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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.

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 [...]

Kersten Stevens – Inspire Me

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00July 27th, 2013|

Kersten StevensInspire Me (release date: July 30, 2013)www.kerstenstevens.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIf, as Harold Rayford says, gospel and jazz are first cousins, Kersten Stevens’ new album, Inspire Me, is a family reunion.Queen of the sacred violin, Stevens blends jazz and gospel with grace and skill, surrounding herself [...]

Various Artists – Christian Gospel Work Out

2014-07-21T21:49:44-05:00July 26th, 2013|

Various ArtistsChristian Gospel Work OutAceBeat Music (2013)www.acebeatmusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogWith more than forty titles on the market, AceBeat Music of Piscataway, New Jersey has carved a niche for itself in providing faith-based soundtracks to fitness workouts.  One of its latest compilations is Christian Gospel Work Out, [...]

Tracy Randall – Troubled Times

2014-07-21T21:49:45-05:00July 25th, 2013|

Tracy RandallTroubled TimesLavish Records/Tate Music Group (2012)www.iamtracyrandall.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogSinger-songwriter Tracy Randall is a “gangsta fo’ Jesus.”On “Gangsta Fo’ Jesus,” from his sophomore CD Troubled Times, Randall tells the listener he represents Jesus because His love and care demand respect and undying service.  Baby Stone raps [...]

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