JGM Pick of the Week – January 10, 2024
“On Time” Ashford Sanders Ashyashh Music LLC (release date: January 23, 2023)
Out of the Whirlwind – Gospel Gumbo
From Chicago’s South Side, Out of the Whirlwind is a band of six singers and musicians whose gumbo, as in the title of their sixteen-track album, Gospel Gumbo, is a musical mix of gospel, CCM, jazz, blues, folk, funk, R&B and rock.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 175
Nearly two hours of holiday music released recently by gospel artists, most of them independent artists.
Best CDs, Singles and Historic Reissues of 2023
The Journal of Gospel Music presents its "Best Of 2023" list in the categories of singles, albums, and historical reissues.
Eddy Mann – Chapel Songs
Eddy Mann Chapel Songs Independent (release date: June 2, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich With Chapel Songs, Philadelphia-based Christian folk artist Eddy Mann offers a dozen prayerfully meditative selections with acoustic austerity. The album is aptly-titled. The easy, peaceful songs express the intimacy of an evening chapel service. Examples [...]
RIP: Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, Gospel Artist, Founder of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum
JGM learned from Pastor Mitty Collier and Eric Clark of the passing of the Reverend Dr. Stanley Keeble. Rev. Keeble died December 27, 2023, at age 86.
JGM Pick of the Week: December 27, 2023
"Somebody Saved Me,” a selection from Rev. Stef & Jubilation’s latest album, Worship Him, has roots in the First Baptist Church of Nutley, New Jersey.
RIP: Sam Butler Jr., Singer and Guitarist, Member of the Blind Boys of Alabama
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned of the passing last week of singer, guitarist, and GRAMMY nominee Sam Butler. He was 70 years old. From preschool age, Samuel Butler Jr. had an estimable apprenticeship learning at the feet of his father, the Reverend Samuel Butler Sr., who played guitar for [...]
RIP: Harrison Johnson, Community Choir Director, Pianist, Songwriter
JGM learned from Eric Clark that Harrison Johnson of “I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice” fame passed away December 19, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was living at the time. He was 86.
JGM Music Hour – Christmas Music Hour 2023
Nearly two hours of holiday music released recently by gospel artists, most of them independent artists.
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