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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.

Deitrick Haddon’s Blessed & Cursed (2010)

2014-07-21T21:55:41-05:00July 8th, 2010|

Deitrick Haddon’s Blessed & CursedTyscot Films Directed by Joel KapityAvailable exclusively on DVD July 27, 2010www.blessedandcursedthemovie.comDeitrick Haddon's Blessed & Cursed marks the gospel singer's acting debut and Indianapolis-based Tyscot's first foray into the world of theatrical film production.Set and filmed in Detroit, Blessed & Cursed follows the journey of Dwight [...]

Phil Tarver – Place of Worship

2014-07-21T21:55:41-05:00July 8th, 2010|

Phil TarverPlace of WorshipKingdom Records 2010www.kingdomrecordsinc.comThose familiar with Phil Tarver as the successful, hit-making recording artist and praise and worship leader with the award-winning Shekinah Glory Ministry may find it hard to believe that in 1999, the man was homeless. He and his family shuttled back and forth between relatives [...]

“I’ll Praise Him” – Minister James A. Willis & Nu Praze

2014-07-21T21:55:41-05:00July 7th, 2010|

“I’ll Praise Him”Minister James A. Willis & Nu PrazeGospel Warehouse Records 2010www.myspace.com/officialjameswillisnuprazMinister James A. Willis from Oklahoma City wants to praise the Lord so powerfully that it will make the devil hopping mad. And that’s just what the singer-songwriter and his choir, Nu Praze, set out to do on “I’ll [...]

Introducing The Rhythm Road: Opportunities Abroad

2014-07-21T21:55:41-05:00July 6th, 2010|

From a press release:The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad, is presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Cultural Affairs. The Rhythm Road is a unique international touring opportunity for American musicians, designed to foster unparalleled cultural exchange with audiences worldwide. The program expands [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: July 5, 2010

2014-07-21T21:55:41-05:00July 5th, 2010|

“Jesus You Are”April NevelsFrom the forthcoming 7 Places Indie Records CD Krazy Praise (release date: July 2010)www.7-places.comApril Nevels’ “Jesus You Are” is a praise song, but it's not "krazy." This time, April (of the Nevels Sisters) is dramatic, serious and introspective. Nevertheless, she sings the wrapper off this mellow, string-laden [...]

“Jesus is Coming Back” – Eddie Ruth Bradford

2014-07-21T21:55:42-05:00July 4th, 2010|

“Jesus Is Coming Back”Eddie Ruth BradfordFrom the forthcoming CD Jesus Is Coming Back (release date: July 13, 2010)www.eddieruthbradfordmusic.comThe title track from Stellar-nominated singer Eddie Ruth Bradford’s forthcoming CD – her fourth – is a slow, soulful rumination on the Second Coming. In her trademark smoky, world-weary alto, Eddie Ruth delivers [...]

Charles McPhatter – Life Songs

2014-07-21T21:55:42-05:00July 2nd, 2010|

Charles McPhatterLife SongsSelf Released 2009www.charlesmcphatter.comCharles McPhatter, former member of gospel group Devotion and part of Christopher Page’s sanctified-sliding Dream Keepers’ Ensemble, released his sophomore project, Life Songs, late last year. The eleven contemporary gospel tracks on Life Songs are easy like Sunday morning, pleasant and optimistic in both lyric and [...]

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