Gospel Music

The Southern Sons of Memphis: Another Dimension – Live

2014-07-21T21:52:46-05:00April 22nd, 2012|

The Southern Sons of MemphisAnother Dimension – LiveSOME Records (2011)www.southernsonsmemphis.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Anchored by lead vocalist Bob Holloway, the Southern Sons of Memphis, Tennessee have a traditional, funky southern soul sound that evokes the musical richness of their native city.Save for the final two selections, the [...]

Meet Joyce Spencer: “The First Lady of Jazz”

2014-07-21T21:52:47-05:00April 20th, 2012|

Wendy PulliamBy TBGBInspirational Jazz Correspondent Wendy PulliamAny jazz lover will appreciate the anointing on Joyce Spencer’s life and music ministry.  It’s evident when you listen to the relaxing sound of sweet Inspirational Jazz that flows effortlessly throughout her CD, Sweet Dreams, released in 2010 through HIM Record Promotions. After a [...]

Anita Wilson Gives Worship Soul

2016-07-22T16:50:57-05:00April 20th, 2012|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog. On April 3, Anita Wilson released her debut solo album, Worship Soul (EMI Gospel). It currently occupies the number 15 position on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. The gospel songstress talked with TBGB about the album and her gospel music journey thus [...]

“Daybreak” – Men of God’s Heart

2014-07-21T21:52:47-05:00April 19th, 2012|

“Daybreak”Men of God’s HeartFrom the album No More Secretswww.cdbaby.com/cd/menofgodheartMen of God’s Heart is a Columbus, Ohio-based contemporary quartet.  Their single, “Daybreak,” is a musky slow burner that rolls on a vibe best described as deep soul quartet .  If it’s raining in your life, they sing, just hang on, because joy cometh [...]

forever JONES – Musical Revival

2014-07-21T21:52:47-05:00April 18th, 2012|

forever JONESMusical RevivalEMI Gospel (2012)www.emigospel.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.  On their second full-length CD, forever JONES—the multi-talented seven-member family band and the most attractive gospel group ever—lives life out loud.  Literally.  Musical Revival is just as tuneful and worship-driven as the group’s debut CD, Get Ready, but more [...]

“Let It Be” – Damon Little

2014-07-21T21:52:47-05:00April 18th, 2012|

“Let It Be”Damon LittleFrom the forthcoming album Soul of Gospelwww.damonlittle.comProduced by iconic quartet legend Clarence Fountain (Blind Boys of Alabama), “Let It Be” is a mellow, acoustic rumination by Damon Little. Waxing bluesy, Little sings that the best way to handle whatever life throws at you is to let go [...]

Deitrick Haddon Previews New Film to Chicago Audience

2014-07-21T21:52:47-05:00April 17th, 2012|

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Twenty years ago, singer, songwriter, actor, and sacred music innovator Deitrick Haddon literally experienced a Come-To-Jesus moment.Eager to make his mark on the music industry, Haddon said, “I asked God, ‘What can I do that’s different?’  God spoke to me.  He said, ‘I [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: April 16, 2012

2014-07-21T21:52:47-05:00April 16th, 2012|

“Chances”Isaac CarreeFrom the Sovereign CD Uncommon Me(2011)www.sovereignagency.com“Chances” is another lovely ballad in a string of lovely ballads from the Men of Standard co-founder.  It’s an expansive, piano-led prayer of apology and request for forgiveness, followed by incredulous wonder that God gives us chances over and over again.  “Where would life [...]

Various Artists – Out of the Fire

2014-07-21T21:52:48-05:00April 15th, 2012|

Various ArtistsOut of the FireFAAB Ink (2012)www.reverbnation.com/outthefireBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Out of the Fire is a compilation of a dozen independent artists whose sound, notes executive producer Drew Ferelle of FAAB Ink, is best categorized as “Kingdom Music.”  That is, the album traverses pop, hip hop, rock, [...]

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