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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.

Ray Bady Named New Pastor of Valley Kingdom Ministries

2021-08-25T20:31:10-05:00August 25th, 2021|

Left to right: Apostle H. Daniel Wilson, and Pastor Ray Bady. Photo by Jason McCoy. From a press release: Apostle H. Daniel Wilson, Pastor of Valley Kingdom Ministries International (VKMI) in Chicago, and founder of the platinum-selling group, Shekinah Glory Ministry, has launched a year-long transition that will [...]

“Better” – Pastor Skylar Patterson & Predestined (feat. Minister Lisa Knowles Smith)

2021-08-25T01:46:55-05:00August 25th, 2021|

“Better”Pastor Skylar Patterson & PredestinedFeat. Minister Lisa Knowles SmithFrom the CD Testify (release date: September 25, 2020) By Robert M. Marovich Although the group’s name suggests a male-led small choir that sings contemporary gospel, Pastor Skylar Patterson & Predestined is a quartet with meaty old-school harmonies and a wicked kick [...]

JGM Founder inducted into Gospel Industry Network Hall of Fame

2021-08-22T22:46:47-05:00August 22nd, 2021|

By Robert M. Marovich I was inducted into the Gospel Industry Network's Hall of Fame last night along with such leading lights as Willie Rogers (Soul Stirrers), Jeral Gray (Chicago Mass Choir), and Dr. Joyce Logan (Gospel International). The program was part of the G.I.N.'s first-ever convention, which took place [...]

Jason Nelson – Close

2021-08-16T01:06:18-05:00August 16th, 2021|

Jason Nelson Close Jaelyn Song Music /Tyscot / FairTrade (release date: August 6, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich The mark of an excellent gospel album is not just the superiority of the singing or the talent of the musicians but the solidness of the songs. Especially the songs. Jason Nelson’s [...]

Kisha Grandy – Epitome

2021-08-13T01:40:01-05:00August 13th, 2021|

Kisha Grandy Epitome K.J. Productions (release date: June 22, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich Epitome is a solo album by actor and singer Kisha Grandy, an alumna of Kirk Franklin and the Family going back to the group’s debut album in 1993. Indeed, it’s a Kirk Franklin reunion of sorts, [...]

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