William Luck, host of the "Burying Ground Gospel Showcase" at Maria's in Bridgeport, was a guest on WLUW Chicago's "Gospel Memories" today.William Luck (l.) with Gospel Memories' Bob Marovich at WLUWLuck gave "Gospel Memories" listeners a taste of his monthly sets by programming all of the music for today's show. [...]
“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 & 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 [...]
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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 [...]
Sean C. Johnson Grateful EP (2014) www.seancjohnson.com/grateful By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Employing street poetry and neo-soul jams, Sean C. Johnson gives listeners a nineteen-minute dose of reality on Grateful, a five-track EP he released in gratitude for his fans' support.
“I Believe”Dr. Vera J. Goodman & Anointed PraiseFrom the CD It’s Our Time (2014)Anointedpraise2011@yahoo.com“I Believe” is an inspirational song that sounds like an inspirational song. Anointed Praise’s dynamic phrasing and the infectious “Rise” vamp gain ample support from a melody that propels the message ever higher without changing the key.Lead [...]
The Black Gospel Blog's Bob Marovich attended the National and Independent Gospel Music Association (NIGMA) Industry Summit in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend (March 13-16). He presented on "Establishing A Media Presence" Saturday morning.Congratulations to NIGMA President Pastor Kris Jackson, to the NIGMA Board and volunteers, to the artists and presenters, [...]
Tammy Taylor of One EnTiTy in Nashville reported that Lady Edna Tatum, "The Voice," passed away. Taylor reported that Edna can be heard on Gospel Music Workshop of America recordings, as well as on Kurt Carr projects. Gregory Gay of GOSPELflava.com noted that she can be heard introducing the choir on [...]
Enjoy this video of "Beautiful Soul" by Rhythm of Gospel Awardees True Witness, a family group from Georgia. The video has been nominated for a 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Award.
