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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.

“Never Give Up” – Michelle Brooks-Thompson

2022-04-17T01:35:10-05:00April 17th, 2022|

“Never Give Up” Michelle Brooks-Thompson (release date: January 28, 2022) www.michellebrooksthompsonmusic.com By Robert M. Marovich This contemporary single by Michelle Brooks-Thompson articulates what we already know but frequently forget: “God will never leave you…you’ve come too far to give up now.” The arrangement is lush and a supremely confident Michelle [...]

“Beautiful Day” – Trenton Kirksey ft. Nikki Ross

2022-04-15T02:30:53-05:00April 15th, 2022|

“Beautiful Day” Trenton Kirksey ft. Nikki Ross Independent (2022) www.Facebook.com/MusicByTrent By Robert M. Marovich “Beautiful Day” is the debut single from Trenton Kirksey, a Houston-based baritone vocalist, songwriter, and conductor. Fellow Houstonian Nikki Ross is the vocalist on Kirksey’s track. To a classically-inspired and Latin-fired arrangement, Ross expresses unbridled joy [...]

JGM Pick of the Week – April 13, 2022

2022-04-14T01:21:25-05:00April 14th, 2022|

“Highest Praise” Terry Fuller Project ft. Justin Mickens Independent (release date: June 24, 2021) https://www.tjmusicgroup.com/ By Robert M. Marovich Accented by rhythmic foot thumps, Terry Fuller Project’s “Highest Praise” is a joyful selection that will set listeners to handclapping and foot tapping. Lead singer Justin Mickens handles vocals like the [...]

“Jesus is Lord” – Calvin Bridges

2022-04-10T00:56:03-05:00April 10th, 2022|

“Jesus is Lord” Calvin Bridges PNEUMA/Spirit Recordings, Inc. (2022) www.calvinbridges.org By Robert M. Marovich Celebrated singer-songwriter and gospel music instructor Calvin Bridges, known for his hit composition “I Can Go to God in Prayer,” takes listeners to church again with “Jesus is Lord.” This song of worship brims with ‘80s [...]

“Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” Starring Ledisi to Open the 2022 Pan African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles

2022-04-08T02:31:18-05:00April 8th, 2022|

Los Angeles, CA – “Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story” starring Grammy winner Ledisi, and an all-star cast including Columbus Short, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Janet Hubert, Vanessa A. Williams, Corbin Bleu and Keith David, has been chosen as the opening night film for the 2022 Pan African Film & Arts [...]

Martha Munizzi – Best Days

2022-04-07T01:41:05-05:00April 7th, 2022|

Martha Munizzi Best Days Martha Munizzi Music (release date: July 29, 2021) www.marthamunizzi.com By Robert M. Marovich Martha Munizzi’s latest live album, Best Days, is a well-orchestrated worship service that focuses on the reasons to celebrate, not worry, in the midst of today’s uncertainty. The paradox of joy in the [...]

2022 GRAMMY Awardees in Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music

2022-10-28T01:55:26-05:00April 5th, 2022|

 By Robert M. MarovichCongratulations to the 64th GRAMMY Awardees in the Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music categories. A special congratulations to CeCe Winans for garnering three statuettes!36. Best Gospel Performance/Song"Never Lost"CeCe Winans37. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song"Believe For It"CeCe Winans; Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans & Mitch Wong, songwriters38. [...]

BMI Celebrates the Best in Gospel Music at the 2022 Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards

2022-04-05T15:25:46-05:00April 1st, 2022|

Right: BMI Gospel Songwriter of the Year honorees Kierra and J Drew Sheard II at the 2022 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards. Photo Credit: Steve Lowry for BMI. “Speak To Me” Named BMI’s Gospel Song of the Year Aaron Lindsey, J Drew Sheard II, Kierra Sheard and Jeshua “TedyP” [...]

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