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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.

Vashawn Mitchell – My Songbook (CD/DVD)

2014-07-21T21:54:16-05:00March 15th, 2011|

Vashawn MitchellMy SongbookTyscot Records (2011)http://www.tyscot.com/Following in the wake of triple-threat Vashawn Mitchell’s GRAMMY nominations and critically-acclaimed CD Triumphant (EMI Gospel), Tyscot Records mined its catalog to present the Chicagoan’s best early recordings and performances as a CD/DVD combination called My Songbook. The two-disc set hits stores today.The selections on My [...]

Last Original Member of the Zion Harmonizers Dead at 86

2014-07-21T21:54:16-05:00March 15th, 2011|

Dominic Massa of New Orleans' WWL TV reported that Sherman Washington, the last original member of the Zion Harmonizers quartet, passed away Monday, March 14.  He was 86.Washington was also the Gospel Tent coordinator for the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.  He will be sorely missed but surely feted in that grand New [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: March 14, 2011

2014-07-21T21:54:16-05:00March 14th, 2011|

“I Smile”Kirk FranklinFrom the forthcoming Verity Gospel Music Group CD Hello Fear (available March 22, 2011)http://www.verityrecords.com/On his latest hit single, “I Smile,” Kirk Franklin smiles in the face of “recession, depression and unemployment” because it’s not the storm but your response to the storm that makes all the difference. Plus, [...]

“You Are Jehovah” – Judy Jacobs

2014-07-21T21:54:16-05:00March 14th, 2011|

“You Are Jehovah”Judy JacobsFrom the CD I Feel a Change (2011)http://www.judyjacobs.com/Judy Jacobs flexes her muscular preaching voice to power “You Are Jehovah,” a praise song that benefits from strong musicianship and tom-busting percussion. The uncomplicated call-and-response between Jacobs and the ensemble builds in intensity to the last note. They don’t [...]

The Mission Field – Blessid Union of Souls

2014-07-21T21:54:16-05:00March 13th, 2011|

Blessid Union of SoulsThe Mission FieldSalvation Road Records (2011)www.blessidunionofsouls.netReviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Like the sonically similar Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20 and Foo Fighters, Blessid Union of Souls was a top 40 radio staple during the 1990s. The buoyant, feel-good sound of Eliot Sloan fueled such [...]

“It’s Done” – Anita Wilson

2014-07-21T21:54:16-05:00March 11th, 2011|

“It’s Done”Anita WilsonMelody Green Music Group (2011)www.nimbitmusic.com/anitawilsonAs a worship leader at Chicago’s historic Fellowship M.B. Church and a member of Donald Lawrence & Co. – she led “Happy Being Me” on The Law of Confession, Part I – Anita Wilson has a strong gospel music resume.On her solo single, “It’s [...]

“Secret Place” – Jai Reed feat. Bishop Lester Love

2014-07-21T21:54:17-05:00March 8th, 2011|

“Secret Place”Jai Reed feat. Bishop Lester LoveFrom the TLR Entertainment CD Jai Reed (2010)http://www.tlrentertainment.com/Jai Reed and Bishop Lester Love duet on a heartwarming praise ballad, based on Psalm 91, about finding the place, even in the midst of crowds, where “ain’t nobody there but me and you.” It’s where God’s [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: March 7, 2011

2014-07-21T21:54:20-05:00March 7th, 2011|

“Free”REvivedhttp://www.revivedonline.com/Positive vibes are coming out of Toronto, Canada via REvived – biological sisters Veronica and Carleen Bloomfield – who undoubtedly draw comparisons to Trin-i-tee 5:7 and SWV for their urban neo-soul sound and tuneful songs. “Free,” the single from REvived's 2009 self-titled CD, is a liberation anthem, a call to “take [...]

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