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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.

TBGB Pick of the Week: August 19, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:42-05:00August 20th, 2013|

“Believe”ChanelObsidian Records (2013)www.facebook.com/inlovewithchanelChanel (Chanelle) Haynes, formerly one-half of the contemporary gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7, announces her solo career with a sonic explosion of sound called “Believe.”  She knows a man, Chanel sings spicily, who “will change your ways…set you free” and “late in the midnight hour will turn it around.” [...]

Denita Gibbs – Without You

2021-08-24T00:54:19-05:00August 17th, 2013|

Denita Gibbs Without You Audiostate Entertainment 55 (released August 13, 2013) www.audiostate55.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Without You is Denita Gibbs’ sophomore release but her first for Audiostate 55 Entertainment and its muscular distribution.  It is also her first album in nine years but it is [...]

“I Can’t Live Without You” – Tracy Forte

2014-07-21T21:49:43-05:00August 17th, 2013|

“I Can’t Live Without You”Tracy Forte (2013)www.tracyforte.comGospel indie artist Tracy Forte (pron. For-TAY) gives this decent urban contemporary love song to the Most High a shoulder-rolling urban AC groove.  His husky but smooth voice evokes BeBe Winans and Donnie McClurkin.  It's a cool down song with an infectious beat.Representing Charlotte, [...]

Servants of Praise – CLC: Live

2014-07-21T21:49:43-05:00August 15th, 2013|

Servants of PraiseCLC: Live(released online July 30, 2013)www.facebook.com/clc2day By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIt is often said that the most segregated time of the week in Chicago is Sunday morning.  But Jon Jones, Worship and Fine Arts Pastor of Christian Life Center in suburban Tinley Park, Illinois, believes praise [...]

“Reason to Live” – Brooke “Viosocalist” Alford feat. Rashanna Harmon

2014-07-21T21:49:43-05:00August 14th, 2013|

“Reason to Live”Brooke “Viosocalist” AlfordFrom the CD The Viosocalist (released today)www.brookealfordviolin.comBrooke “Viosocalist” Alford’s sweet violin riffs join with Rashanna Harmon’s lovely stream of consciousness vocals on “Reason to Live,” a song of encouragement that promises “there’s still hope for you.”  It is an ideal backdrop for praise dancers and mime [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: August 12, 2013

2014-07-21T21:49:43-05:00August 13th, 2013|

“I Need You” Dileesa Hunter (2013) www.cdbaby.com/cd/dileesahunter1A talented singer and respected vocal teacher, Dileesa Hunter of Atlanta released her new single, “I Need You,” last month.  It’s a finger-popping song of love/praise with catchy contemporary provenance.The magic, however, comes from Hunter’s relaxed, smooth vocals.  At obvious ease with the song’s tempo [...]

Brooke “Viosocalist” Alford: Artist of the Violin

2014-07-21T21:49:43-05:00August 12th, 2013|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogBrooke “Viosocalist” (pronounced VIO as in Violin-SOUL-KA-LIST) Alford, an artist of the violin, releases her second CD, The Viosocalist, tomorrow.  TBGB caught up with her last week to discuss the new release and her musical journey.TBGB: You describe yourself as a “Viosocalist.”  What [...]

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