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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.

Worthy – A’Donna B. Williams

2014-07-21T21:57:39-05:00September 18th, 2009|

A’Donna Bowen-WilliamsWorthyWilliams Music 2008www.adonnabwilliams.comWorthy is an apt title for A’Donna B. Williams’ debut solo project, because it is a showcase worthy of her estimable talents. The live performance recorded for the CD took place on June 21, 2008 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, A’Donna’s home state; she [...]

Delores “Sugar” Poindexter Dies in Indianapolis; Homegoing Arrangements

2014-07-21T21:57:39-05:00September 16th, 2009|

TBGB expresses its condolences to the family, friends and other loved ones of Delores "Sugar" Poindexter of Indianapolis, Indiana, who left this earth to receive her reward on September 15, 2009 around 2:35 p.m."Sugar" Poindexter was a dedicated member of the Gospel Announcers Guild of the Gospel Music Workshop of [...]

Keep Stepping – Perry Parker & the Gospel Jubilaires

2014-07-21T21:57:43-05:00September 16th, 2009|

Perry Parker & the Gospel JubilairesKeep SteppingP&D Starlight Productions (release date: November 14, 2009)Once veteran quartet singer Perry “Big Country” Parker organized the Gospel Jubilaires in Fayetteville, NC in 2007, he didn’t waste any time getting his group prime visibility. In the past two years, the quartet has toured beyond [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 14, 2009

2014-07-21T21:57:44-05:00September 15th, 2009|

“Hold On (Change is Coming)”James Grear & CompanyFrom the CD Don’t Waste Another DayHabakkuk Music/Universal Music Christian Groupwww.habakkukmusic.comOn its latest CD, Don’t Waste Another Day, James Grear & Company from the Twin Cities performs an excellent cover of the 1997 Sounds of Blackness hit, “Hold On (Change is Coming).Twelve years [...]

Committed 4 Christ – Committed 4 Christ

2014-07-21T21:57:44-05:00September 14th, 2009|

Committed 4 ChristCommitted 4 ChristMaurla Publishing, Inc., 2009www.cdbaby.com (available in late September '09)During the introduction of “Jesus, You’re the Best” on Committed 4 Christ’s self-titled debut CD/DVD combo, Pastor Randolph M. Thomas II tells the audience that saints don’t have to stop dancing just because they are saved: “you just [...]

BeBe and CeCe Winans – “Grace”

2014-07-21T21:57:44-05:00September 13th, 2009|

You've heard "Close to You." Now you can listen to a "leaked" (wink wink) copy of BeBe and CeCe Winans' "Grace." It's from the duo's much anticipated album Still, their first release together in fifteen years. It will be available October 6, 2009 from Malaco/B & C Records.

“Dance – The CampShake” – Jules “Juda” and the JudaCamp

2014-07-21T21:57:44-05:00September 13th, 2009|

“Dance – The CampShake”Jules “Juda” and the JudaCamp (JudaMuzik 2009)www.myspace.com/judacamp“Now that I got these shackles off, I’m gonna dance.”And dance they do. I dare you not to follow suit when listening to JudaCamp’s latest single, “Dance - The CampShake.” From its quick-tempo, ragtime-like beat to the ad lib call-and-response to [...]

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