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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.

The Original Gospel Creators of Atlanta – Blessed by the Best

2016-05-11T14:04:03-05:00May 11th, 2016|

The Original Gospel Creators of Atlanta Blessed by the Best Sharper Brothers Records (2016) www.sharprecordsusa.com By Bob Marovich The Original Gospel Creators of Atlanta deliver a decent album in Blessed by the Best. Buoyed by crisp electric guitar work from Terrain Foster (first cousin to the Five Blind Boys of [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: May 9, 2016

2016-05-09T17:44:19-05:00May 9th, 2016|

“Better Days” Le’Andria Johnson Available from digital media outlets Since hearing her 2011 debut EP, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson, I have considered Le’Andria Johnson to be one of modern gospel music’s most expressive voices. Paired with the right songs, such as her debut single, “Jesus,” she can be downright [...]

Pastor David Wright & the N.Y. Fellowship Mass Choir – Clap Your Hands

2016-05-06T04:19:53-05:00May 6th, 2016|

Pastor David Wright & N.Y. Fellowship Mass Choir (Next Generation) Clap Your Hands Godfather Records (release date: April 19, 2016) www.godfathergospel.com By Bob Marovich When Pastor David Wright speaks of his father on the second of the two-CD N.Y. Fellowship Mass Choir recordings done in June 2013, he is referring [...]

Conversations with the Gospel Legends – The Barrett Sisters

2016-07-11T21:23:51-05:00May 2nd, 2016|

Check out the first episode of "Conversations with the Gospel Legends," a new program on Rev. Harold Bailey's PCC Broadcast Network. Our guests for the debut show are the world-renowned Barrett Sisters: Rodessa Barrett Porter and Billie Barrett Greenbey. JGM's Bob Marovich is the host. The next program will feature [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: May 2, 2016

2016-05-02T22:33:07-05:00May 2nd, 2016|

“Oh How We Love YOU” Tiff Joy From the Tyscot Records CD Tiff Joy www.tyscot.com The second single from Tiff (“Amazing”) Joy’s eponymously titled album from 2015, “Oh How We Love YOU” finds the award-winning singer-songwriter leading an exuberant group of background vocalists on one of those rigorous praise pieces [...]

GMA Foundation Announces Performers for Annual Honors Celebration

2016-04-29T03:48:10-05:00April 29th, 2016|

The ceremony will feature performances by Amy Grant, Donald Lawrence, Donnie McClurkin, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Jason Crabb, JJ Hairston, Jordan Smith, Michael English, Richard Smallwood, Selah, Travis Cottrell, and Tye Tribbett Special appearances by Eddie DeGarmo and Bill Gaither NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 28, 2016) - The GMA [...]

Grace Covenant Worship – You Are God (EP)

2016-04-28T02:39:16-05:00April 28th, 2016|

Grace Covenant Worship You Are God (EP) www.gracecov.org By Bob Marovich Grace Covenant Worship in Chantilly, Virginia, is a self-described “multi-ethnic, multi-site, multi-racial church.” Its sacred music reflects the diversity of its membership. Although its lyrical content is 100 percent praise and worship, the church’s new four-track EP, the live recording You [...]

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