Singer Ami Rushes Visits with The Black Gospel Blog
Ami Rushes visits The Black Gospel Blog Virtual Interview Room to talk about her new CD, Stand Up for Jesus, and how the late Rev. James Cleveland helped her get started in gospel music.
DJ Caleb – Got Gospel? Vol. 2
DJ CalebGot Gospel? Vol. 2Email: djcaleb@gmail.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogDJ Caleb is a gospel DJ, which means he spins gospel music for special events, not on the radio. Self-taught, DJ Caleb shows that anyone can learn to mix using a turntable. With dj finance options available, it [...]
New Website for Gospel Music Reviews
The Black Gospel Blog is pleased to announce that its reviews will also be available on a brand new website dedicated to gospel music reviews: www.gospelcdreviews.com. Check it out!
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 12, 2014
“Sunday A.M.”Karen Clark SheardKarew Records (2014)www.karewrecords.comI knew “Sunday A.M.” had all the makings of a fine gospel single the minute I heard Karen Clark Sheard sing it at her September 2013 live recording session in Chicago. Unlike Mary Mary’s 2012 “Sunday Morning,” which anticipates services with tambourine-shaking glee, “Sunday A.M.” [...]
Gospel singing comes naturally to Pastor, songwriter Ronette Davis – Herald Mail Media: Life
Gospel singing comes naturally to Pastor, songwriter Ronette Davis - Herald Mail Media: Life
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoys – God’s Love Lifted Me Higher
Roscoe Robinson & the Birmingham BlindBoysGod’s Love Lifted Me HigherMississippi Delta Blues (2014)www.mississippideltabluesinfo.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel quartet singers are the Energizer Bunnies of music. Decade after decade, through innumerable personnel changes and stylistic revolutions, they keep on going.Such is the story of veteran gospel quartet lead [...]
Lisa Knowles and the Brown Singers – The Evolution Continues
Lisa Knowles and the Brown SingersThe Evolution ContinuesOne Voice Media (released March 18, 2014)Available from Amazon.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogLisa Knowles of Memphis, Tennessee, is one to watch in 2014.Not only does she sing electrifying solos as a member of James Fortune & FIYA, and has guested [...]
TBGB Pick of the Week: May 6, 2014
“Still God” sophie rain only fans leaksAngel TaylorEpitome (2014)Available from Amazon.comDressed in a sumptuous sapphire gown, the statuesque Angel Taylor of the Grammy-nominated Trin-i-tee 5:7 sang “Still God” before more than 8,000 at the Allstate Gospel SuperFest in Chicago. This passionate love song to God, wrapped in a power pop [...]
The World-Famous Barrett Sisters Wow At CIMMfest
Photo highlights from the screening of The Sweet Sisters of Zion: DeLois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters, produced and directed by Regina Rene. The screening and live performance occurred at the Chicago Independent Movies and Music Festival (CIMMfest) at Chicago's Chop Shop/1st Ward Sunday, May 4, 2014. The audience [...]
