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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.

n•i•a•s•h•a – Gospel Mixtape Vol. 5

2017-03-01T03:14:24-06:00March 1st, 2017|

n•i•a•s•h•a Gospel Mixtape Vol. 5 Loveworld Life (released in August 2016) hulkshare.com/niashaMawerez By Bob Marovich If you need confirmation that gospel music is an international phenomenon, n•i•a•s•h•a's Gospel Mixtape Vol. 5 is proof that praising God in song is global. Snippets of music from U.S. artists such as Tasha Cobbs, [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: February 27, 2017

2017-02-28T01:54:32-06:00February 28th, 2017|

“It Could Have Been Me” Dorothy Norwood feat. Dorinda Clark-Cole From the Echo Park JDI album An Incredible Journey Available on iTunes, Amazon.com The old-school hand-clapper “It Could Have Been Me” brings together Dorothy Norwood and Dorinda Clark-Cole, two female vocalists representing two different generations but equally powerful when it comes [...]

Stay Connected – The Choirs of Trinity United Church of Christ

2017-02-23T16:22:45-06:00February 23rd, 2017|

The Choirs of Trinity United Church of Christ Stay Connected Unashamed Media Group (release date: February 28, 2017) Available on Amazon.com, itunes, other digital outlets. The hard copy with the 36 page color booklet will be available at the church by March 3, 2017, through its bookstore and website. By [...]

Dave Bass – The Welcome Table

2017-02-17T16:24:16-06:00February 17th, 2017|

Dave Bass The Welcome Table DNB Associates (1997) www.cdbaby.com/davebass By Bob Marovich Although he recorded The Welcome Table twenty years ago, gospel singer and songwriter Dave Bass is promoting his quartet-inspired album to a new generation of listeners. The eight radio-sized selections on The Welcome Table sound like nostalgic reflections [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: February 14, 2017

2017-02-15T02:39:20-06:00February 15th, 2017|

“Testify” James Douglas feat. LeJuene Thompson From the forthcoming project Still I Praise https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jamesdouglas42 It could be intimidating for some artists to have a fiery singer like LeJuene Thompson on their single, but James Douglas proves an equally effective vocalist on “Testify.” “Testify” is as it sounds: despite having his [...]

Franklin, Scott Among Winners at 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards

2017-02-13T19:34:21-06:00February 13th, 2017|

Here's the rundown on Gospel Music / Christian Contemporary Music winners this weekend at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Gospel Performance/Song: "God Provides" - Tamela Mann (Kirk Franklin, songwriter) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: "Thy Will" - Hilary Scott & the Scott Family (Bernie Herms, Hillary Scott, and Emily [...]

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