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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 Will Live and Not Die” – Darlene McCoy

2014-07-21T21:53:40-05:00May 6th, 2011|

“I Shall Live and Not Die”Darlene McCoyRKD Music 2011 (single available online May 17, 2011)http://www.rkdmusic.com/Gospel singer-songwriter Darlene McCoy’s new single, “I Shall Live and Not Die,” is evocative of Evanescence with its layers of sound, McCoy’s breathy vocals and a minimalist but insistent piano riff. It’s a lovely, haunting and [...]

Gospel Music at Taste of Chicago 2011

2014-07-21T21:53:40-05:00May 5th, 2011|

As you know, the Gospel Music Festival will be folded into the city's Taste of Chicago event.People have been asking when the Gospel Music day will take place. The Chicago Park District told TBGB it will be Sunday, June 26.  Mark your calendars and come on out!

Bishop J.C. Williams & The Voices of New Life – The Encounter Live

2014-07-21T21:53:41-05:00May 5th, 2011|

Bishop J.C. Williams & The Voices of New LifeThe Encounter LiveLife Sounds Music Publishing 2011http://www.voicesofnewlife.com/The debut recording of Bishop Jeronn C. Williams and The Voices of New Life is a live worship experience aptly titled The Encounter Live. The songs are praise and worship-oriented, with lyrics that welcome the spirit [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: May 2, 2011

2014-07-21T21:53:41-05:00May 2nd, 2011|

“Don’t Walk”Williams SingersFrom the Deznell Music Group CD Experiences (2011)www.cdbaby.com/cd/williamssingersThe Williams Singers of Indianapolis – brothers Darnell, Dezmien, and Dezrale – are among the new wave of quartets that blend traditional (they are related to the late Rev. Leo Daniels) and contemporary gospel with urban R&B to deliver their message. [...]

Michael Boykin & the Mighty Voices – Coming Out of the Storm

2014-07-21T21:53:41-05:00April 30th, 2011|

Michael Boykin & The Mighty VoicesComing Out of the StormVersatile Music Group (2010)www.myspace.com/mightyvoicesBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.After the most destructive weather the U.S. south and southeast have experienced in more than three decades, reviewing a project called Coming Out of the Storm by a quartet from Clinton, [...]

Jay White – Larger Than Life

2014-07-21T21:53:41-05:00April 28th, 2011|

Jay WhiteLarger Than LifeIntercession Music (2010)http://www.jaylwhite.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree, as the saying goes. In the case of singer-songwriter-musician-producer Jay White, that tree grows in Brooklyn and has deep roots in gospel music. White’s father is Bishop Jeffrey L. White, Senior [...]

“Wow” – Teen Pure-N-Heart

2014-07-21T21:53:41-05:00April 27th, 2011|

“Wow”Teen Pure-N-Heart From the CD Teen Pure-N-Heart Live (Due April 2011)http://www.teenpurenheart.com/ Kids. They sure grow up quickly. The indefatigable music minister Alphaeus Anderson has an app for that. It’s called Teen Pure-N-Heart. A brand extension of the 2010 Stellar-nominated Pure-N-Heart children’s choir, Teen Pure-N-Heart is comprised of more than 200 [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: April 25, 2011

2014-07-21T21:53:41-05:00April 26th, 2011|

“Rejoice in the Lord”Keesha RaineyFrom the JSound Records CD Breakthrough (2011)http://www.keesharainey.com/Nashville’s Keesha Rainey is called the "Billie Holiday of gospel" for her voice, not for fateful self-destructive behavior. In fact, on her rhythmic single, “Rejoice in the Lord,” Rainey sings that God saved her “from destruction and gave me peace [...]

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