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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: January 14, 2013

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 15th, 2013|

“You”Benae’CE Records (2012)www.benae.orgAntenetta Benae’ Clark—known as Benae’—draws on current pop music for her single, “You.”  Written by Pierre Watkins, “You” is a song of praise and thanksgiving buoyed by bubbly beats, a feel good melody, and a wordless, sing-along hook.  If ever a song sounded happy just to be alive, [...]

Gospel Memories – January 12, 2012

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 13th, 2013|

Enjoy this episode of Gospel Memories - a one-hour special on the life and music of Inez Andrews, the High Priestess of Gospel, who went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2012.Special guests are gospel music historian and author Anthony Heilbut, and original Caravan, Nellie Grace Daniels [...]

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir to Sing at Obama Inauguration

2014-07-21T21:51:49-05:00January 13th, 2013|

The legendary Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, conducted by its founder, Carol Cymbala, will perform at President Barack Obama's inaugural swearing-in ceremony January 21st, alongside Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, and James Taylor.The six-time Grammy Award winning, gold-selling 300 strong choir will perform a new rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and also [...]

Another Passing: Rev. Charles McLean.

2014-07-21T21:51:50-05:00January 7th, 2013|

Rev. Joe Williams and Suzette from Philadelphia passed along this note from the American Gospel Quartet Convention Media Staff:Rev. George W. & Dr. Jacqueline W. Stewart, along with the American Gospel Quartet Convention, are saddened by the passing of Legendary Gospel Keynotes and 2001 AGQC Hall of Fame Rev. Charles [...]

Help The Barrett Sisters Release their Documentary Film

2014-07-21T21:51:50-05:00January 5th, 2013|

The Barrett Sisters need your help to fund the long-awaited movie documentary on their lives and careers -- a dream come true for them.Despite their accomplishments, the sisters have one dream remaining: the release of The Sweet Sisters of Zion: Delois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters, the long-anticipated documentary film chronicling their [...]

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