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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.

“The Promise” – Andrae’ Crouch

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 12th, 2011|

“The Promise”Andrae’ CrouchFrom the Riverphlo Entertainment/Universal Christian Music Group CD The Journey (release date: May 17, 2011)http://www.andraecrouch.com/Andrae’ Crouch, eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning pioneer of contemporary gospel, is back with a new inspirational ballad, “The Promise.” Reminiscent musically of “Through It All” and “My Tribute,” “The Promise” is a reminder, delivered by Crouch in his [...]

Chicago Gospel Fest to be Part of Taste of Chicago

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 11th, 2011|

As part of a cost-cutting measure, the City of Chicago is merging some of its standalone music festivals, including Gospel Fest, into Taste of Chicago....which means Gospel Fest shrinks to one day, down from three at its apex.  I agree with Pastor DeAndre Patterson: it stinks.  Read more here:  Chicago Gospel Fest.NOTE: Chicago Gospel [...]

Dr. Levi R. King Sr. & Gateway Area Bible Fellowship Apostolic Church Restoration Choir – He Is Good!

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 10th, 2011|

Dr. Levi R. King Sr. & Gateway Area Bible Fellowship Apostolic Church Restoration ChoirHe Is Good!El King Music Group (2007)http://www.gatewayareabfac.com/Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On January 14, 2007, amidst “the craziest weather," Gateway Area Bible Fellowship Apostolic Church Restoration Choir recorded He is Good.  It's the church's third CD but [...]

“Rejoice” – Rehoboth

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 8th, 2011|

“Rejoice”RehobothFrom the forthcoming Utrecht Music CD He Is Great (2011)www.reverbnation.com/rehobothThe Baltimore-based Rehoboth is a small choir comprised of singers, songwriters and musicians. The group released its debut single, “Rejoice” on January 11 of this year. “Rejoice” is a bright, optimistic praise song that would suit the opening of a worship [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: February 7, 2011

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 7th, 2011|

“Trust You”Modern Day DavidFresh Entertainment, Inc. 2011http://www.moderndaydavid.com/Modern Day David (Lawrence Williams) brings his club-ready electric beats and infectious pop energy to bear on a song about the tug-of-war between the fear of trying and the importance of trusting in God. Guess what wins in the end?MDD’s sound is rooted in the [...]

Bishop Samuel R. Johnson, Sr. Presents The Sounds of Living Water: Kingdom Keepers

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 6th, 2011|

Bishop Samuel R. Johnson, Sr. PresentsThe Sounds of Living WaterKingdom KeepersNSeason Records/Royalton Records (release date: February 15, 2011)http://www.nseasonrecords.com/Reviewed by Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.It’s been thirty years of toiling in the musical vineyard, from writing and singing R&B (with the Determinations) to moving into the gospel music industry, [...]

Canton Jones on Dominionaire: the Album, the Mindset

2014-07-21T21:54:30-05:00February 5th, 2011|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On February 1, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, vocal arranger and entrepreneur Canton Jones released his latest project, Dominionaire. It’s his first double disc and the first release on his new label, CAJO Records. Jones spent time with TBGB on the project’s release day [...]

“Stand Up” – Chris Jasper

2017-11-05T01:55:21-05:00February 3rd, 2011|

“Stand Up” Chris Jasper From the Gold City Records CD Everything I Do (2010) http://www.goldcitymusic.com/ In 1985, Chris Jasper ("Superbad") of Isley-Jasper-Isley was the lead vocalist on the phenomenal chart-topping “Caravan of Love.” In the 1990s and 2000s, he combined the soul feeling of Isley-Jasper-Isley with inspirational lyrics, and even [...]

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