“Awesome”feat. Canton Jones, Isaac Carree, Jessica Reedy, Da T.R.U.T.H.From the Cajo Records album Kingdom Business 4 (2012)Pastor Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago’s award-winning single has already spawned its first cover. Four distinct but equally talented gospel voices sing, rap, and declare on “Awesome,” remixed as an acoustic track with gradually intensifying [...]
“Only You Can Deliver”Kevin Vasser feat. DeWayne WoodsMalaco Records (2012)www.malaco.comChicago’s Kevin Vasser is now part of the Malaco Records family, and the first product of the partnership is the radio-friendly single, “Only You Can Deliver.”Vasser opens the leisurely tempo number by singing with the intimate but intense passion of a [...]
Jay McGeeTestimony!!Beacon Records (2012)www.cdbaby.com/cd/jaymcgee4 By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogNorth Carolina's Jay McGee was inspired to sing after hearing quartet stars such as Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls, Johnnie Taylor and Archie Brownlee. As his fourth and latest album, Testimony!!, and especially the opening track, “Stand Up!” demonstrate, the residue of [...]
Robbie BaxterSoft Tones of Worship (2012)www.facebook.com/bishoprobbie.baxterBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogBishop Robbie Baxter's new CD, Soft Tones of Worship is inspirational jazz, a mellow, meditative album designed for prayer and worship. It has already garnered praise from pastors in Orlando, where Robbie Baxter Ministries is located. The combo featured on [...]
Tasha CobbsGraceEMI Gospel (2013)www.emigospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.On the final track of Tasha Cobbs’ Grace, the young artist sings about her confidence in God. From the sound of her stage presence, she has confidence, period. The performance nearly sent the live recording audience at Northview Christian Church [...]
“Changed”Chrystal RuckerFrom the EPM CD You Deservewww.epmmusicgroup.comThe exciting Church of Godin Christ soloist wraps her voice around Walter Hawkins’ classic contemporary gospel song. While Rucker gives the contemplative song her own imprint, the influence of Tramaine Hawkins, the original soloist, is evident in her vocal runs and embellishments, as well as [...]
Chicago, IL – Funeral services have been confirmed for Cleotha ‘Cleedi’ Staples (a founding member of the pioneering folk-gospel group, The Staple Singers), who died of complications of Alzheimer’s disease, on the morning of February 21, 2013.“We will keep on,” Mavis Staples says of her sisters’ death. “Yvonne and I will continue singing to keep our [...]
NewsWorks: Rosetta Tharpe bridged sacred and secular music with a wicked guitar
There are several ways to remember Paul Arnold of the Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio:1) Help Circle of Vision Keepers with its Paul Arnold and the Gospelaires tribute compilation project. Whatever your musical genre, share your appreciation of the Gospelaires' music through song and generate funds to help the Dayton community.Go to [...]
Regina Rene (below left) with the Barrett SistersLibra Nicole Boyd of Gospel Music Fever interviews Regina Rene, producer of the Barrett Sisters documentary.Read the interview here: Regina Rene on Gospel Music Fever.Photo Credit: Do It All Productions, LLC
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