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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.

“The Promise” – Kergyma Community Choir

2014-07-21T21:49:25-05:00October 11th, 2013|

Add caption“The Promise”Kergyma Community ChoirFrom the album Kergyma: The Proclamationwww.kergyma.orgHitting a traditional chord in the opening measure and transitioning into a contemporary groove, “The Promise” features Pastor J.T. Morgan, a marvelous male lead, whose melismatic chops sound straight out of Detroit.Founded in 2001 by Gwendolyn Busch and Arnold Johnson, the [...]

The Jones Family Singers – The Spirit Speaks

2015-09-02T15:50:58-05:00October 10th, 2013|

The Jones Family Singers The Spirit Speaks Arts + Labor (2013) www.thejonesfamilysingers.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Gospel music is blessed with family groups whose lifetime of singing together in the living room, in churches, auditoriums, and festivals are evident in their tight harmonies and seamless musicianship. But [...]

2014 Rhythm of Gospel Awards Nominees Announced

2014-07-21T21:49:25-05:00October 9th, 2013|

Dr. Mark Rogers, CEO of the Rhythm of Gospel Awards, is joined by COO Sir Earnest Dear and gospel artist Maurice Griffin to announce the 2014 Rhythm of Gospel Award nominees.  See the full list here:  2014 Rhythm of Gospel Awards Nominees. Congratulations to the nominees (TBGB was a nominee [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: October 7, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 7th, 2013|

“Be Grateful”Jennifer Hudson feat. Forest Whitaker and Jacob LatimoreFrom the Motion Picture Black Nativitywww.rcainspiration.comI have hoped for another Jennifer Hudson gospel track since “Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There” made minced meat of everything else on her debut solo album.  “Be Grateful” has a distinctive Hawkins feel, as the [...]

Hostyle Gospel – Desperation

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 6th, 2013|

Hostyle GospelDesperation (released August 13, 2013)www.hostylegospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogEmerging from a Central Illinois-based group called The Elite M.O.C. (Men Of Christ), Hostyle Gospel clarifies that its hostility is only a style of delivery.  Indeed, on its third album, Desperation, the Christian hip hop ensemble employs militant metaphors [...]

Sky Jasper – Something Amazing

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 4th, 2013|

Sky JasperSomething Amazing (released July 7, 2013)www.skyjasper.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogSomething amazing, indeed.  The title of Sky Jasper’s debut album says it all.  Something Amazing is an extraordinary introduction to a fine singer-songwriter whose music is best described as gospel-tinged, electro-charged Christian pop.Originally from Oklahoma but now [...]

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