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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.

Henry J2 – Fill Me

2014-07-21T21:56:49-05:00December 29th, 2009|

Henry J2Fill MePlatinum New Alpha Records 2009www.myspace.com/henryj2Chicago’s Henry Johnson II, aka Henry J2, is a triple-threat: musician, singer and songwriter. His music falls squarely within the category of urban contemporary with touches of jazz, soul and R&B. Henry J2 reminds me a little of cutting-edge artists Claude Deuce of Detroit [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: December 28, 2009

2014-07-21T21:56:49-05:00December 28th, 2009|

“Oxyclean”GLOFrom the Arrow Records CD It’s Official: Hip Hop Remixed (2009)www.arrow-records.comThis song never fails to put a smile on my face. It’s rapid-fire, positive music for the dance floor with lyrics drawn straight from 21st Century popular culture. Instead of being “washed whiter than snow,” holy hip hop artist GLO [...]

Hear Gospel Christmas Classics!

2014-07-21T21:56:49-05:00December 24th, 2009|

Click on the link below and wax nostalgic with vintage Christmas recordings by gospel and spiritual artists, courtesy of "Gospel Memories." The program is hosted by TBGB's own Bob Marovich.Listen to "Gospel Memories" - Ninth Annual Christmas CaravanAmong the recordings showcased on this year's Christmas Caravan is the first known [...]

James Cockerham – Reflections of the Heart

2014-07-21T21:56:49-05:00December 23rd, 2009|

James CockerhamReflections of the HeartCopro Record Company 2008www.coprorecords.comJames Cockerham is a Berklee College of Music graduate who sings, composes, produces and plays piano. His Reflections of the Heart, a full-length CD released on his own Copro label, distills the musician’s talents into a tranquilly pleasant, well-produced listening experience.The album’s ten [...]

“Seventy-Five Percent of Black Gospel Recordings…Gone…”

2014-07-21T21:56:51-05:00December 21st, 2009|

...but not so fast, says Professor Robert Darden of Baylor University.Under Darden's direction, and thanks to the generosity of many record collectors, the Black Gospel Music Restoration Project (BGMRP) at Baylor University in Waco, Texas is digitizing as many black gospel recordings as possible. The project staff receives the items [...]

JDJ – In Due Season

2014-07-21T21:56:51-05:00December 19th, 2009|

JDJIn Due SeasonJanayra Music Group 2009www.cdbaby.com/cd/jdjtunesBetcha didn’t know there are gospel musicians in Bermuda. In fact, the island that sits approximately 1,100 miles northeast of Miami, Florida fosters a thriving music industry. When it comes to gospel, John Duncan and the husband-and-wife team of Jackie and Darryl Simons are in [...]

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