Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (Self-titled) On The Beat Entertainment (2013) www.OnTheBeatEntertainment.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Arnetta Murrill-Crooms hails from the talented Murrill Family of North Carolina. Alumni of Donald Lawrence’s Tri-City Singers, the Murrill siblings released their own album, the Lawrence-produced Family Prayer, in 2008. It featured Arnetta [...]
TBGB's Bob Marovich talks with award-winning gospel singer-songwriter Donnie McClurkin about his new album, Duets, to be released on RCA Inspiration March 4, and about where gospel music is today. Is it moving forward or does it need course corrections?
TBGB's Editor-in-Chief Bob Marovich is pleased to be part of the forthcoming NIGMA Summit March 13-16 in Atlanta. For more information or to register, visit www.nigmagospel.com or call (937) 985-3604. See details below (click on the image to enlarge).
This episode was created February 18, 2014. Coming in August 2014: full playlists for each episode!
“Work Your Faith”Tanya Dallas-Lewiswww.tdlmusicnews.comStellar-, Dove- and Rhythm of Gospel-nominated Tanya Dallas-Lewis takes a traditional turn on “Work Your Faith.” The song declares that the believer must first believe if God is going to make a way. “You show up and He’ll show out,” she shouts, and employs a basket full of [...]
Rev. Thomas L. Walker & Totally CommittedKeep Me In Your WillEternal Gold Records (2009)www.cdbaby.com/Artist/THOMASLWALKERTOTALLYCOMMITTEDBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFrom their name alone, Rev. Thomas L. Walker & Totally Committed sounds like what I call an “&” group: a leader-small choir ensemble that specializes in P&W and contemporary gospel.In [...]
“I’m Still Here”Carl BristerAgape Musicworks (2013)www.carlbrister.comThe single from Carl Brister’s forthcoming CD is a testament to endurance despite going “through hell and back.” His tough testimony of molestation as a youth is presented with a forgiving urban AC vibe, a rap assist from Steve “Chef” Walker, and an earworm of [...]
Deacon Dennis Cole passed along this information regarding Father Hayes' homegoing services: A Weekend Farewell to Dr. Charles G. Hayes Friday February 21, 2014 Sweet Holy Spirit Church 8621 S. South Chicago Ave - Chicago, IL Bishop Larry D. Trotter – Host Pastor Deacon Dennis Cole and Elder DeAndre Patterson, [...]
Dr. Charles G. Hayes (left) with Allen CatheyI am very saddened to report that Dr. Charles G. Hayes, known fondly as "Father Hayes," has passed away.More information about his homegoing services will be forthcoming as it is made available.A native Alabaman, Dr. Hayes came to Chicago in the late 1950s [...]
Various ArtistsBlack Gospel Rarities Vol. 4www.crystalballrecords.com (US) or www.bim-bam.com (UK)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIn December, music historian, researcher, and dedicated crate digger Galen Gart released the fourth volume in his Black Gospel Rarities CD series. Like its predecessors, Vol. 4 is a mixed assortment of sides plucked from minty gospel 45s and [...]
