”
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LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES
“Gonna Be OK,” by the British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader Tayme’ tee, is as chill and worry-free as its message that a brighter day is coming.
“Fire” Kingdmusic feat. CASS From the album Perfect Love (release date: December 9, 2022)
“Proof” K.T. Ellis feat. Kenneth Coleman Blacksmoke Music Worldwide (2023)
“Come By Here” Aria Gaston From the EP Aria Gaston Presents Worship Live (release date: June 21, 2022)
“Cover Me” Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music feat. LeJuene Thompson From the album Way Maker – 25th Anniversary Live Recording (album release: March 4, 2021)
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In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Robert M. Marovich What if your music ministry provided songs for not one church, nor two, nor even three, but hundreds? That’s what King’s Collective does. King’s Collective is the artistic arm of King’s Cathedral & Chapels. From a First Assembly of God church of 100 members in Maui, Hawaii, to planting churches [...]
Christmas spirit filled the air when the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour: Homecoming Edition hit Houston, Texas, on December 2.
Robert M. Marovich Ray Kroc was 52 when he opened his first McDonald’s restaurant in 1955. Col. Harland Sanders was in his 60s when his “Finger Lickin’ Good” Kentucky Fried Chicken became a national sensation. Duncan Hines didn’t license his name for cake mixes until age 73. And Johnny Ray Daniels didn’t release his first [...]
By Robert M. Marovich Paul Beasley, a celebrated gospel quartet singer, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana, Beasley spent a long career singing tenor with the Gospel Keynotes, alongside Willie Neal Johnson, Gino Smith, Val Alexander, and Johnny Jones. He also sang with the Mighty Clouds [...]
By Robert M. Marovich Tyrone Porter, member of the Christianaires gospel quartet and president of the GMWA Quartet Division, went on home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023, after an extended battle with illness. Homegoing arrangements will be posted here when known. Meanwhile, here is a brief biographical sketch about the Christianaires [...]