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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.

“Benediction” – The Paula Boggs Band

2017-10-30T01:21:07-05:00October 30th, 2017|

“Benediction” The Paula Boggs Band From the CD Elixir: The Soulgrass Sessions (release date: September 15, 2017) www.paulaboggsband.net By Bob Marovich Seattle's Paula Boggs penned “Benediction” in the aftermath of the racist-fueled shooting that ended the lives of nine members of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The [...]

RIP Shea Norman, Gospel Singer

2017-10-28T22:50:30-05:00October 28th, 2017|

JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of gospel singer Shea Norman of Memphis.  The gospel singer passed away Thursday at age 45 as a result of diabetes. Reported the Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Norman, whose real name was Alen VonShea Norman, began a career in gospel music in 2004. His album, [...]

Tim Bowman – Into the Blue

2017-10-27T02:54:10-05:00October 27th, 2017|

Tim Bowman Into the Blue I.M. Records / Purpose Jazz / NIA Music Distribution LLC (release date: September 8, 2017) www.TimBowman.com By Bob Marovich Tim Bowman’s seventh album, Into the Blue, is not a gospel album but a collection of smooth jazz performances, mostly instrumentals, that includes a little of [...]

Camille Nelson – Lead Me Home

2017-10-21T22:15:58-05:00October 21st, 2017|

Camille Nelson Lead Me Home Stone Angel Music (release date: August 18, 2017) www.camillenelson.com By Bob Marovich You can almost smell the spice-scented candles and warmly fragrant aromatherapy oils while listening to Camille Nelson’s second studio album, Lead Me Home. This CD of instrumentals of classic and original hymns evokes [...]

JGM Music Hour – Episode 118

2017-10-20T02:35:57-05:00October 20th, 2017|

Click on the image above to begin streaming the program. Episode 118 Playlist: My faith is working - New Christianaires I thank you - Terri McConnell Jesus - Tracy Neal Enter in - Chrystal Rucker Abandoned - Jennifer McGill Even then - Luther Barnes & Restoration Worship Center Choir Calvary's [...]

RIP Howard Carroll – the “Dean of Gospel Guitar”

2017-10-17T15:17:07-05:00October 17th, 2017|

Howard Carroll By Bob Marovich The Reverend Joe Williams informed JGM this morning that Mr. Howard Carroll, longtime singer and guitarist with the Dixie Hummingbirds, and long considered the dean of gospel guitar, passed away this morning in Philadelphia's Mount Airy community. He was 93. “He did things with the [...]

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