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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.

Corinthia Cromwell & the Evolution Band – Peace of Mind, Outside the Lines

2014-07-21T21:51:22-05:00February 6th, 2013|

Corinthia Cromwell & the Evolution BandPeace of Mind, Outside the LinesMoCro Productions (2012)www.corinthiacromwell.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.The thematic premise of Peace of Mind, Outside the Lines, by saxophonist-vocalist Corinthia Cromwell & the Evolution Band, is its presentation of separate gospel and jazz sections.  In actuality, the nine-track [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: February 4, 2013

2014-07-21T21:51:22-05:00February 5th, 2013|

“Finish Strong”Jonathan NelsonKarew Records (2012)www.karewrecords.comThe new single from multiple Stellar Award winner and GMA Dove nominated recording artist Jonathan Nelson (Right Now Praise) sings that he will endure to the end, despite all obstacles, because he has faith.  “Finish Strong” benefits from a head-bobbing rhythm, a live audience, and a [...]

Tisa – Awesome

2014-07-21T21:51:22-05:00February 2nd, 2013|

TisaAwesomeNext Level Gospel (2012)www.tisa.usBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAwesome, by Latisia Renee Wood, aka Tisa (pron. tee-sah), is a live album produced by triple threat VaShawn Mitchell, who also contributes two songs to the project, including the title track.  The album offers a stack of devotionals from a [...]

“He Will Make a Way” – John Waldon & Company

2014-07-21T21:51:23-05:00January 30th, 2013|

“He Will Make a Way”John Waldon & Company (2012)www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnwaldonandcompanyJohn Waldon calls the assembly to worship, then moves out of the way as Andrea Baty gives this conventional gospel song a bluesy, old-school vibe with her sassy, soulful squalling."You can talk about me just as much as you please," Baty asserts, [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: January 28, 2013

2014-07-21T21:51:24-05:00January 28th, 2013|

“He Stepped In”Wess Morgan feat. Jason CrabbFrom Under an Open Heaven, Vol. 2www.wessmorgan.com“He Stepped In” likens God’s involvement in a turbulent life to the calming of the skies and seas.  “Lord, please say 'Peace! Be still.'  Let the winds and waves obey,” sings Wess Morgan, with the laidback edginess of Fred Hammond. [...]

“Abide” – Lexi

2014-07-21T21:51:25-05:00January 27th, 2013|

“Abide”LexiMalaco Records (2012)www.malaco.comOn her latest single, "Abide," television and radio personality Lexi Allen offers up a solid helping of shoulder-rocking love-praise bathed in a rich and delicious urban AC groove.  It’s Jesus’s arms where she wants to be, she sings, “so let me stay here in your presence.”Lexi’s previous experience [...]

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