Terry DavisA Songwriter’s DreamPraise Place Music (2007)www.cdbaby.com/cd/davisterry2By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogGospel Music Workshop of America stalwart Terry Davis had a dream “to see God take my music all over the world.” His debut disc, A Songwriter’s Dream, is the dream come true.The eleven track project features songs [...]
Montague Spencer reported that Al Dent, original guitarist for the late Rev. Howard "Slim" Hunt and the Supreme Angels, has passed away. Affectionately known as the "Wingman," Dent performed on many of the Supreme Angels' recordings, including "Bye and Bye" (Nashboro).
“Believe”Andre ByrdFrom The Leak EP Mixwww.andrebyrdmusic.comUsing for his backdrop a chilly alt-rock canvas straight outta Coldplay, Andre Byrd crafts “Believe,” a song about a secret with consequences that lead the protagonist to consider a tragic ending. But as Byrd rekindles the fire of belief within, he discovers that “nothing can [...]
For 40+ years, the Rance Allen Group has crossed many boundaries, influenced countless artists and made musical history with their lives and music.In celebration of their life and career, Tyscot Music & Entertainment presents Amazing Grace, an audio and visual collection that showcases their music from the past 4 decades. This project features brand [...]
Shekinah Glory MinistrySurrenderKingdom Records (2012)www.kingdomrecordsinc.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Although Shekinah Glory Ministry’s 2010 Refreshed By Fire debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart, there were some who felt the two-disc set did not produce a new batch of infectious praise anthems for which the Chicago-based [...]
“Beyond the Veil”Bishop L. Spenser Smith PresentsThe Impact Nation ChoirFrom the CD The IN Timeswww.theimpactnation.orgAlthough “Beyond the Veil” is not a radio single, and may not even be under consideration to be a single, it is chart-worthy, nonetheless.Popular COGIC vocalist Chrystal Rucker leads Bishop L. Spenser Smith's Impact Nation Choir [...]
Sherree BrownSoul Thirsty (2012)http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sherreebrown1By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Formerly known as Sherree Ford-Payne, singer-songwriter Sherree Brown is a Chicago native with more than twenty years in the music industry. She has supported a list of well-known artists as long as your arm, from Christina Aguilera to Israel Houghton [...]
“In His Will”Herbert D. Woods From Ghetto Gospel – Taking It to the Streets (2012)www.rkdmusic.comHoly Boy's 2009 Out of Time was an excellent album. Herbert D. Woods, the artist formerly known as Holy Boy, is back, and he gives his new single, “In His Will” a funky, soulful Al Green ‘70s feel. God gave [...]
The Gay FamilyGod Will Take Care of YouGospel Friend Records (available October 1, 2012)www.gospelfriend.comwww.cityhallrecords.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Ask someone to name a female gospel group from Chicago,and he or she is likely to answer, “the Caravans.” And that makes sense, as the Caravans were one of the [...]
Darryl HenryRelationshipsRhema Records, Inc.www.DarrylHenry.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Sacred love songs are the rage these days. Fred Hammond’s recent two-disc Love, God & Romance put it all in perspective. Kevin Levar’s wedding-day ballad, “We’re Just Getting Started,” was made into a single. The most popular essay on TBGB is [...]
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