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NicoisUn-di-'ni-a-belNicois Music (2012)www.nicoismusic.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.“God told me that my ministry is to the nations.  Because of that, my music contains some gospel, some CCM, and some urban.  My music has an international flair.” – Nicois The Virginia-born Nicois Harris, who goes by her first name [...]

“Grace of God”Gary SamuelsFrom the Versatile Entertainment EP Grace of God (2012)“Grace of God” finds Gary Samuels, a five-octave vocalist from Harlem, in a tussle with Satan. The devil is greedy, too: he wants the singer’s life and his soul. A companion video depicts the tussle as a married junior [...]

Various ArtistsTexas Gospel Vols. 8 & 9: Pay Day 1955-1960Acronym Music CD 1011 (2012)www.pewburner.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.With Pay Day 1955-1960, gospel scholar Opal Louis Nations continues to mine the Houston-based Duke/Peacock vaults for Golden Era goodies.This latest two-CD set focuses on the latter half of the [...]

Javon InmanHeart of a WorshiperLiberty Music, LLC (2011)www.javoninman.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Born in Canton, Ohio, singer-songwriter Javon Inman credits his tenure with the Young Adult Choir and Praise Team of Refreshing Spring COGIC in the DC/Maryland area (Myrna Summers and the Refreshingettes are alumnae) for helping him [...]

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“Alright”Lowell PyeFrom the forthcoming CD Transformed (release slated for Summer 2012)“Alright” is a robust performance from robust-voiced gospel singer Lowell Pye. Pounding drums and clapping hands hammer out the rhythm of a Motown-esque performance that reminds listeners the Lord never reneges on His promises.  Especially when the world seems to be [...]

Jason NelsonShifting the AtmosphereVerity Gospel Music Group (2012)www.verityrecords.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Recorded live in Baltimore and released today (May 22), Shifting the Atmosphere is the major label debut of Jason Nelson, Pastor of Greater Bethlehem Temple and brother of the equally-talented Jonathan Nelson.At the outset of the [...]

"Most of All"forever JONESFrom the EMI Gospel CD Musical Revival (2012)www.emigospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.While not an official single at the moment, forever JONES' "Most of All" is one of the most enjoyable songs I've heard in any category of music thus far this year.  Its power [...]

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.A discussion with Winifred A. Robinson, Founder and CEO of GospelTix.com.After nearly 20 years in marketing and advertising, Winifred Robinson traded Corporate America for entrepreneurship.  She organized GospelTix.com in Washington, DC in 2010.  TBGB caught up with her recently to talk about her [...]

Since Donna Summer, the "Queen of Disco," passed away last week, several people have asked me about her sacred music roots.  Below is a Huffington Post article on her Christian music connection. Donna Summer - Gospel MusicHere's a video of Donna testifying and singing "Riding Through the Storm":