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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.

DeLeon – “Here in Me” (CD Single)

2014-07-21T21:58:41-05:00October 4th, 2008|

“Here in Me”DeLeonFrom the CD Here in MeDemari Entertainment/Arrow Records 2008www.deleonmusic.comThe Grammy and Stellar-nominated singer, songwriter and actress DeLeon Richards Sheffield is back in the spotlight with a gospel CD titled Here in Me, released on her new Demari Entertainment imprint and distributed by Arrow Records.The title track is an [...]

RIP ‘Godfather of gospel music’ Rev. Eddie Templeton

2014-07-21T21:58:41-05:00October 3rd, 2008|

From the Longview (TX) News-Journal's website, www.news-journal.com:Friends remember Templeton as mentor to area musiciansBy CHRISTINA LANEThe Longview chapter of the Texas Mass Choir has postponed a concert indefinitely as friends and family mourn the death of the chapter president, the Rev. Eddie Templeton."He was a Godly, loving man," said his [...]

Tommy Cotton of the Cotton Brothers on “Gospel Memories” October 5

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00October 3rd, 2008|

Tune to 88.7 WLUW Chicago Sunday morning, October 5, from 3:00 to 7:30 a.m. Central Time for this month’s live broadcast of “Gospel Memories” – the Soundtrack to That Old Time Religion.Not in Chicago? No problem. Go to www.wluw.org, click the Listen Live button, and enjoy “Gospel Memories” from wherever [...]

Dwight & the Sweet Singing Souls – Music Is My Way of Life (Quartet Boyz 2008)

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00October 2nd, 2008|

Music Is My Way of LifeDwight & the Sweet Singing SoulsQuartet Boyz Records 2008Dwight Gordon is a quartet singer and guitarist who in the past three decades has worked with the likes of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Williams Brothers, and with his own group, the Racy Brothers. He [...]

Flashback: Brenda Lowe – Somebody Somewhere Was Praying for Me (Alpha 7 Ministries 2002)

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00October 2nd, 2008|

Brenda LoweSomebody Somewhere was Praying for MeAlpha 7 Ministries 2002www.alpha7ministries.comAfter the recent release of the heartwarming “Somebody Somewhere” by V.O.W. (JDI Records) and our review of the choir’s single and full album, Minister Randall Ogans of the Alpha 7 Ministries label in Fairfield, California contacted TBGB. Had I known about [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 29, 2008

2014-07-21T21:58:43-05:00September 30th, 2008|

"Serve Nobody But You"Nathaniel & NecyFrom Truly Anointed (WOGG Records 2008)http://cdbaby.com/cd/nathanielnecyFrom Denver via Chicago, Minister Nathaniel and Evangelist Lucille “Necy” Drinkard are a singing couple known simply as Nathaniel & Necy. Their single, "Serve Nobody But You" from Truly Anointed, the duo's debut CD on WOGG Records, sounds like it [...]

Jai Reed – Anointed for Purpose (TLR/Fontana)

2014-07-21T21:58:44-05:00September 28th, 2008|

Anointed for PurposeJai ReedTLR/Fontana 2007www.myspace.com/jaireedtheartistIt takes a really gusty artist to start a solo project with an acappella track. It’s the aural equivalent of the dreaded Hollywood close-up, exposing every imperfection.But Jai (Jabial) Reed has nothing to worry about. There are no imperfections on his exceptional album, Anointed for Purpose. [...]

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