Florida State University doctoral candidate Isaiah Rodriques McGee's 2007 dissertation, The Origin and Historical Development of Prominent Professional Black Choirs in the United States, is a fascinating and informative survey of the spiritual and jubilee choirs that toured the U.S. and abroad. McGee focuses on the Wings Over Jordan Choir [...]
By Bob Marovich Dwayne Lightsey informed JGM this morning that Nathan Murphy, a gospel singer formerly with the James Herndon Singers and organizer of his own Nathan Murphy Singers, passed away August 17, 2015. The James Herndon Singers were organized in the late 1960s by Caravans accompanist James Herndon. Members of [...]
“Worthy Are You Lord" (The Remix) Devon Baker feat. Zaviel Janae and Aubrey Davis BakersWay Entertainment (2015) The radio version of Devon Baker’s P&W anthem “Worthy Are You Lord,” with ample assistance from background vocalists that included Trice Staten and Keshia McFarland, helped earn the singer two Rhythm of Gospel [...]
Special thanks to Nashville Scene reporter Ron Wynn for interviewing JGM's Bob Marovich on gospel music history and the state of the industry today. Read the article here: Nashville Scene.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 12, 2015) — The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today, from the campus of Lipscomb University, the nominees in 41 categories for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The theme of this year’s award show is “Better Together,” which focuses on the strength in unity. The [...]
Swan Silvertones Amen, Amen, Amen: The Essential Collection Rock Beat Records /Archives Alive www.rockbeatrecords.com By Bob Marovich Few will dispute that the Swan Silvertones are among the finest gospel quartets to gather around microphones. From the Reverend Claude Jeter’s haunting falsetto to the Reverend Robert Crenshaw’s explosive improvisations, the Swans [...]
Editor's Note: Congratulations to Vicki Mack Lataillade, Claude Lataillade, and Gwendolyn Quinn. You rock! (New York, NY – July 15, 2015) — The Living Legends Foundation,® Inc. (LLF) announced the 2015 honorees for its 19th Living Legends Awards Celebration. The organization returns to Los Angeles for its second awards dinner [...]
“I Am So Grateful” Kevan Peabody feat. Thomas “Tasche” Cryer II &Anndretta Lyle Twinkemp Productions (2015) www.twinkemp.com Gospel music veteran Kevan Peabody presents “I Am So Grateful,” a lively mid-tempo composition with traces of the Gloria Griffin-led “I’m So Grateful” made popular by the Roberta Martin Singers. Thomas “Tasche” Cryer [...]
By Bob Marovich JGM learned from Gregory Gay of GOSPELflava.com the sad news that Ms. Bertha Burley Melson, one of the stalwarts of the Chicago gospel music community, passed away. She was 82. Born in Chicago on March 4, 1933, Melson was a member of the famed Lux Singers, a gospel group [...]
Richard Smallwood with Vision Anthology Live RCA Inspiration (release date: June 29, 2015) By Bob Marovich Arguably the most anticipated gospel album thus far this year is Richard Smallwood with Vision’s Anthology Live. The seminal group’s first project in four years is a double-CD live recording that offers new selections [...]
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