“In Spite of My Sins”Gospel DaytonairesOn the Gospel Now Volume 2 Compilationhttp://www.gospelnow.net/The Gospel Daytonaires were formed in Orlando, Florida in early 1988 but on “In Spite of My Sins,” they deliver a sound that predates their founding. The drive-tempo track feels culled from a 1970s 45 rpm: the hard-singing lead [...]
Various ArtistsSlingShot 2011 SoundtrackStrike the Rock Entertainmenthttp://www.striketherockentertainment.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.“We’re a new generation…we say it loud!”So announces talented newcomer Bria Manaway on “Say it LOUD,” the initial single from the SlingShot 2011 Soundtrack. And she does, they do, and the result is impressive.According to what sounds [...]
This is the first of five short episodes with gospel duo Trin-i-tee 5:7 as they discuss the behind-the-scenes making of their Music World Gospel album Angel & Chanelle.TBGB will feature one episode per week for the next five weeks...so stay tuned (aka logged in!).
“I Look to You”Osheen PearceFrom the forthcoming Beatz ‘n’ Linez CD Straight From the Heartwww.reverbnation.com/osheenpearceToday singer Osheen Pearce of Spanish Town, Jamaica turns eighteen. It seems a fitting day to mention her recent single, “I Look to You,” a cover of the Whitney Houston gospel ballad. Pearce does a handy [...]
Oakland Interfaith Gospel ChoirHear My Prayer (2011)www.oigc.org By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.The contemporary gospel sensibility found on the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s self-released Hear My Prayer bears witness to the work of another Bay Area contemporary ensemble, the Hawkins Family.In fact, it’s difficult to listen to the [...]
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Growing up in Toledo, Ohio, gospel songstress Shirley Murdock sang in the choir at Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. L.H. Newsome. She also watched Shirley Temple movies and dreamed of someday becoming an actress. “Her name was Shirley. [...]
Gospel crooner Micah Stampley discusses the creation of his new album, One Voice, due in stores October 18, 2011.
Dear Readers – It has come to our attention that portions of our brief notice on the passing of Jessy Dixon appeared on other websites verbatim and without attribution. We appreciate your sharing content you read on this website with others as long as you kindly attribute it to The Black [...]
“He Is”Patryce WilliamsFrom the forthcoming album Perfect Grace(single available now on iTunes, Amazon.com and Tunescore)From the very first bar of its intro, “He Is” pulls the listener in with its buoyant bass-line and a cheery tunefulness reminiscent of 1970s soul. Patryce Williams is trained as an actress and musician, and it [...]
Dennis Cole, President of the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild, just reported that international gospel legend Rev. Jessy Dixon passed away. Dixon was a singer, songwriter, recording artist, keyboard player and choir director. He was featured on television, radio and toured all over the world.Here are the homegoing details, from President [...]
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