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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.

“I Won’t Give Up” – Percy Bady feat. Canton Jones

2014-07-21T21:50:30-05:00April 11th, 2013|

“I Won’t Give Up”Percy Bady feat. Canton JonesFrom the forthcoming Maranatha!Music CD Kingdom Inspirationswww.maranathamusic.comTo easy-rolling electronica and an insistent beat, Percy Bady sings about coming too far to turn around, and that he will make it by holding to God’s unchanging hand.  It’s his testimony: it took the singer-producer four years [...]

Reverend Floyd Flake Presents The Worship Experience

2014-07-21T21:50:30-05:00April 9th, 2013|

Reverend Floyd Flake Presents The Worship ExperienceRCA Inspiration (2013)www.rcainspiration.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogReleased to stores March 19, 2013, Reverend Floyd Flake Presents The Worship Experience represents truth in advertising.  It is what it purports to be: a live worship service at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral, where Reverend [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: April 8, 2013

2014-07-21T21:50:31-05:00April 8th, 2013|

“I’m Free”Nancey Jackson JohnsonCamdon Music 2013www.camdonmusic.comMany gospel artists have taken their performance to a higher level of gospel-ality by adding the irrepressible energy and traditional chops of Minister Nancey Jackson Johnson. The singer celebrates her freedom from oppression, depression, affliction, and other “ions” on “I’m Free,” the new single from her [...]

“You Just Don’t Know…” – Benjamin Cone III & Worship

2014-07-21T21:50:31-05:00April 7th, 2013|

“You Just Don’t Know…”Benjamin Cone III & WorshipFrom the Muscle Shoals Sound Gospel CDWhen Praise Meets Worship (2013)www.malaco.comRiffing on the adage “you don’t know my story,” Benjamin Cone III and Pastor Derrick Traylor report that they have “been through hell and high water,” so when you hear them praising, you [...]

Anointed By God

2014-07-21T21:50:31-05:00April 5th, 2013|

Anointed By GodSelf-TitledOne Voice Media (2012)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogHailing from West Memphis, Arkansas, across the river from the Bluff City, Anointed By God (ABG) is a group of young adults whose energy and spirit earned them a Stellar Award in 2013 for Children’s Project of the [...]

Kirk Franklin to Rebrand House of Blues Gospel Brunch

2014-07-21T21:50:31-05:00April 4th, 2013|

Stomp!  Crunch!Steve Jones of USA Today reports that Kirk Franklin is giving the storied House of Blues Gospel Brunch a face lift in celebration of its 20th anniversary.  In the article, Franklin says he is endeavoring to retain the brunch's traditional flavor while introducing patrons to the newer styles of [...]

Franklin is Musical Co-Host for Season Two of American Bible Challenge

2016-08-08T01:05:29-05:00April 3rd, 2013|

  Sponsored entry:   Nine time GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum-selling musician and producer Kirk Franklin—known for his unique style of gospel music that blends contemporary sounds, flawless harmonies and inspiring lyrics—has joined THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE as musical co-host for the second season of the network’s highly rated original one-hour [...]

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