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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.

“Thank You for Being There” – Eddie James & Phoenix Mass Choir

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00October 1st, 2013|

“Thank You for Being There”Eddie James & Phoenix Mass ChoirMalaco Records/Eddie James Ministries (2013)www.malaco.com“Thank You for Being There” is a heartwarming ballad of gratitude that could be directed to a mother, father, grandparent, spouse, friend, or the Most High for their steadfast support in good times and bad.  It’s a [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 30, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00September 30th, 2013|

“Alright”Voncile BelcherGlory Bound Records (2013)www.ladyvoncile.comThis up-tempo hand-clapper from Lady Voncile Belcher offers words of encouragement and support on days when assurance is most needed.  To a hard-charging rhythm with all of the standard traditional musical accoutrements, Lady Voncile and her BGVs make sure you know that “God will work it out [...]

Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume VI

2014-07-21T21:49:27-05:00September 29th, 2013|

Kerry Douglas PresentsGospel Mix Volume VIWorldwide Music, Inc. (2013)www.mrkerrydouglas.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel Mix Volume VI could well be titled Kerry Douglas’s Greatest Hits because that is what it is: a compilation of the best songs released through Douglas's Worldwide Music, Inc. in the past several years.Created [...]

Earnest Pugh – The W.I.N. (Worship In Nassau) Experience

2014-07-21T21:49:28-05:00September 26th, 2013|

Earnest PughThe W.I.N. (Worship In Nassau) ExperienceP-Mann Music (release date: September 17, 2013)www.earnestpugh.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogRecorded live in Nassau’s Grand Hotel as part of the Radio One "One Love Getaway to the Bahamas" this past May, The W.I.N. Experience commemorates gospel crooner Earnest Pugh's 20 years [...]

Gospel’s Cobbs, Tribbett Soul Train Award Nominees

2014-07-21T21:49:28-05:00September 24th, 2013|

(Nashville, TN - September 23, 2013) - Motown Gospel receives two Soul Train nominations for Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance for recording artists Tasha Cobbs and Tye Tribbett. Cobbs is nominated for her #1 hit anthem, "Break Every Chain" from her Top 5 Billboard album, Grace. Tribbett is nominated for his hit single, "If He Did [...]

Rev. Maceo Woods 2013 Gospel Supreme is Supreme Indeed

2014-07-21T21:49:28-05:00September 24th, 2013|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogWhere else but at Pastor Maceo Woods' Gospel Supreme can you hear the Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, the First Church of Deliverance Radio and Television Choir, the Wooten Choral Ensemble, Minister Tim White, the Carson Sisters, Pastor DeAndre Patterson, and on and on....and then [...]

Israel Houghton and Galley Molina on “I’m In Love with a Church Girl”

2016-07-24T19:49:47-05:00September 23rd, 2013|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog While in Chicago as part of a multi-city tour to promote their film, I’m In Love with a Church Girl, filmmaker Galley Molina and Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Israel Houghton talked with TBGB about, among other things, the use of gospel music [...]

Ashmont Hill – The Maze

2014-07-21T21:49:31-05:00September 22nd, 2013|

Ashmont HillThe MazeAxiom Recordshttp://www.facebook.com/AshmontHillMusic‎By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Straight out of Boston’s Jubilee Christian Church, the family ensemble known as Ashmont Hill describes itself as a “diverse group that knows no musical boundaries.”  This mission is certainly made manifest on the group’s third album, The Maze, released on [...]

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