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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.

“Handwriting on the Wall” – Jay Caldwell and The Gospel Ambassadors

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00August 4th, 2013|

“Handwriting on the Wall”Jay Caldwell and The Gospel AmbassadorsFrom the RTG Records CD Victorywww.gospelambassadors.comTBGB must be in a quartet state of mind this week, because here’s another.  Jay Caldwell and The Gospel Ambassadors’ “Handwriting on the Wall” likens President Barack Obama to a modern-day Daniel who can read the handwriting [...]

Missionary Jubilaires to be Feted in Ocean Grove, NJ Sept. 28

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00August 3rd, 2013|

Vocal harmony collectors and historians par excellence Charlie and Pam Horner are hosting a gospel concert to honor one of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s greatest gospel groups: the Missionary Jubilaires.  The concert is a fundraiser to benefit the Asbury Park Historical Society.Starring:·         Frankie Davis (lead tenor of the world famous Golden Gate [...]

The Wardlaw Brothers – God’s Been There

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00August 2nd, 2013|

The Wardlaw BrothersGod’s Been ThereTWB Records/New Day Christian Distribution (2013)www.twb5.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIf Boyz II Men forsook R&B for gospel, they would sound like the Wardlaw Brothers.This contemporary gospel quintet from Lyons, Georgia blends the finger-popping rhythms of Boyz II Men, the breathy harmonies of Take [...]

Congratulations to the Rhythm Of Gospel Awards 2013 Winners!

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00August 2nd, 2013|

The following received Rhythm of Gospel Awards at the annual celebration, held last week in Jacksonville, Florida.  Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!Rhythm Of Gospel CD Of The YearTrish Standley: RedemptionTraditional CD Of The Year The Tabernacle Of Praise Church Choir: Praise Your Way To The TopContemporary CD Of [...]

“God Belongs In My City” Video

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00July 31st, 2013|

Brooklyn, NY - Youth pastor Daniel Sanabria, a co-founder of the “God Belongs In My City” prayer movement, and other Big Apple youth evangelists have pooled their diverse resources to create a new recording label, In My City Records.The company slogan is: “Sounds that connect people to God and invoke [...]

Gospel’s Wanda Adams a Billboard 40 Under 40 Nominee

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00July 31st, 2013|

Atlanta, GA:   This has been an exciting year for Wanda Adams, Founder and CEO of Marketing Ministry, a marketing firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Along with awards and recognition that include a 2013 Rhythm of Gospel Award for Marketing Group of the Year, Adams received superior recognition from Billboard as a 2013 Billboard 40 Under 40 nominee. Adams [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: July 29, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00July 29th, 2013|

“He Rescued Me”Tim Woodson & the Heirs of HarmonyFrom the Peacock/101 Music Group album Live in Newport News - Millionaire, (release date: Sept. 3, 2013)www.reverbnation.com/timwoodsontheheirsofharmonyFans of hip-slapping, hand-clapping gospel quartet singing will love this live selection from Tim Woodson & the Heirs of Harmony.  When the members “were lost,” Jesus rescued [...]

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