Gospel Music

Various Artists: SlingShot 2011 Soundtrack

2014-07-21T21:53:18-05:00October 2nd, 2011|

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 [...]

Behind the Scenes with Trin-i-tee 5:7 (Part One)

2014-07-21T21:53:19-05:00September 30th, 2011|

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!).

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir – Hear My Prayer

2014-07-21T21:53:19-05:00September 30th, 2011|

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 [...]

A Quick Note

2014-07-21T21:53:20-05:00September 27th, 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 [...]

TBGB Pick of the Week: September 26, 2011

2014-07-21T21:53:20-05:00September 26th, 2011|

“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 [...]

Breaking News: Gospel Legend Jessy Dixon Dies

2014-07-21T21:53:20-05:00September 26th, 2011|

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 [...]

Muyiwa and Riversongz – Declaring His Name All Around the World

2014-07-21T21:53:20-05:00September 26th, 2011|

Muyiwa and RiversongzDeclaring His Name All Around the WorldRiversongz Music (2011)http://www.riversongz.com/By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog.Someone asked me recently what I thought gospel music would sound like in five years. Without missing a beat, I said it would incorporate more components of world music. The person looked at [...]

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