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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.

Buford – Get Ready

2014-07-21T21:55:07-05:00September 14th, 2010|

BufordGet ReadyDB Productions 2010www.cdbaby.com/cd/BufordGuitar is the featured instrument on East St. Louis, Illinois native Buford Noris’ debut CD, the inspirational smooth jazz flavored Get Ready. Buford, who now lives and works in Houston, credits his deft touch on electric and acoustic guitars to his influences, which include George Benson, Jimi [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 13, 2010

2014-07-21T21:55:07-05:00September 13th, 2010|

“My Everything”Cheneta JonesAvailable on iTunes starting September 14, 2010http://www.realtalentmg.com/Cheneta Jones and songwriter Percy Bady are a winning combination on "My Everything." Jones’ crystal-clear voice and gospel embellishments are ideal for this steady rolling, feel-good hymn of unbridled praise and worship. Jones makes singing sound effortless, and Bady makes songwriting seem [...]

Shekinah Glory Ministry – Refreshed By Fire

2014-07-21T21:55:07-05:00September 13th, 2010|

Shekinah Glory MinistryRefreshed By FireKingdom Records (release date: September 14, 2010)http://www.kingdomrecordsinc.com/Apostle H.D. Wilson, co-producers and writers Phil Tarver and Michael Weatherspoon, and the multitudinous worship warriors of Shekinah Glory Ministry are back with Refreshed By Fire, their new two-CD experience. I don’t use the word “experience” lightly, because that is what it [...]

Pace Jubilee Singers Inducted into the Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame

2014-07-21T21:55:07-05:00September 12th, 2010|

Rachel E. Sheeley of the Palladium-Item reports on the 2010 induction ceremonies at the Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame this weekend in Richmond, Indiana.  See link below.The three artists recognized with their own medallions on the Walk of Fame were blues woman Alberta Hunter, guitarist Lonnie Johnson and Chicago's own Pace [...]

Y’Anna – The Promise

2014-07-21T21:55:08-05:00September 11th, 2010|

Y’AnnaThe PromiseImago Dei Music Group 2010http://www.yannacrawley.net/“I’m a diamond in the rough,” Y’Anna Crawley asserts on “Stronger,” a track from her debut CD The Promise, released last month on Max Siegel’s new Imago Dei Music Group imprint. The singer, known simply as “Y’Anna” (pron. EE-AH-NAH) demonstrated that statement when she took [...]

Another Sad Note to Report…

2014-07-21T21:55:08-05:00September 11th, 2010|

Joe James, Jr. of the Voices of Clouds told TBGB that Terry Mendheim, radio promoter with Cross Light Group, lost his mother this week.  We extend our deepest and most sincere condolences to Terry and his family during this difficult time, and know that our readers will do the same.

Bishop Leonard Scott Presents My Worship Experience

2014-07-21T21:55:08-05:00September 11th, 2010|

Bishop Leonard Scott PresentsMy Worship ExperienceTyscot Records 2010 (release date: September 14, 2010)http://www.tyscot.com/On several occasions, TBGB has referred to gospel CDs as “worship services in a jewel case.”Well, Bishop Leonard Scott Presents My Worship Experience is literally that.Recorded live at the Madame Walker Theatre in Indianapolis during the 2009 Harmony Conference, [...]

LaNell – Work It Out

2014-07-21T21:55:08-05:00September 10th, 2010|

LaNellWork It OutZhana Records 2010http://www.zhanarecords.com/LaNell has a new man in her life. In fact, she sings, he’s the “best man in town.”And when she calls the one who did her wrong “a no good devil,” she’s not speaking metaphorically. Jesus is her man, and Satan, the no good devil, is out.This [...]

William McDowell: “I’m Just the Vessel”

2014-07-21T21:55:09-05:00September 8th, 2010|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, William McDowell attended the Queen City’s storied Southern Baptist Church. There, the minister of music made an indelible imprint on the pre-teen's life.“When I was there, [Southern Baptist Church] had a college student as its minister of music,” McDowell recalled during an [...]

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