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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.

“Take Me Away” – Kezaiyah

2014-07-21T21:50:10-05:00May 8th, 2013|

“Take Me Away”Kezaiyah (2013)http://www.cdbaby.com/m/cd/kezaiyahMaryland’s Kezaiyah (pron. kez-eye-ah) is parlaying her experience as a praise and worship leader at Jesus House, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, in Silver Springs, into a solo career. Her pleasant and tuneful debut single, “Take Me Away,” reminds listeners that when life pushes them to the brink, God [...]

Conrad Miller – Keep Pressing

2016-01-15T23:08:46-06:00May 7th, 2013|

Conrad Miller Keep Pressing Millcon Music (2013) www.conradmillermusic.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Doylestown, Pennsylvania singer, songwriter, and musician Conrad Miller has returned to the sacred solo spotlight with his sophomore release, Keep Pressing. Miller is a balladeer with a polished and pleasant baritone who sounds like [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: May 6, 2013

2014-07-21T21:50:17-05:00May 6th, 2013|

“A Little More Jesus”Erica CampbellMyBlock Records/eOne Entertainment (2013)Erica Campbell, one-half of the sister duo Mary Mary, has stepped out on her own with a solo single, “A Little More Jesus.”  With a rhythmic swagger not unlike Mary Mary’s “Sunday Morning,” "A Little More Jesus" is a full-speed-ahead neo-traditional piece with [...]

Robert Randolph Presents the Slide Brothers

2014-07-21T21:50:17-05:00May 6th, 2013|

Robert Randolph PresentsThe Slide BrothersDare Records/Concord Music Group (2013)www.slidebrothers.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogSacred steel guitar, like its cousin, the electric guitar, and the Hammond B3 organ, can mimic the human voice in all of its emotions, but most especially the extreme highs and lows.  Since agony and [...]

Died: Rev. Arthur T. Jones, Co-Founder of Florida Mass Choir

2014-07-21T21:50:18-05:00May 5th, 2013|

Jordan Phillips reported to TBGB that Rev. Arthur T. Jones, co-founder of the Florida Mass Choir, died yesterday.  TBGB extends its condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Jones, and to the Florida Mass Choir community. WLUW Chicago's Gospel Memories will feature a special tribute to Rev. Jones on its [...]

“Your Love” – Angie Hall

2014-07-21T21:50:19-05:00May 3rd, 2013|

"Your Love"Angie Hall feat. Vicki FarrieFrom the CD Beyond Expectations...www.angiehallmusic.comAngie Hall and Vicki Farrie celebrate what they dub the "perfect love" on this pop-flavored, tuneful love ballad to the Most High. Listening to the catchy chorus, the ladies' warmly passionate vocal delivery, and dog whistle high notes made me realize [...]

Marica Chisolm – Simply Worship

2014-07-21T21:50:19-05:00May 1st, 2013|

Marica ChisolmSimply WorshipDS2 Music Group (2013)www.maricachisolm.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Recorded live in July 2011 at Greater Victory Christian Center in Atlanta, Marica Chisolm’s Simply Worship is a textbook P&W album.The live and clearly audible audience, the compulsory celebratory opening selections, the dynamic ebbs and flows of the [...]

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