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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.

Chicago Choirs Rouse Audience at Allstate Gospel SuperFest

2014-07-21T21:49:01-05:00March 23rd, 2014|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogMaybe I’m biased, too much of a choir geek, or maybe it was simply home court advantage, but for all the star power at yesterday’s Allstate Gospel SuperFest in Chicago, and there was much, the hometown choirs provided the evening’s most noteworthy performances.That’s [...]

JGM (formerly The Black Gospel Blog) is now on the iGospelMusic.com app!

2014-08-02T13:40:29-05:00March 22nd, 2014|

You can now catch JGM (formerly The Black Gospel Blog) articles on the iGospelMusic.com app! iGospel Music is an Internet radio platform for independent gospel artists.  The app also features an event schedule, artist gallery, fan wall, YouTube videos, and more. Visit iGospelMusic.com to download the free iGospelMusic.com app for your [...]

“That’s What He’s Done For Me” – Anita Wilson

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 21st, 2014|

“That’s What He’s Done For Me”Anita WilsonFrom the CD Vintage Worship (available June 24, 2014)www.motowngospel.comGrammy-nominated Anita Wilson’s new single, “That’s What He’s Done For Me,” had me when she name checks Leanne Faine and the Thompson Community Singers, and then proceeds to deliver the final moments of the song in [...]

James Fortune & FIYA – Live Through It

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 21st, 2014|

James Fortune & FIYALive Through ItFIYAWorld Music/eOne Engertainment (2014)www.jamesfortunemusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe two-disk Live Through It is James Fortune & FIYA’s first foray into live recording and a successful one.The title track and current single is classic James Fortune: an antiphonal ballad loaded with affirmations of [...]

Formal Announcement of the Passing of Dr. Edna Tatum, “The Voice”

2014-07-21T21:49:02-05:00March 19th, 2014|

From TBGB Friend Sande Rose:After a lifetime of dedicated service to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to the Gospel music industry, we sadly announce the passing of “The Voice,” Dr. Edna Tatum. Dr. Tatum peacefully made her transition from labor to reward on Friday, March 14, 2014 in [...]

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