Getting The Music Right: The Role of Gospel Music in “My Father, The Queen”
Come meet the filmmaker and special guests for a panel discussion about the film, the Black Church, the LGBTQ+ community, and gospel music.
“Running to the Light” – Amanda Joy Powell
“Running to the Light” is another melodic treat from Ontario-born Christian singer-songwriter Amanda Joy Powell.
Jekalyn Carr – Jekalyn
Jekalyn Carr Jekalyn New Day Entertainment (release date: October 20, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich Jekalyn Carr, gospel music’s queen of encouragement, returns with a self-titled album that captures her unconquerable energy even as the lyrics focus less on the power of positive thinking and action, and more on [...]
RIP: Pioneer Gospel Singer Vernon Oliver Price
One of the most passionate and anointed voices in gospel music was stilled this week when Mother Vernon Oliver Price passed away at the age of 93.
Kirk Franklin – Father’s Day
On Father’s Day, it is the best of times, it is the worst of times. One has to suffer and die in order to live.
Various Artists – Parchman Prison Prayer: Some Mississippi Sunday Morning
This may be the most haunting, the most refreshingly informal, and the most moving album you encounter this year.
Elohin – El3vate
Elohin El3vate CF Entertainment (release date: September 12, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich “I hope you all ready for this one.” That’s how Elohin (pronounced EL-oh-in) introduces his album, El3vate. And it’s no idle threat, because the Detroit-based Christian rapper (aka Lon Harris) has a great deal to say. [...]
Producing Gaither Tribute Album “Like a Godsend” to Music Veteran Tony Brown
Produced by Brown, Gaither Tribute features Gaither compositions reinterpreted by stars like Reba McEntyre, Alabama, Hillary Scott, Jamey Johnson, CeCe Winans, and Ronnie Milsap. The album is slated for release by the Gaither Music Group (distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music) on Friday, August 25.
RIP: Rev. Thomas Spann, 98, Longtime Singer with the Brooklyn All Stars
JGM was saddened to learn from Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group that Thomas Spann, the longtime bass singer with the Brooklyn All Stars, passed away today at the age of 98.
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