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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.

Elain Thomas – Songs in the Key of Jazz

2014-07-21T21:48:24-05:00June 23rd, 2014|

Elain ThomasSongs in the Key of Jazz (2013)www.reverbnation.com/elainthomasBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDespite the well-worn argument about "devil's music" vs. "God's music," gospel and jazz and blues—and now rock, soul, R&B and pop—are intertwined, fruits from the same musical tree.  Elain Thomas’ self-produced Songs in the Key of [...]

“I’m More Than a Conqueror” – Ajaay Swindell & Company

2014-07-21T21:48:24-05:00June 21st, 2014|

“I’m More Than a Conqueror”Ajaay Swindell & Companywww.ajaayswindell.comAs much affirmation as prayer, “I’m More Than a Conqueror” is a hard-hitting, rock-fueled contemporary gospel that encourages the listener to remain steadfast in belief.  It is performed in the style of James Fortune & FIYA, with lead vocalist Ajaay Swindell interjecting spoken [...]

For Ricky Dillard, “Amazing” is Grace

2014-07-21T21:48:24-05:00June 20th, 2014|

Gospel artist, songwriter, and iconic choir director Ricky Dillard tells TBGB's Bob Marovich about his early music influences; the growth and development of New G; how grace undergirds his new album, Amazing; and how he is tackling personal health issues and the violence plaguing Chicago neighborhoods.A

Chicago Gospel Fest Preview Features Performances and Industry Panel

2014-07-21T21:48:25-05:00June 19th, 2014|

Tone Ross & Inspired performing at last night's preview concertBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy joined forces with the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events last night to host a 2014 Chicago Gospel Festival preview concert and conversation.Held at the [...]

Shirlene Jackson – Wow

2014-07-21T21:48:25-05:00June 18th, 2014|

Shirlene JacksonWowCRNI (2011)Available at CD BabyBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogWow is a self-produced five-track EP by Shirlene Jackson of New Edinburg, Arkansas.  A capable gospel singer who proved her merit in 2005 by winning the Gospel Talent Showcase in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Jackson’s calling card is lofting [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: June 16, 2014

2014-07-21T21:48:26-05:00June 17th, 2014|

Anointed By God“I Give You My All”One Voice Media (released March 18, 2014)Available on Amazon and iTunesFabulous gospel vocalist LeJuene Thompson leads this lovely ballad of unbridled discipleship.  Anointed by God added Sharonda Walker-Mitchell, Carla Barnes, and Cachet Morganfield to make the background more sweetly treble-focused, and it works.  This [...]

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