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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.

JGM Music Hour Episode 132

2019-03-18T01:44:18-05:00March 18th, 2019|

Click on this image to begin streaming the show Episode 132 Playlist: He has been good – Bernice Brown Gregory Anchored – God’s Posse Safe – Ruth La’Ontra Deliver me (this is my exodus) – Donald Lawrence & Tri-City Singers feat. Le’Andria Just to behold His face – [...]

Doug Williams Retires as President of Blackberry Records

2019-03-16T00:57:52-05:00March 16th, 2019|

Jackson, MS (March 15, 2019): After twenty-eight years of heading the label, Doug Williams is officially retiring from his role as President and CEO of Blackberry Records as of April 1, 2019. Williams was instrumental in signing such artists as Bishop Paul S. Morton, the Canton Spirituals, the Williams Brothers [...]

William Murphy – Settle Here

2019-03-15T02:38:00-05:00March 15th, 2019|

William Murphy Settle Here RCA Inspiration (release date: March 15, 2019) www.rcainspiration.com By Bob Marovich William Murphy uses home court advantage to his best advantage on his sixth and latest solo album, Settle Here. Recorded live on a rainy evening at Atlanta’s dReam Center Church, where Murphy is worship leader, [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: March 4, 2019

2019-03-05T03:23:52-06:00March 5th, 2019|

“It’s All About You” Rev. Stef & Jubilation (independent, 2019) https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/RevStefandJubilation By Bob Marovich The Reverend Dr. Stefanie Minatee, aka Rev. Stef, is back doing what she loves—directing Jubilation, the gospel choir that, among other achievements, backed Queen Latifah on the title track of the GRAMMY Award-winning various artists gospel [...]

RIP Gertrude Hicks, Member of the Lawrence Roberts Singers and Founding Member of the Angelic Choir

2019-03-07T03:09:58-06:00March 3rd, 2019|

By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to report that Sis. Gertrude Deadwyler Hicks passed away March 1, 2019. The Rev. Dr. Stefanie Minatee informed JGM of her transition. Gertrude Hicks was a member of the Gospel Chordettes / Lawrence Roberts Singers and a founding member of [...]

“A Carol for All Children” – His Love Singers

2019-03-02T03:10:10-06:00March 2nd, 2019|

“A Carol for All Children”His Love SingersOpus One Studios (2018)www.opusonestudios.com By Bob Marovich Alan Salisbury and Whitney Parnell’s “A Carol for All Children” celebrates the religious differences that too often threaten to divide countries.  We are all God's children, the song reminds, regardless of race or creed. Though the lyrics [...]

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