Kirk Franklin's composition "Take Me to the King" took singer Tamela Mann to the podium to receive the Artist of the Year accolade during yesterday evening's Stellar Awards show in Nashville, Tennessee. Best Artist of the Year was just one of several Stellars that Mann, whose "Take Me to the [...]
We at TBGB congratulate Jacksonville, Florida's Marcia Nurse of Brand X Media, on winning her first Stellar Award. She won "Music Video of the Year" for producing Anthony Brown & group therAPy's "Testimony," and received her honor at Friday's Stellar Awards Pre-Show. It is always a treat to see talented, dedicated individuals get [...]
Chicago, IL – January 17, 2014 – This time last year Pastor Charles Jenkins and his choir, Fellowship Chicago, were heading into Stellar Awards weekend with an incredible eight nominations. It was an exciting time as they ultimately walked away with five wins including Song of the Year, CD of [...]
Supreme 7From the HeartLowRush Records (2012)www.lowrush.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe Supreme 7 of Jacksonville, Florida likes the old time way and makes no bones about it. On the hip-slapping, “The Old Time Way,” a crowd-pleaser that opens their 2012 album, From the Heart, the group recalls a [...]
“(Go Back to the) Old Time Way”Tim Dillinger feat. Steffin PhiferFrom the Suxxess Records album The Baton: 1985www.timdillinger.comReleased to radio earlier this week, Tim Dillinger’s “(Go Back to the) Old Time Way” is a rollicking praise break, complete with sanctified rhythm, urban AC bass, and a vamp straight outta vintage [...]
TBGB's Bob Marovich interviews Corey Barksdale, an emerging gospel singer-songwriter from Chicago. Hear a snippet of Corey's debut recording, "You're Irreplaceable," immediately following the interview.
“Shine On Me”Eddie Ruth BradfordFrom the album Blessed to be a Blessinghttp://www.cdbaby.com/cd/eddieruthbradford2Clarksdale, Mississippi is known for its blues legacy, but it also has a gospel heritage. That heritage is upheld today by Eddie Ruth Bradford, the smoky-voiced contralto whose traditionalist stance evokes the no-nonsense delivery of a young Sallie Martin.On [...]
Living Water Fellowship PresentsWe Worship You (2013)www.lwflive.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThose who follow The Black Gospel Blog know I’m not a huge fan of praise and worship music, but music sung and performed well deserves its own praise.Such it is with Living Water Fellowship PresentsWe Worship You. [...]
“Lov Madiba”King Charles feat. Katie Melua and Shingai Shoniwa The Cherry Party (2013)Currently available on Amazon and iTunesBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogWhile attending a presentation by South African President Nelson Mandela in Durban in 1996, I was overwhelmed by the wonderfully joyous harmony singing that broke out [...]
James Fortune & FIYASnapshotWorld Wide Music, Inc./Red Distribution(released December 17, 2013)www.MrKerryDouglas.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogSnapshot is a ten-track collection of hits and rarities by James Fortune & FIYA, the orator-choir combo that is successful because its recordings and performances evoke a spirit-filled church service. Indeed, many of [...]
