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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.

“Soldier of Love (freestyle)” – JunSix

2014-07-21T21:56:22-05:00May 18th, 2010|

“Soldier of Love” (freestyle)JunSixFrom The Braindrain Mixtape (anticipated release date: May 2010)www.junsixmusic.comOn his new single, “Soldier of Love,” Christian rapper JunSix (“Same Sa-Song”) tells the truth: there “ain’t enough soldiers of love…but many soldiers of hate.” With all the devilishness in the world, he’s “waiting for love to come and [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: May 17, 2010

2014-07-21T21:56:22-05:00May 17th, 2010|

"Searched All Over/Nobody Greater"VaShawn MitchellFrom the forthcoming EMI Gospel album Triumphant (available August 10, 2010)www.emigospel.comAt a live recording session in the Atlanta area last August, the multi-talented VaShawn Mitchell laid down the tracks for his forthcoming album, Triumphant. The current single from the album is "Searched All Over/Nobody Greater."VaShawn is [...]

Edwin Hawkins Fellowships with the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild

2014-07-21T21:56:22-05:00May 16th, 2010|

Living legend Dr. Edwin Hawkins (right) was the guest of honor in Chicago this afternoon at a special pre-celebration of the 40th anniversary of his breakout gospel recording, "Oh Happy Day."President Dennis Cole and the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild, along with the Edwin Hawkins & Walter Hawkins Music and [...]

It’s Getting Late in the Evening – The Miller Singers

2014-07-21T21:56:23-05:00May 16th, 2010|

The Miller SingersIt's Getting Late in the EveningSharp Records 2010www.sharprecordsusa.comThe Miller Singers is a family group from Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in down-home, traditional gospel music. Their sound is raw but genuine, recalling the bass-driven soul gospel that was particularly popular in the 1970s.It's Getting Late in the Evening, the [...]

“Closer” – Donna McAfee

2014-07-21T21:56:23-05:00May 11th, 2010|

“Closer”Donna McAfeewww.cdbaby.com/Artist/DonnaMcAfeeLos Angeles-based Donna McAfee released her contemporary gospel debut CD So Blessed some years ago, garnering praise from Billboard. Since then, she has been a willing worker behind the scenes, producing award-winning commercial jingles and successful programs such as the gospel hip hop show, "West Coast Praze."Donna has now [...]

Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir Forming; Seeks Members, Musicians

2014-07-21T21:56:23-05:00May 10th, 2010|

From a press release:(Brooklyn, NY – May 10, 2010) Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and City Council Member Letitia James will announce the formation of the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, co-founded by Francisco (Frank) A. Haye, Jr., at Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street (between Court and Adam Streets), Brooklyn, New York [...]

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