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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.

Put the Whole Armour On: Female Black Gospel – The 1940s and 1950s

2019-10-16T01:23:21-05:00October 16th, 2019|

Various Artists Put the Whole Armour On: Female Black Gospel – The 1940s-1950s NarroWay (release date: October 18, 2019) www.gospelfriend.se By Bob Marovich (as originally featured in Living Blues) “If it wasn’t for the women, you wouldn’t have church.” This quote, which accompanies a vintage photograph of three African American [...]

Beverly Heath – Jesus Boulevard

2019-10-14T00:38:14-05:00October 14th, 2019|

Beverly Heath Jesus Boulevard BaCE Music (release date: July 8, 2018) www.beverlyheath.com By Bob Marovich The title track of singer-songwriter Beverly Heath’s CD, Jesus Boulevard, sounds like a road the Dixie Hummingbirds could take their “Christian’s Automobile” for a spin. There are blessings awaiting the believer on “Jesus Boulevard,” the [...]

“Revelation” – Keith Reed Jr.

2019-10-12T03:10:53-05:00October 12th, 2019|

“Revelation” Keith Reed Jr. (release date: August 28, 2019) www.newsoundmusicgroup.org By Bob Marovich Supported by his group, the New Sound of Worship, Keith Reed Jr. asks God in “Revelation” to reveal His life-giving light during an especially dark moment. But despite the stressful circumstances that inspired the song, including Reed [...]

Harlem Gospel Travelers – He’s On Time

2019-10-11T01:39:40-05:00October 11th, 2019|

Harlem Gospel Travelers He’s On Time Colemine Records (release date: October 11, 2019) www.coleminerecords.com By Bob Marovich If He’s On Time included audible pops and scratches, one would think the Harlem Gospel Travelers' debut album was a reissue of a forty-five-year-old vinyl LP discovered while crate digging. Even its Harvey [...]

Download Jason Williams’ New Single “Arise” – Available Everywhere Music is Sold Online

2020-01-01T02:29:04-06:00October 5th, 2019|

Sponsored Post New Artist Alert!!! Jason Williams' new Single "Arise" is available today! Get it here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/arise-single/1481691987 Jason Williams is an Arkansas based musician, singer and songwriter. He has been honing his musical talents since the tender age of 9 years old. In his personal life, Williams has been through [...]

“Psalms 34” – Chris Wesley & Undignified Praise, feat. Dana Hemphill

2019-10-04T21:08:28-05:00October 4th, 2019|

“Psalms 34” Chris Wesley & Undignified Praise, feat. Dana Hemphill Undignified Music (release date: April 5, 2019) www.undignifiedpraise.com By Bob Marovich Pastor Chris Wesley plays the role of exhorter as vocalist Dana Hemphill fronts Undignified Praise on this reading of “Psalms 34.” Written by Paul Shepherd and Tramaul Love, and [...]

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