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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.

TBGB Pick of the Week: August 9, 2010

2014-07-21T21:55:30-05:00August 9th, 2010|

“The Corinthian Song”Micah StampleyOriginally from the CD Ransomed Interface Entertainment/Central South Distribution 2009http://www.micahstampley.org/V. Michael McKay’s majestic anthem to the power of God in man is ideally suited for Micah Stampley’s alternatively soothing and explosive tenor voice. Recording this song during a live performance, Stampley moves from psalmist to church leveler [...]

Minister Johnson – What Will My Legacy Be?

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 8th, 2010|

Minister JohnsonWhat Will My Legacy Be? Minister Johnson Catalog, Volume 1Psalms Way Music Ministry Publishing 2009www.theministerjohnsoncatalog.comIn October 2007, Lamont Johnson was sitting in the back row of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Sacramento, California, attending a Kevin Bond music clinic, when he received a life-changing message.  After observing the [...]

“I Believe” – James Fortune, Shawn McLemore & Zacardi Cortez

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 8th, 2010|

“I Believe”James Fortune, Shawn McLemore & Zacardi CortezFrom Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume IV Blacksmoke Music Worldwide 2010www.myspace.com/blacksmokemusicworldwideOn “I Believe,” James Fortune blends his plaintive preacher voice with Shawn McLemore’s soaring tenor (“You Are Holy”) and the explosive vocals of Zacardi Cortez (“The Blood”) to deliver a mighty message [...]

Fred Hammond Family Entertainment Presents…Life in the Word

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 7th, 2010|

Fred Hammond Family Entertainment PresentsLife in the WordfHammond Family Entertainment 2010http://www.fhammondfamilyent.com/Life in the Word is the first project to be released by iconic gospel artist Fred Hammond on his new imprint, fHammond Family Entertainment. The album reflects the label's purpose, which is to foster “out of the box thinking and [...]

“Moving Forward” – feat. Joann Rosario Condrey and Tye Tribbett

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 6th, 2010|

“Moving Forward”Feat. Joann Rosario Condrey & Tye TribbettFrom the Tyscot CD Coco Brother Live Presents Stand 2010http://www.tyscot.com/“Moving Forward” is a track from radio host Corey “Coco Brother” Condrey’s first-ever various artists compilation, Coco Brother Live Presents Stand 2010. The album is one of several vehicles that he and his wife, [...]

“Still Standing” – Rev. Stefanie Minatee & Jubilation

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 5th, 2010|

“Still Standing”Rev. Stefanie Minatee & Jubilationhttp://www.jubilationinc.com/Available on iTunesFresh from their collaboration with Queen Latifah on the title track of EMI’s Grammy Award-winning compilation Oh Happy Day, Rev. Stefanie Minatee & Jubilation have released a new single. It’s a bluesy version of A. Jeffrey LaValley’s “Still Standing,” complete with that old style “rocking chair” [...]

VaShawn Mitchell – Triumphant

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 4th, 2010|

VaShawn MitchellTriumphantEMI Gospel 2010 (available August 10, 2010)http://www.emigospel.com/One could use the title of triple threat VaShawn Mitchell’s latest project as a one-word review:Triumphant.Mitchell is a talented producer, singer and songwriter, but Triumphant takes his artistry to a whole new level. This album is among the best I’ve heard this year. [...]

“Spirit of America” – Cadillac James & Friends

2014-07-21T21:55:31-05:00August 4th, 2010|

"Spirit of America"Cadillac James & FriendsH/F Records 2010www.cdbaby.com/cd/cadillacjames4Despite the fact that the tragic events of September 11, 2001 were nation-changing, few gospel songs have been written about or dedicated to the event.  Gospel Fab lists a couple, and Kirk Franklin wrote "Are You Listening," the song recently recorded by Artists United for Haiti, as a personal response to [...]

Harold Rayford LIVE – I Am the Instrument

2014-07-21T21:55:32-05:00August 3rd, 2010|

Harold Rayford LIVE - I Am the InstrumentTyscot Records 2010www.tyscot.comYou know about singing preachers, but how about a saxophone-honking preacher?The latter would be Pastor Harold Rayford of Madison, Wisconsin. On his first-ever live CD, I Am the Instrument, recorded at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, Rayford conjures up the vibe [...]

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